Navy comparison: Australia vs Iraq

Australia operates a fleet of 41 ships compared to 62 for Iraq. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 1 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 58 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Iraq). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Iraq's is the Iraqi Navy.

Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺

Official Name Royal Australian Navy
Total ships 41 as of 2025
Active ships 41 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Australia navy

Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶

Official Name Iraqi Navy
Total ships 62 as of 2025
Active ships 62 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Iraq navy

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

Iraqi ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 0
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 0
Corvettes 1
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 58
Amphibious ships 0
Mine Warfare ships 0
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 3
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Iraq?
Iraq has a larger navy with 62 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Iraq?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Iraq?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Iraq?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Australia and Iraq navies compare in size?
Iraq's navy is 1.5 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (62 vs 41).