Navy comparison: Australia vs Pakistan
Pakistan's 148-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (3.6x advantage). Of these, 41 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 16 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 15 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 85 patrol boats, 4 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Pakistan). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan 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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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 148 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 16 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Pakistan?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Pakistan navies compare in size?
Pakistan's navy is 3.6 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (148 vs 41).