Navy comparison: Iraq vs Malaysia
Iraq operates a fleet of 62 ships compared to 109 for Malaysia. Of these, 62 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 0 vs 7 frigates, 1 vs 7 corvettes, 58 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Iraq vs Malaysia). Iraq's navy is officially the Iraqi Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 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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Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iraq or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iraq or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates more submarines with 2 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iraq or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iraq and Malaysia navies compare in size?
Malaysia's navy is 1.8 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (109 vs 62).