Navy comparison: Philippines vs Singapore
Overview
Philippines's 134-ship navy outnumbers Singapore's 57 vessels (2.4x advantage). Of these, 115 and 49 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 9 submarines, 7 vs 6 frigates, 7 vs 12 corvettes, 29 vs 4 amphibious ships, 41 vs 8 patrol boats, 24 vs 8 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Philippines vs Singapore).
Philippines's navy is officially the Philippine Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Philippine Navy 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 as of 2025 |
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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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Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Philippines or Singapore?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Philippines or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Philippines or Singapore?
Philippines operates 7 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Philippines and Singapore navies compare in size?
Philippines's navy is 2.4 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (134 vs 57).