Navy comparison: Spain vs Malaysia
Spain operates a fleet of 78 ships compared to 109 for Malaysia. Of these, 78 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 2 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 6 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Malaysia). Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 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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Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
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, Spain or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Malaysia?
Spain operates more submarines with 3 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Malaysia?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Malaysia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Malaysia?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.