Navy comparison: Australia vs South Korea
South Korea's 155-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (3.8x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 22 submarines, 3 vs 13 destroyers, 8 vs 17 frigates, 0 vs 6 corvettes, 3 vs 23 amphibious ships, 13 vs 35 patrol boats, 4 vs 23 mine warfare ships (Australia vs South Korea). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea 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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Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 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 | |
South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and South Korea navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 3.8 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (155 vs 41).