Navy comparison: India vs Ireland
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (8.1x advantage). Of these, 291 and 31 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 0 frigates, 19 vs 0 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 29 patrol boats (India vs Ireland). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Ireland's is the Irish Naval Service.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 as of 2025 |
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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Ireland?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Ireland?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Ireland?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Ireland?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Ireland?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the India and Ireland navies compare in size?
India's navy is 8.1 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (291 vs 36).