Navy comparison: 
Australia vs 
Indonesia
Ships by Category
🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2025
🇮🇩 Indonesiaas of 2026
Overview
Indonesia's 372-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 43 vessels (8.7:1 advantage). Of these, 43 and 345 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 6 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 13 frigates, 0 vs 26 corvettes, 3 vs 31 amphibious ships, 15 vs 203 patrol boats, 0 vs 34 coastal boats, 4 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Indonesia).
Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Indonesia's is the Indonesian Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Indonesia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 372 ships compared to Australia's 43 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Indonesia?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates 13 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Indonesia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 8.7 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (372 vs 43).