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
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Australia navy

Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦

Official Name Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 175 as of 2026
Active ships 42 as of 2026
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Ukraine 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

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).