Navy comparison: Singapore vs Vietnam
Overview
Singapore operates a fleet of 57 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 49 and 109 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 9 submarines, 6 vs 9 frigates, 12 vs 16 corvettes, 4 vs 21 amphibious ships, 8 vs 32 patrol boats, 8 vs 0 coastal boats, 4 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Singapore vs Vietnam).
Singapore's navy is officially the Republic of Singapore Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Singapore or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Singapore or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Singapore's 9.
Which navy has more frigates, Singapore or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Singapore and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Vietnam's navy is 2.0 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (112 vs 57).