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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Pakistan Pakistan

Fleet Profile
Iran Pakistan
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Pakistan Navy
Total ships 143 (2026) 152 (2026)
Active ships 112 117
Naval ensign Ensign of Iran navy Ensign of Pakistan navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
  • Submarines 4
  • Aircraft carriers 1
  • Frigates 8
  • Corvettes 9
  • Coastal boats 17
  • Patrol boats 50
  • Amphibious ships 10
  • Mine Warfare ships 1
  • Support ships 18
  • Other ships 25
🇵🇰 Pakistanas of 2026
  • Submarines 13
  • Frigates 15
  • Corvettes 12
  • Coastal boats 7
  • Patrol boats 87
  • Mine Warfare ships 3
  • Support ships 9
  • Other ships 6

Overview

Iran operates a fleet of 143 ships compared to 152 for Pakistan. Of these, 112 and 117 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 13 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 8 vs 15 frigates, 9 vs 12 corvettes, 10 vs 0 amphibious ships, 50 vs 87 patrol boats, 17 vs 7 coastal boats, 1 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Pakistan).

Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 152 ships compared to Iran's 143 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 13 compared to Iran's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Pakistan?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to Iran's 8.