Navy comparison: India vs Norway
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Norway's 60 vessels (4.8x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 6 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 4 frigates, 19 vs 6 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 5 mine warfare ships (India vs Norway). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
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 | |
Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Norway?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Norway?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Norway's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Norway?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Norway?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Norway?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the India and Norway navies compare in size?
India's navy is 4.8 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (291 vs 60).