Navy comparison: Australia vs Malaysia
Malaysia's 109-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 41 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 2 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 4 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Malaysia). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian 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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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Malaysia?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Malaysia?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Malaysia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Malaysia?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.
How do the Australia and Malaysia navies compare in size?
Malaysia's navy is 2.7 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (109 vs 41).