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Navy comparison: Flag of Australia Australia vs Flag of Indonesia Indonesia

Indonesia's 372-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 59 vessels (6.3:1 advantage). Of these, 44 and 345 are in active service respectively.

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Australia Indonesia
Official name Royal Australian Navy Indonesian Navy
Total ships 59 (2026) 372 (2026)
Active ships 44 345
Naval ensign Ensign of Australia navy Ensign of Indonesia navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2026
  • Submarines 6
  • Destroyers 3
  • Frigates 10
  • Patrol boats 32
  • Amphibious ships 3
  • Mine Warfare ships 2
  • Support ships 2
  • Other ships 1
🇮🇩 Indonesiaas of 2026
  • Submarines 6
  • Frigates 13
  • Corvettes 26
  • Coastal boats 34
  • Patrol boats 203
  • Amphibious ships 31
  • Mine Warfare ships 10
  • Support ships 42
  • Other ships 7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Indonesia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 372 ships compared to Australia's 59 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Australia's 6.
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 13 frigates compared to Australia's 10.
How do the Australia and Indonesia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 6.3 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (372 vs 59).