Navy comparison: 
Israel vs 
Qatar
Qatar's 126-ship navy outnumbers Israel's 55 vessels (2.3:1 advantage). Of these, 52 and 126 are in active service respectively.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · 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 | 55 | 126 | 🇶🇦 2.3× |
| Active ships | 52 | 126 | 🇶🇦 2.4× |
| On order / planned | 3 | 0 | 🇮🇱 |
| Submarines | 6 | 0 | 🇮🇱 |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 0 | — |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 6 | 🇶🇦 |
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| Corvettes | 7 | 4 | 🇮🇱 1.8× |
| Patrol boats | 28 | 107 | 🇶🇦 3.8× |
| Coastal boats | 8 | 0 | 🇮🇱 |
| Auxiliaries | 3 | 9 | 🇶🇦 3.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Israel or Qatar?
Qatar has a larger navy with 126 ships compared to Israel's 55 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Israel or Qatar?
Israel operates more submarines with 9 compared to Qatar's 0.
How do the Israel and Qatar navies compare in size?
Qatar's navy is 2.3 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (126 vs 55).