Navy comparison: Australia vs Portugal
Australia operates a fleet of 41 ships compared to 36 for Portugal. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 2 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 5 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 19 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Portugal). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese 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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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 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 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Portugal?
Australia has a larger navy with 41 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Portugal?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Portugal?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Portugal?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.