Navy comparison: India vs Italy
India operates a fleet of 291 ships compared to 309 for Italy. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 8 submarines, 2 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 3 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 19 vs 0 corvettes, 16 vs 45 amphibious ships, 136 vs 19 patrol boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (India vs Italy). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Italy's is the Italian Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 as of 2025 |
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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to India's 291 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Italy?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Italy?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Italy's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Italy?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Italy's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Italy?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Italy's 9.