Navy comparison: Indonesia vs Malaysia
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers Malaysia's 109 vessels (3.1x advantage). Of these, 326 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 2 submarines, 9 vs 7 frigates, 46 vs 7 corvettes, 36 vs 0 amphibious ships, 187 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 13 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs Malaysia). Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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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Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| 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, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.
How do the Indonesia and Malaysia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 3.1 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total ships (333 vs 109).