Navy comparison: India vs Ukraine
Overview
India operates a fleet of 297 ships compared to 175 for Ukraine. Of these, 297 and 42 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 15 vs 0 frigates, 21 vs 2 corvettes, 16 vs 5 amphibious ships, 136 vs 138 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 mine warfare ships (India vs Ukraine).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 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 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Ukraine?
India has a larger navy with 297 ships compared to Ukraine's 175 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Ukraine?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Ukraine?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Ukraine?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Ukraine?
India operates 15 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the India and Ukraine navies compare in size?
India's navy is 1.7 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (297 vs 175).