Navy comparison: India vs Russia
India operates a fleet of 296 ships compared to 565 for Russia. Of these, 296 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 81 submarines, 2 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 9 destroyers, 14 vs 19 frigates, 21 vs 99 corvettes, 16 vs 83 amphibious ships, 136 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 50 mine warfare ships (India vs Russia). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 296 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 296 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 19 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 14 | |
| Corvettes | 21 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to India's 296 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to India's 19.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Russia?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Russia's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Russia?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Russia's 9.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to India's 14.
How do the India and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 1.9 times larger than India's in terms of total ships (565 vs 296).