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Navy comparison: Flag of India India vs Flag of Iran Iran

India's 228 warships outnumber Iran's 77 (3.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 354 and 120.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of India IndiaWorld #5 48.3
SEAS Index / 100

India leads on 7 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 13 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 19 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 20 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 24 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 5 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 12
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 1
  • 145 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 23
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 39
  • 118 Support shipsnot scored 29
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 14
India Iran 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
India Iran Ratio
Official name Indian Navy Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
Total ships 354 120 🇮🇳 3.0×
Active ships 354 120 🇮🇳 3.0×
On order / planned 12 0 🇮🇳
Submarines 19 2 🇮🇳 9.5×
Principal surface combatants 33 0 🇮🇳
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇮🇳
Amphibious ships 5 12 🇮🇷 2.4×
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Corvettes 24 0 🇮🇳
Patrol boats 145 23 🇮🇳 6.3×
Mine warfare 0 1 🇮🇷
Coastal boats 0 39 🇮🇷
Auxiliaries 126 43 🇮🇳 2.9×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇳 IndiaVikramaditya-class ×1Kalvari-class ×6Visakhapatnam-class ×4
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, India or Iran?
India has a larger navy with 228 warships in service compared to Iran's 77.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Iran?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Iran's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Iran?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Iran?
India operates 13 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Iran?
India operates 20 frigates compared to Iran's 0.
How do the India and Iran navies compare in size?
India's navy is 3.0 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (228 vs 77).