Navy comparison: 
Australia vs 
Singapore
Ships by Category
🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2025
🇸🇬 Singaporeas of 2026
Overview
Australia operates a fleet of 43 ships compared to 69 for Singapore. Of these, 43 and 55 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 8 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 6 frigates, 0 vs 12 corvettes, 3 vs 4 amphibious ships, 15 vs 19 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 4 vs 4 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 5 unmanned vessels (Australia vs Singapore).
Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Singapore?
Singapore has a larger navy with 69 ships compared to Australia's 43 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 8 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.
How do the Australia and Singapore navies compare in size?
Singapore's navy is 1.6 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (69 vs 43).