Navy comparison: Canada vs India
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 291 for India. Of these, 66 and 291 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 18 submarines, 0 vs 2 aircraft carriers, 15 vs 11 destroyers, 12 vs 12 frigates, 0 vs 19 corvettes, 0 vs 16 amphibious ships, 26 vs 136 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats (Canada vs India). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while India's is the Indian Navy.
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or India?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Canada's 159 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or India?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Canada's 16.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Canada or India?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or India?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to India's 11.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or India?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Canada's 12.
How do the Canada and India navies compare in size?
India's navy is 1.8 times larger than Canada's in terms of total ships (291 vs 159).