Navy comparison: Australia vs Singapore
Australia operates a fleet of 41 ships compared to 57 for Singapore. Of these, 41 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 6 frigates, 0 vs 12 corvettes, 3 vs 4 amphibious ships, 13 vs 8 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 4 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Singapore). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore 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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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 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 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Singapore?
Singapore has a larger navy with 57 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Singapore?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Singapore?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.