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

India's 351-ship navy outnumbers Israel's 55 vessels (6.4:1 advantage). Of these, 351 and 52 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of India IndiaWorld #5 55.4
SEAS Index / 100

India leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Israel IsraelWorld #35 20.5
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 0
  • 13 Destroyersweight ×50 0
  • 19 Submarinesweight ×45 6
  • 20 Frigatesweight ×30 0
  • 23 Corvettesweight ×15 7
  • 5 Amphibiousweight ×12 0
  • 144 Patrol boatsweight ×2 28
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 8
  • 117 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 0
India Israel Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · 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 351 55 🇮🇳 6.4×
Active ships 351 52 🇮🇳 6.8×
On order / planned 0 3 🇮🇱
Submarines 19 6 🇮🇳 3.2×
Principal surface combatants 33 0 🇮🇳
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇮🇳
Amphibious ships 5 0 🇮🇳
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Corvettes 23 7 🇮🇳 3.3×
Patrol boats 144 28 🇮🇳 5.1×
Coastal boats 0 8 🇮🇱
Auxiliaries 125 3 🇮🇳 42×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇳 IndiaVikramaditya-class ×1Kilo-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 351 ships compared to Israel's 55 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 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 6.4 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (351 vs 55).