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Navy comparison: Flag of Australia Australia vs Flag of Ukraine Ukraine

Australia's 42 warships outnumber Ukraine's 21 (2.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 60 and 159.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Australia AustraliaWorld #14 23.6
SEAS Index / 100

Australia leads on 6 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Ukraine UkraineWorld #54 7.1
  • 3 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 6
  • 20 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 1 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 0
Australia Ukraine 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 Ukraine Ratio
Official name Royal Australian Navy Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 60 159 🇺🇦 2.6×
Active ships 58 38 🇦🇺 1.5×
On order / planned 19 15 🇦🇺 1.3×
Submarines 6 0 🇦🇺
Principal surface combatants 10 0 🇦🇺
Amphibious ships 3 1 🇦🇺 3.0×
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Patrol boats 20 14 🇦🇺 1.4×
Mine warfare 2 6 🇺🇦 3.0×
Auxiliaries 16 17 🇺🇦 1.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇺 AustraliaCollins-class ×6Hobart-class ×3Anzac-class ×7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Ukraine?
Australia has a larger navy with 42 warships in service compared to Ukraine's 21.
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 7 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Australia and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Australia's navy is 2.0 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (42 vs 21).