Navy comparison: India vs Portugal
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (8.1x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 2 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 5 frigates, 19 vs 2 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 19 patrol boats (India vs Portugal). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Portugal?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Portugal?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Portugal?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Portugal?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Portugal?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the India and Portugal navies compare in size?
India's navy is 8.1 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (291 vs 36).