Navy comparison: Egypt vs Malaysia
Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Malaysia's 109 vessels (2.9x advantage). Of these, 318 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 2 submarines, 13 vs 7 frigates, 7 vs 7 corvettes, 17 vs 0 amphibious ships, 235 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 12 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs Malaysia). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
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, Egypt or Malaysia?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Malaysia?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Malaysia?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.
How do the Egypt and Malaysia navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 2.9 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total ships (320 vs 109).