Navy comparison: Australia vs Philippines
Philippines's 134-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (3.3x advantage). Of these, 41 and 115 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 29 amphibious ships, 13 vs 41 patrol boats, 0 vs 24 coastal boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Philippines). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine 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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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 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 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Philippines?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Philippines?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Philippines?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Philippines?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.
How do the Australia and Philippines navies compare in size?
Philippines's navy is 3.3 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (134 vs 41).