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Navy comparison: Flag of Australia Australia vs Flag of Poland Poland

Australia operates a fleet of 62 ships compared to 59 for Poland. Of these, 44 and 44 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Australia AustraliaWorld #14 23.1
SEAS Index / 100

Australia leads on 5 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Poland PolandWorld #46 10.0
  • 3 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 1
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 25
  • 20 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 3
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 6
Australia Poland Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Australia Poland Ratio
Official name Royal Australian Navy Polish Navy
Total ships 62 59 🇦🇺 1.1×
Active ships 44 44 —
On order / planned 15 11 🇦🇺 1.4×
Submarines 6 1 🇦🇺 6.0×
Principal surface combatants 10 2 🇦🇺 5.0×
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇦🇺
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Corvettes 0 2 🇵🇱
Patrol boats 20 0 🇦🇺
Mine warfare 2 25 🇵🇱 12×
Coastal boats 0 3 🇵🇱
Auxiliaries 3 11 🇵🇱 3.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇺 AustraliaCollins-class ×6Hobart-class ×3Anzac-class ×7
🇵🇱 PolandKilo-class ×1Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Poland?
Australia has a larger navy with 62 ships compared to Poland's 59 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Poland?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Poland's 5.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Poland?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Poland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Poland?
Australia operates 13 frigates compared to Poland's 5.