Navy comparison: India vs Malaysia
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Malaysia's 109 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 291 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 2 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 7 frigates, 19 vs 7 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (India vs Malaysia). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Malaysia?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Malaysia?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Malaysia?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Malaysia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Malaysia?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Malaysia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Malaysia?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.
How do the India and Malaysia navies compare in size?
India's navy is 2.7 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total ships (291 vs 109).