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Navy comparison: Flag of Australia Australia vs Flag of Singapore Singapore

Australia operates 42 warships compared to 52 for Singapore. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 60 and 55.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Australia AustraliaWorld #14 23.7
SEAS Index / 100

Australia leads on 5 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Singapore SingaporeWorld #22 18.8
  • 3 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 20 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 23
  • 1 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 5
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 0
Australia Singapore 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 Singapore Ratio
Official name Royal Australian Navy Republic of Singapore Navy
Total ships 60 55 🇦🇺 1.1×
Active ships 58 55 🇦🇺 1.1×
On order / planned 19 14 🇦🇺 1.4×
Submarines 6 4 🇦🇺 1.5×
Principal surface combatants 10 6 🇦🇺 1.7×
Amphibious ships 3 4 🇸🇬 1.3×
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Corvettes 0 6 🇸🇬
Patrol boats 20 23 🇸🇬 1.1×
Mine warfare 2 4 🇸🇬 2.0×
Auxiliaries 16 3 🇦🇺 5.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇺 AustraliaCollins-class ×6Hobart-class ×3Anzac-class ×7
🇸🇬 SingaporeInvincible-class ×2Formidable-class ×6Victory-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Singapore?
Singapore has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Australia's 42.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Singapore?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Singapore's 4.
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 7 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.