Navy comparison: Malaysia vs Vietnam
Malaysia operates a fleet of 109 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 97 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 9 submarines, 7 vs 9 frigates, 7 vs 16 corvettes, 0 vs 21 amphibious ships, 10 vs 32 patrol boats, 62 vs 0 coastal boats, 4 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Malaysia vs Vietnam). Malaysia's navy is officially the Royal Malaysian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.