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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Malaysia Malaysia

Bangladesh operates 65 warships compared to 84 for Malaysia. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 105 and 99.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #33 14.0
SEAS Index / 100

Bangladesh leads on 5 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Malaysia MalaysiaWorld #35 13.2
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 4
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 10
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 1
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 61
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 12
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 3
Bangladesh Malaysia 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
Bangladesh Malaysia Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy Royal Malaysian Navy
Total ships 105 99 🇧🇩 1.1×
Active ships 105 99 🇧🇩 1.1×
On order / planned 6 9 🇲🇾 1.5×
Submarines 2 2 —
Principal surface combatants 7 2 🇧🇩 3.5×
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Corvettes 6 4 🇧🇩 1.5×
Patrol boats 15 10 🇧🇩 1.5×
Mine warfare 5 4 🇧🇩 1.2×
Coastal boats 30 61 🇲🇾 2.0×
Auxiliaries 40 15 🇧🇩 2.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
🇲🇾 MalaysiaScorpène-class ×2Lekiu-class ×2Kasturi-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 84 warships in service compared to Bangladesh's 65.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh and Malaysia both operate 2 submarines.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to Malaysia's 2.