Navy comparison: Singapore vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Singapore's 57 vessels (8.3x advantage). Of these, 49 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 6 vs 1 frigates, 12 vs 33 corvettes, 4 vs 58 amphibious ships, 8 vs 0 patrol boats, 8 vs 0 coastal boats, 4 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Singapore vs United States). Singapore's navy is officially the Republic of Singapore Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
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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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Singapore or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Singapore or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Singapore's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Singapore or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Singapore or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Singapore or United States?
Singapore operates 6 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Singapore and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 8.3 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (474 vs 57).