Navy comparison: Australia vs Indonesia
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (8.1x advantage). Of these, 41 and 326 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 4 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 46 corvettes, 3 vs 36 amphibious ships, 13 vs 187 patrol boats, 4 vs 13 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Indonesia). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Indonesia's is the Indonesian Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 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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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Australia or Indonesia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Indonesia?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Indonesia?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Indonesia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 8.1 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (333 vs 41).