Navy comparison: Singapore vs Taiwan
Overview
Singapore operates a fleet of 69 ships compared to 113 for Taiwan. Of these, 55 and 102 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 12 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 6 vs 21 frigates, 12 vs 8 corvettes, 4 vs 8 amphibious ships, 19 vs 37 patrol boats, 8 vs 2 coastal boats, 4 vs 10 mine warfare ships, 5 vs 0 unmanned vessels (Singapore vs Taiwan).
Singapore's navy is officially the Republic of Singapore Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 69 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 55 as of 2026 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 113 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 102 as of 2026 |
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Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 5 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 12 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Singapore or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 113 ships compared to Singapore's 69 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Singapore or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 12 compared to Singapore's 8.
Which navy has more destroyers, Singapore or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Singapore or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Singapore and Taiwan navies compare in size?
Taiwan's navy is 1.6 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (113 vs 69).