Navy comparison: Sri Lanka vs Singapore
Sri Lanka's 270-ship navy outnumbers Singapore's 57 vessels (4.7x advantage). Of these, 270 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 5 vs 6 frigates, 3 vs 12 corvettes, 5 vs 4 amphibious ships, 252 vs 8 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Sri Lanka vs Singapore). Sri Lanka's navy is officially the Sri Lanka Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Sri Lanka Navy 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Total ships | 270 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 270 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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Sri Lankan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 252 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, Sri Lanka or Singapore?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 270 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Sri Lanka or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Sri Lanka or Singapore?
Singapore operates 6 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 5.
How do the Sri Lanka and Singapore navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 4.7 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (270 vs 57).