Navy comparison: Israel vs Norway
Israel operates a fleet of 53 ships compared to 60 for Norway. Of these, 49 and 60 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 4 frigates, 15 vs 6 corvettes, 28 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 5 mine warfare ships (Israel vs Norway). Israel's navy is officially the Israeli Navy, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Israeli Navy 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Navy |
| Total ships | 53 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
Israeli ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 15 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 28 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Israel or Norway?
Norway has a larger navy with 60 ships compared to Israel's 53 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Israel or Norway?
Israel operates more submarines with 9 compared to Norway's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Israel or Norway?
Norway operates 4 frigates compared to Israel's 0.