Navy comparison: India vs Taiwan
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Taiwan's 112 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 291 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 14 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 4 destroyers, 12 vs 21 frigates, 19 vs 7 corvettes, 16 vs 8 amphibious ships, 136 vs 37 patrol boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (India vs Taiwan). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Taiwan?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Taiwan?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Taiwan's 14.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Taiwan?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Taiwan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Taiwan?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to India's 12.
How do the India and Taiwan navies compare in size?
India's navy is 2.6 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total ships (291 vs 112).