Navy comparison: United Kingdom vs Indonesia
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers United Kingdom's 80 vessels (4.2x advantage). Of these, 63 and 326 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 4 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 6 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 46 corvettes, 0 vs 36 amphibious ships, 26 vs 187 patrol boats, 18 vs 13 mine warfare ships (United Kingdom vs Indonesia). United Kingdom's navy is officially the Royal Navy, while Indonesia's is the Indonesian Navy.
Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 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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British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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, United Kingdom or Indonesia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or Indonesia?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 9 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or Indonesia?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or Indonesia?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to United Kingdom's 8.
How do the United Kingdom and Indonesia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 4.2 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total ships (333 vs 80).