Navy comparison: India vs Israel
Overview
India's 297-ship navy outnumbers Israel's 53 vessels (5.6x advantage). Of these, 297 and 49 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 9 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 15 vs 0 frigates, 21 vs 15 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 28 patrol boats (India vs Israel).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Israel's is the Israeli Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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Israeli Navy 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Navy |
| Total ships | 53 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 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 | |
Israeli ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 15 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 28 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Israel?
India has a larger navy with 297 ships compared to Israel's 53 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Israel?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Israel's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Israel?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Israel's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Israel?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Israel's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Israel?
India operates 15 frigates compared to Israel's 0.
How do the India and Israel navies compare in size?
India's navy is 5.6 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (297 vs 53).