Navy comparison: India vs North Korea

India operates a fleet of 291 ships compared to 385 for North Korea. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 73 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 2 frigates, 19 vs 123 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 187 patrol boats (India vs North Korea). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.

Indian Navy 🇮🇳

Official Name Indian Navy
Total ships 291 as of 2025
Active ships 291 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of India navy

Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵

Official Name Korean People's Army Naval Force
Total ships 385 as of 2025
Active ships 385 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of North Korea navy

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

North Korean ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 73
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 2
Corvettes 123
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 187
Amphibious ships 0
Mine Warfare ships 0
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 0
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, India or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to India's 291 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to India's 18.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or North Korea?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or North Korea?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or North Korea?
India operates 12 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.