Navy comparison: France vs Indonesia
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers France's 138 vessels (2.4x advantage). Of these, 133 and 326 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 4 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 46 corvettes, 3 vs 36 amphibious ships, 26 vs 187 patrol boats, 19 vs 13 mine warfare ships (France vs Indonesia). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Indonesia's is the Indonesian Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 as of 2025 |
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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Indonesia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Indonesia?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Indonesia?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Indonesia?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Indonesia?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Indonesia's 9.
How do the France and Indonesia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 2.4 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (333 vs 138).