Navy comparison: Germany vs Singapore
Germany operates a fleet of 71 ships compared to 57 for Singapore. Of these, 71 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 11 vs 6 frigates, 5 vs 12 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 10 vs 8 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 12 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Singapore). Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Singapore?
Germany has a larger navy with 71 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Germany's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Singapore?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.