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Navy comparison: Flag of Israel Israel vs Flag of Qatar Qatar

Qatar's 117 warships outnumber Israel's 49 (2.4:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 52 and 126.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Israel IsraelWorld #28 16.9
SEAS Index / 100

Israel leads on 4 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Qatar QatarWorld #46 9.4
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 7 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 4
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 28 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 76
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 31
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 9
Israel Qatar Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Israel Qatar Ratio
Official name Israeli Navy Qatari Emiri Navy
Total ships 52 126 🇶🇦 2.4×
Active ships 52 126 🇶🇦 2.4×
On order / planned 3 4 🇶🇦 1.3×
Submarines 6 0 🇮🇱
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 0 6 🇶🇦
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Corvettes 7 4 🇮🇱 1.8×
Patrol boats 28 76 🇶🇦 2.7×
Coastal boats 8 31 🇶🇦 3.9×
Auxiliaries 3 9 🇶🇦 3.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇱 IsraelDolphin-class ×6Sa'ar 6-class ×4
🇶🇦 QatarDoha-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Israel or Qatar?
Qatar has a larger navy with 117 warships in service compared to Israel's 49.
Which navy has more submarines, Israel or Qatar?
Israel operates more submarines with 6 compared to Qatar's 0.
How do the Israel and Qatar navies compare in size?
Qatar's navy is 2.4 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (117 vs 49).