Navy comparison: Indonesia vs Japan
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers Japan's 154 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 326 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 25 submarines, 0 vs 46 destroyers, 9 vs 4 frigates, 46 vs 0 corvettes, 36 vs 16 amphibious ships, 187 vs 6 patrol boats, 13 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs Japan). Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 as of 2025 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Indonesia or Japan?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Indonesia or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Japan?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Indonesia and Japan navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 2.2 times larger than Japan's in terms of total ships (333 vs 154).