GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Navy comparison: Flag of Indonesia Indonesia vs Flag of Singapore Singapore

Indonesia's 296 warships outnumber Singapore's 52 (5.7:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 344 and 55.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Indonesia IndonesiaWorld #15 23.6
SEAS Index / 100

Indonesia leads on 6 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Singapore SingaporeWorld #22 18.8
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 4 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 26 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 30 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 10 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 197 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 23
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 5
  • 19 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 41 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 0
Indonesia Singapore Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Indonesia Singapore Ratio
Official name Indonesian Navy Republic of Singapore Navy
Total ships 344 55 🇮🇩 6.3×
Active ships 344 55 🇮🇩 6.3×
On order / planned 24 14 🇮🇩 1.7×
Submarines 4 4 —
Principal surface combatants 9 6 🇮🇩 1.5×
Aircraft carriers 1 0 🇮🇩
Amphibious ships 30 4 🇮🇩 7.5×
Show full breakdown · 5 more rowsHide the 5 extra rows
Corvettes 26 6 🇮🇩 4.3×
Patrol boats 197 23 🇮🇩 8.6×
Mine warfare 10 4 🇮🇩 2.5×
Coastal boats 19 0 🇮🇩
Auxiliaries 48 3 🇮🇩 16×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇩 IndonesiaGiuseppe Garibaldi-class ×1Nagapasa-class ×3Van Speijk-class ×5
🇸🇬 SingaporeInvincible-class ×2Formidable-class ×6Victory-class ×6
Explore this matchup
Go deeper · same matchup, other lenses
Military strength Air forces Armies Ranks & insignia
Change opponent
Indonesia vsAustraliaIndiaVietnamIranNorth Korea
Singapore vsMalaysiaUnited Arab EmiratesThailandIranMyanmar

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Indonesia or Singapore?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 296 warships in service compared to Singapore's 52.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Singapore?
Indonesia and Singapore both operate 4 submarines.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Indonesia or Singapore?
Indonesia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Singapore?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Indonesia and Singapore navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 5.7 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (296 vs 52).