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Navy comparison: Flag of India India vs Flag of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

India operates 228 warships compared to 262 for Sri Lanka. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 354 and 271.

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Naval ensign of India IndiaWorld #5 48.5
SEAS Index / 100

India leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Sri Lanka Sri LankaWorld #71 4.1
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 13 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 19 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 20 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 1
  • 24 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 5 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 145 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 216
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 44
  • 118 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 4
India Sri Lanka Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
India Sri Lanka Ratio
Official name Indian Navy Sri Lanka Navy
Total ships 354 271 🇮🇳 1.3×
Active ships 354 271 🇮🇳 1.3×
On order / planned 12 0 🇮🇳
Submarines 19 0 🇮🇳
Principal surface combatants 33 1 🇮🇳 33×
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇮🇳
Amphibious ships 5 1 🇮🇳 5.0×
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Corvettes 24 0 🇮🇳
Patrol boats 145 216 🇱🇰 1.5×
Coastal boats 0 44 🇱🇰
Auxiliaries 126 9 🇮🇳 14×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇳 IndiaVikramaditya-class ×1Kalvari-class ×6Visakhapatnam-class ×4
🇱🇰 Sri LankaType 053H2G-class ×1Type 074-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, India or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 262 warships in service compared to India's 228.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates more submarines with 19 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 13 destroyers compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates 20 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 1.