Navy comparison: India vs Iran
Overview
India's 297-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 98 vessels (3.0x advantage). Of these, 297 and 97 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 6 submarines, 2 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 15 vs 8 frigates, 21 vs 9 corvettes, 16 vs 24 amphibious ships, 136 vs 21 patrol boats, 0 vs 1 mine warfare ships (India vs Iran).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 98 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 19 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 21 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Iran?
India has a larger navy with 297 ships compared to Iran's 98 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Iran?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Iran?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iran's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Iran?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Iran?
India operates 15 frigates compared to Iran's 8.
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 (297 vs 98).