Navy comparison: Australia vs Spain
Australia operates a fleet of 41 ships compared to 78 for Spain. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 3 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 11 frigates, 3 vs 2 amphibious ships, 13 vs 24 patrol boats, 4 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Spain). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Spain's is the Spanish Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Spain?
Spain has a larger navy with 78 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Spain?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or Spain?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Spain?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Spain's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Spain?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Spain navies compare in size?
Spain's navy is 1.9 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (78 vs 41).