Navy comparison: Myanmar vs Malaysia
Myanmar's 240-ship navy outnumbers Malaysia's 109 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 234 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 2 submarines, 6 vs 7 frigates, 3 vs 7 corvettes, 42 vs 0 amphibious ships, 103 vs 10 patrol boats, 43 vs 62 coastal boats, 2 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Myanmar vs Malaysia). Myanmar's navy is officially the Myanmar Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 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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Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 43 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Myanmar or Malaysia?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Myanmar or Malaysia?
Myanmar operates more submarines with 3 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Myanmar or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the Myanmar and Malaysia navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 2.2 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total ships (240 vs 109).