Navy comparison: Australia vs United Kingdom
Australia operates a fleet of 41 ships compared to 80 for United Kingdom. Of these, 41 and 63 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 2 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 6 destroyers, 8 vs 8 frigates, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 26 patrol boats, 4 vs 18 mine warfare ships (Australia vs United Kingdom). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while United Kingdom's is the Royal 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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Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 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 | |
British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a larger navy with 80 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 9 compared to Australia's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 8 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and United Kingdom navies compare in size?
United Kingdom's navy is 2.0 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (80 vs 41).