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Navy comparison: Flag of Australia Australia vs Flag of Canada Canada

Australia operates 42 warships compared to 33 for Canada. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 60 and 66.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Australia AustraliaWorld #14 23.5
SEAS Index / 100

Australia leads on 5 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Canada CanadaWorld #19 19.9
  • 3 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 12
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 20 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 17
  • 1 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 0
Australia Canada 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
Australia Canada Ratio
Official name Royal Australian Navy Royal Canadian Navy
Total ships 60 66 🇨🇦 1.1×
Active ships 58 33 🇦🇺 1.8×
On order / planned 19 34 🇨🇦 1.8×
Submarines 6 4 🇦🇺 1.5×
Principal surface combatants 10 12 🇨🇦 1.2×
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇦🇺
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Patrol boats 20 17 🇦🇺 1.2×
Mine warfare 2 0 🇦🇺
Auxiliaries 16 0 🇦🇺
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇺 AustraliaCollins-class ×6Hobart-class ×3Anzac-class ×7
🇨🇦 CanadaVictoria-class ×4Halifax-class ×12
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Canada?
Australia has a larger navy with 42 warships in service compared to Canada's 33.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Canada?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Canada's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Canada?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Canada?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Australia's 7.