Navy comparison: Australia vs Saudi Arabia

Australia operates a fleet of 41 ships compared to 34 for Saudi Arabia. Of these, 41 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 9 patrol boats, 4 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Saudi Arabia). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.

Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺

Official Name Royal Australian Navy
Total ships 41 as of 2025
Active ships 41 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Australia navy

Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦

Official Name Royal Saudi Navy
Total ships 34 as of 2025
Active ships 29 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Saudi Arabia navy

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

Saudi Arabian ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 0
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 11
Corvettes 9
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 9
Amphibious ships 0
Mine Warfare ships 3
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 2
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Australia has a larger navy with 41 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Australia's 8.