Navy comparison: Australia vs India
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (7.1x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 18 submarines, 0 vs 2 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 11 destroyers, 8 vs 12 frigates, 0 vs 19 corvettes, 3 vs 16 amphibious ships, 13 vs 136 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs India). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while India's is the Indian 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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Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 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 | |
Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or India?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or India?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Australia's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or India?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or India?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or India?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and India navies compare in size?
India's navy is 7.1 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (291 vs 41).