Navy comparison: India vs Japan
Overview
India operates a fleet of 297 ships compared to 155 for Japan.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 25 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 46 destroyers, 15 vs 5 frigates, 21 vs 0 corvettes, 16 vs 16 amphibious ships, 136 vs 6 patrol boats, 0 vs 22 mine warfare ships (India vs Japan).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 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 | |
Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Japan?
India has a larger navy with 297 ships compared to Japan's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to India's 19.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Japan?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Japan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to India's 11.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Japan?
India operates 15 frigates compared to Japan's 5.
How do the India and Japan navies compare in size?
India's navy is 1.9 times larger than Japan's in terms of total ships (297 vs 155).