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Navy comparison: Flag of Malaysia Malaysia vs Flag of Vietnam Vietnam

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Malaysia Vietnam
Official name Royal Malaysian Navy Vietnam People's Navy
Total ships 109 (2026) 117 (2026)
Active ships 97 112
Naval ensign Ensign of Malaysia navy Ensign of Vietnam 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
🇻🇳 Vietnamas of 2026
  • Submarines 6
  • Frigates 9
  • Corvettes 17
  • Coastal boats 3
  • Patrol boats 32
  • Amphibious ships 12
  • Mine Warfare ships 8
  • Support ships 20
  • Other ships 10

Overview

Malaysia operates a fleet of 109 ships compared to 117 for Vietnam. Of these, 97 and 112 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 6 submarines, 7 vs 9 frigates, 7 vs 17 corvettes, 0 vs 12 amphibious ships, 10 vs 32 patrol boats, 62 vs 3 coastal boats, 4 vs 8 mine warfare ships, 1 vs 0 unmanned vessels (Malaysia vs Vietnam).

Malaysia's navy is officially the Royal Malaysian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 117 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 6 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.