Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs Philippines
Overview
Bangladesh operates a fleet of 91 ships compared to 134 for Philippines. Of these, 89 and 117 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 2 submarines, 7 vs 7 frigates, 6 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 14 amphibious ships, 20 vs 41 patrol boats, 12 vs 24 coastal boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 2 unmanned vessels (Bangladesh vs Philippines).
Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine Navy.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 as of 2025 |
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Philippine Navy 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 117 as of 2025 |
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Bangladeshi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 18 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 14 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 2 | |
| Other ships | 15 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines operates more submarines with 2 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines operates 7 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.