Navy comparison: Malaysia vs Singapore
Malaysia operates a fleet of 109 ships compared to 57 for Singapore. Of these, 97 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 9 submarines, 7 vs 6 frigates, 7 vs 12 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 10 vs 8 patrol boats, 62 vs 8 coastal boats, 4 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Malaysia vs Singapore). Malaysia's navy is officially the Royal Malaysian Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore 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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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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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 | |
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, Malaysia or Singapore?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Malaysia or Singapore?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Malaysia and Singapore navies compare in size?
Malaysia's navy is 1.9 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (109 vs 57).