Navy comparison: India vs Pakistan
Overview
India's 297-ship navy outnumbers Pakistan's 148 vessels (2.0x advantage). Of these, 297 and 109 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 16 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 15 vs 15 frigates, 21 vs 16 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 85 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (India vs Pakistan).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Pakistan?
India has a larger navy with 297 ships compared to Pakistan's 148 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Pakistan?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Pakistan's 16.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Pakistan?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Pakistan?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to India's 15.
How do the India and Pakistan navies compare in size?
India's navy is 2.0 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (297 vs 148).