Navy comparison: Australia vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (14:1 advantage). Of these, 41 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 9 destroyers, 8 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 99 corvettes, 3 vs 83 amphibious ships, 13 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 4 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Russia). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Russia's is the Russian 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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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Australia's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 13.8 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (565 vs 41).