Navy comparison: Indonesia vs Vietnam
Overview
Indonesia's 337-ship navy outnumbers Vietnam's 112 vessels (3.0x advantage). Of these, 330 and 109 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 6 submarines, 11 vs 9 frigates, 26 vs 16 corvettes, 31 vs 11 amphibious ships, 187 vs 32 patrol boats, 21 vs 3 coastal boats, 13 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs Vietnam).
Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 337 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 330 as of 2025 |
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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 26 | |
| Coastal boats | 21 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 31 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 37 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 11 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 337 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 6 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Indonesia operates 11 frigates compared to Vietnam's 9.
How do the Indonesia and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 3.0 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (337 vs 112).