Emirati Navy
The navy is based in Abu Dhabi, with additional facilities in Dubai, Ras al Khaymah, and Sharjah. The navy also includes a marine battalion. The navy’s inventory includes two frigates, two corvettes, eight missile craft, six coastal patrol craft, five landing craft (tank), and two support and miscellaneous craft. Naval aviation has 11 helicopters and another seven helicopters in an antisurface warfare role. As part of the UAE’s military modernization program, the navy is seeking to upgrade its bluewater capabilities with the construction of six multirole corvettes and to enhance its amphibious capabilities through the acquisition of assault and landing craft as well as amphibious armored personnel carriers for its marine battalion.
