Navy comparison: India vs United States
Overview
India operates a fleet of 297 ships compared to 475 for United States. Of these, 297 and 243 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 71 submarines, 2 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 78 destroyers, 15 vs 1 frigates, 21 vs 33 corvettes, 16 vs 58 amphibious ships, 136 vs 0 patrol boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (India vs United States).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 475 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 82 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 475 ships compared to India's 297 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to India's 19.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to India's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to India's 11.
Which navy has more frigates, India or United States?
India operates 15 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the India and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 1.6 times larger than India's in terms of total ships (475 vs 297).