Navy comparison:
Lebanon vs
Saudi Arabia
Lebanon operates 45 warships compared to 67 for Saudi Arabia. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 48 and 69.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
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Saudi Arabia leads on 4 of 5 categories
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
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
| Lebanon | Saudi Arabia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lebanese Navy | Royal Saudi Navy | |
| Total ships | 48 | 69 | 🇸🇦 1.4× |
| Active ships | 48 | 69 | 🇸🇦 1.4× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 7 | 🇸🇦 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 7 | 🇸🇦 |
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| Corvettes | 0 | 9 | 🇸🇦 |
| Patrol boats | 7 | 48 | 🇸🇦 6.9× |
| Mine warfare | 0 | 3 | 🇸🇦 |
| Coastal boats | 38 | 0 | 🇱🇧 |
| Auxiliaries | 3 | 2 | 🇱🇧 1.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Lebanon or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a larger navy with 67 warships in service compared to Lebanon's 45.
Which navy has more frigates, Lebanon or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 7 frigates compared to Lebanon's 0.