Navy comparison: Malaysia vs Pakistan
Malaysia operates a fleet of 109 ships compared to 148 for Pakistan. Of these, 97 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 16 submarines, 7 vs 15 frigates, 7 vs 16 corvettes, 10 vs 85 patrol boats, 62 vs 0 coastal boats, 4 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Malaysia vs Pakistan). Malaysia's navy is officially the Royal Malaysian Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Navy.
Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Malaysia or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 148 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Malaysia or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 16 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Malaysia or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.