Navy comparison: Australia vs Ireland
Australia operates a fleet of 41 ships compared to 36 for Ireland. Of these, 41 and 31 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 0 frigates, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 29 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Ireland). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Ireland's is the Irish Naval Service.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 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 | |
Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Ireland?
Australia has a larger navy with 41 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Ireland?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Ireland?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Ireland?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.