GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Navy comparison: Flag of Malaysia Malaysia vs Flag of Singapore Singapore

Fleet Profile
Malaysia Singapore
Official name Royal Malaysian Navy Republic of Singapore Navy
Total ships 109 (2026) 69 (2026)
Active ships 97 55
Naval ensign Ensign of Malaysia navy Ensign of Singapore navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇲🇾 Malaysiaas of 2026
  • Submarines 2
  • Frigates 7
  • Corvettes 7
  • Coastal boats 62
  • Patrol boats 10
  • Mine Warfare ships 4
  • Support ships 13
  • Unmanned vessels 1
  • Other ships 3
🇸🇬 Singaporeas of 2026
  • Submarines 8
  • Frigates 6
  • Corvettes 12
  • Coastal boats 8
  • Patrol boats 19
  • Amphibious ships 4
  • Mine Warfare ships 4
  • Support ships 3
  • Unmanned vessels 5

Overview

Malaysia operates a fleet of 109 ships compared to 69 for Singapore. Of these, 97 and 55 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 8 submarines, 7 vs 6 frigates, 7 vs 12 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 10 vs 19 patrol boats, 62 vs 8 coastal boats, 4 vs 4 mine warfare ships, 1 vs 5 unmanned vessels (Malaysia vs Singapore).

Malaysia's navy is officially the Royal Malaysian Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.

Related Comparisons
Malaysia vs Singapore Military Malaysia vs Singapore Air Forces Malaysia vs Singapore Armies

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Malaysia or Singapore?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Singapore's 69 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 8 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 1.6 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (109 vs 69).