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

Fleet Profile
Australia Canada
Official name Royal Australian Navy Royal Canadian Navy
Total ships 43 (2025) 102 (2026)
Active ships 43 33
Naval ensign Ensign of Australia navy Ensign of Canada navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2025
  • Submarines 6
  • Destroyers 3
  • Frigates 8
  • Patrol boats 15
  • Amphibious ships 3
  • Mine Warfare ships 4
  • Support ships 2
  • Other ships 2
🇨🇦 Canadaas of 2026
  • Submarines 16
  • Destroyers 15
  • Frigates 12
  • Patrol boats 18
  • Support ships 31
  • Other ships 10

Overview

Canada's 102-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 43 vessels (2.4:1 advantage). Of these, 43 and 33 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 16 submarines, 3 vs 15 destroyers, 8 vs 12 frigates, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 15 vs 18 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Canada).

Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Canada's is the Royal Canadian Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Canada?
Canada has a larger navy with 102 ships compared to Australia's 43 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Canada?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Canada?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Canada?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Canada navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 2.4 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (102 vs 43).