Navy comparison: India vs Saudi Arabia
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (8.6x advantage). Of these, 291 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 11 frigates, 19 vs 9 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 9 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (India vs Saudi Arabia). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Saudi Arabia?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Saudi Arabia?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Saudi Arabia?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Saudi Arabia?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Saudi Arabia?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 11.
How do the India and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
India's navy is 8.6 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (291 vs 34).