Navy comparison: India vs South Korea
Overview
India operates a fleet of 297 ships compared to 155 for South Korea.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 22 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 13 destroyers, 15 vs 17 frigates, 21 vs 6 corvettes, 16 vs 23 amphibious ships, 136 vs 35 patrol boats, 0 vs 23 mine warfare ships (India vs South Korea).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| 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 | |
South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or South Korea?
India has a larger navy with 297 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to India's 19.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or South Korea?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to South Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to India's 11.
Which navy has more frigates, India or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to India's 15.
How do the India and South Korea navies compare in size?
India's navy is 1.9 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total ships (297 vs 155).