Navy comparison: Iran vs Malaysia
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 109 for Malaysia. Of these, 97 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 2 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 7 frigates, 9 vs 7 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 1 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Malaysia). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Malaysia?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Malaysia?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Malaysia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Iran's 7.