Navy comparison: India vs Sri Lanka
India operates a fleet of 291 ships compared to 270 for Sri Lanka. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 5 frigates, 19 vs 3 corvettes, 16 vs 5 amphibious ships, 136 vs 252 patrol boats (India vs Sri Lanka). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Sri Lanka's is the Sri Lanka Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Sri Lanka Navy 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Total ships | 270 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 270 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 | |
Sri Lankan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 252 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Sri Lanka?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Sri Lanka's 270 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Sri Lanka?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 5.