Navy comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Ukraine
Ukraine's 175-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (5.1x advantage). Of these, 29 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 11 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 2 corvettes, 0 vs 5 amphibious ships, 9 vs 138 patrol boats, 3 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Saudi Arabia vs Ukraine). Saudi Arabia's navy is officially the Royal Saudi Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2026 |
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Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Ukraine's navy is 5.1 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (175 vs 34).