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Navy comparison: Flag of Indonesia Indonesia vs Flag of Malaysia Malaysia

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Indonesia Malaysia
Official name Indonesian Navy Royal Malaysian Navy
Total ships 337 (2025) 109 (2026)
Active ships 330 97
Naval ensign Ensign of Indonesia navy Ensign of Malaysia navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇮🇩 Indonesiaas of 2025
  • Submarines 4
  • Frigates 11
  • Corvettes 26
  • Coastal boats 21
  • Patrol boats 187
  • Amphibious ships 31
  • Mine Warfare ships 13
  • Support ships 37
  • Other ships 7
🇲🇾 Malaysiaas of 2026
  • Submarines 2
  • Frigates 7
  • Corvettes 7
  • Coastal boats 62
  • Patrol boats 10
  • Mine Warfare ships 4
  • Support ships 13
  • Unmanned vessels 1
  • Other ships 3

Overview

Indonesia's 337-ship navy outnumbers Malaysia's 109 vessels (3.1x advantage). Of these, 330 and 97 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 2 submarines, 11 vs 7 frigates, 26 vs 7 corvettes, 31 vs 0 amphibious ships, 187 vs 10 patrol boats, 21 vs 62 coastal boats, 13 vs 4 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 1 unmanned vessels (Indonesia vs Malaysia).

Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 337 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia operates 11 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.
How do the Indonesia and Malaysia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 3.1 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total ships (337 vs 109).