Navy comparison: India vs Yemen
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Yemen's 31 vessels (9.4x 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 0 frigates, 19 vs 1 corvettes, 16 vs 4 amphibious ships, 136 vs 12 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 0 vs 6 mine warfare ships (India vs Yemen). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Yemen's is the Yemeni Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
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Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Navy |
| Total ships | 31 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 | |
Yemeni ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Yemen?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Yemen?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Yemen's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Yemen?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Yemen's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Yemen?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Yemen's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Yemen?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.
How do the India and Yemen navies compare in size?
India's navy is 9.4 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (291 vs 31).