Navy comparison: India vs Taiwan
Overview
India's 297-ship navy outnumbers Taiwan's 113 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 297 and 102 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 14 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 4 destroyers, 15 vs 21 frigates, 21 vs 8 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 | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 113 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 102 as of 2026 |
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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 19 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 21 | |
| 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 | 8 | |
| 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 297 ships compared to Taiwan's 113 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Taiwan?
India operates more submarines with 19 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 15.
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 (297 vs 113).