Navy comparison: Iran vs Singapore
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 57 for Singapore. Of these, 97 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 6 frigates, 9 vs 12 corvettes, 24 vs 4 amphibious ships, 21 vs 8 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 1 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Singapore). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore 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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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Singapore?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Singapore?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Singapore?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Iran and Singapore navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 1.7 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (97 vs 57).