Navy comparison: Australia vs Ukraine
Ukraine's 175-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (4.3x advantage). Of these, 41 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 3 vs 5 amphibious ships, 13 vs 138 patrol boats, 4 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Ukraine). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian 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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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2026 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Ukraine?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Ukraine?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Ukraine?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Australia and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Ukraine's navy is 4.3 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (175 vs 41).