Navy comparison: Brazil vs Malaysia
Brazil operates a fleet of 76 ships compared to 109 for Malaysia. Of these, 68 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 2 submarines, 12 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 5 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Malaysia). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 as of 2025 |
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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Malaysia?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Malaysia?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.