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Navy comparison: Flag of India India vs Flag of Israel Israel

India's 228 warships outnumber Israel's 49 (4.7:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 354 and 52.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of India IndiaWorld #5 48.2
SEAS Index / 100

India leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Israel IsraelWorld #28 16.9
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 13 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 19 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 20 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 24 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 5 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 145 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 28
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 118 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 0
India Israel 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 Israel Ratio
Official name Indian Navy Israeli Navy
Total ships 354 52 🇮🇳 6.8×
Active ships 354 52 🇮🇳 6.8×
On order / planned 12 3 🇮🇳 4.0×
Submarines 19 6 🇮🇳 3.2×
Principal surface combatants 33 0 🇮🇳
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇮🇳
Amphibious ships 5 0 🇮🇳
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Corvettes 24 7 🇮🇳 3.4×
Patrol boats 145 28 🇮🇳 5.2×
Coastal boats 0 8 🇮🇱
Auxiliaries 126 3 🇮🇳 42×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇳 IndiaVikramaditya-class ×1Kalvari-class ×6Visakhapatnam-class ×4
🇮🇱 IsraelDolphin-class ×6Sa'ar 6-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, India or Israel?
India has a larger navy with 228 warships in service compared to Israel's 49.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Israel?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Israel's 6.
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 13 destroyers compared to Israel's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Israel?
India operates 20 frigates compared to Israel's 0.
How do the India and Israel navies compare in size?
India's navy is 4.7 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (228 vs 49).