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 |
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Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 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 | |
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).