Navy comparison: Iran vs Kuwait
Overview
Iran operates a fleet of 98 ships compared to 123 for Kuwait. Of these, 97 and 123 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 0 submarines, 8 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 0 corvettes, 10 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 96 patrol boats, 2 vs 10 coastal boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Kuwait).
Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Kuwait's is the Kuwait Navy.
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 98 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Kuwait Navy 🇰🇼
| Official Name | Kuwait Navy |
| Total ships | 123 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 123 as of 2025 |
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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 26 | |
Kuwaiti ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 10 | |
| Patrol boats | 96 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 14 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Kuwait?
Kuwait has a larger navy with 123 ships compared to Iran's 98 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Kuwait?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Kuwait's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Kuwait?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Kuwait's 0.