Navy comparison: Myanmar vs Philippines
Overview
Myanmar operates a fleet of 240 ships compared to 134 for Philippines. Of these, 234 and 117 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 2 submarines, 6 vs 7 frigates, 3 vs 7 corvettes, 1 vs 14 amphibious ships, 103 vs 41 patrol boats, 44 vs 24 coastal boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships, 2 vs 2 unmanned vessels (Myanmar vs Philippines).
Myanmar's navy is officially the Myanmar Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine Navy.
Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2025 |
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Philippine Navy 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 117 as of 2025 |
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Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 44 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 2 | |
| Other ships | 41 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 14 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 2 | |
| Other ships | 15 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Myanmar or Philippines?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to Philippines's 134 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Myanmar or Philippines?
Philippines operates more submarines with 2 compared to Myanmar's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Myanmar or Philippines?
Philippines operates 7 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the Myanmar and Philippines navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 1.8 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total ships (240 vs 134).