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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Singapore Singapore

Iran operates 77 warships compared to 52 for Singapore. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 120 and 55.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Singapore leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Singapore SingaporeWorld #22 18.8
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 12 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 23
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 5
  • 39 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 29 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 0
Iran Singapore Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Iran Singapore Ratio
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Republic of Singapore Navy
Total ships 120 55 🇮🇷 2.2×
Active ships 120 55 🇮🇷 2.2×
On order / planned 0 14 🇸🇬
Submarines 2 4 🇸🇬 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 0 6 🇸🇬
Amphibious ships 12 4 🇮🇷 3.0×
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Corvettes 0 6 🇸🇬
Patrol boats 23 23 —
Mine warfare 1 4 🇸🇬 4.0×
Coastal boats 39 0 🇮🇷
Auxiliaries 43 3 🇮🇷 14×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Singapore?
Iran has a larger navy with 77 warships in service compared to Singapore's 52.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 4 compared to Iran's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Singapore?
Singapore operates 6 frigates compared to Iran's 0.