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Navy comparison: Flag of Singapore Singapore vs Flag of Vietnam Vietnam

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Singapore Vietnam
Official name Republic of Singapore Navy Vietnam People's Navy
Total ships 69 (2026) 117 (2026)
Active ships 55 112
Naval ensign Ensign of Singapore navy Ensign of Vietnam navy
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Ships by Category

🇸🇬 Singaporeas of 2026
  • Submarines 8
  • Frigates 6
  • Corvettes 12
  • Coastal boats 8
  • Patrol boats 19
  • Amphibious ships 4
  • Mine Warfare ships 4
  • Support ships 3
  • Unmanned vessels 5
🇻🇳 Vietnamas of 2026
  • Submarines 6
  • Frigates 9
  • Corvettes 17
  • Coastal boats 3
  • Patrol boats 32
  • Amphibious ships 12
  • Mine Warfare ships 8
  • Support ships 20
  • Other ships 10

Overview

Singapore operates a fleet of 69 ships compared to 117 for Vietnam. Of these, 55 and 112 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 6 submarines, 6 vs 9 frigates, 12 vs 17 corvettes, 4 vs 12 amphibious ships, 19 vs 32 patrol boats, 8 vs 3 coastal boats, 4 vs 8 mine warfare ships, 5 vs 0 unmanned vessels (Singapore vs Vietnam).

Singapore's navy is officially the Republic of Singapore Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Singapore or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 117 ships compared to Singapore's 69 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Singapore or Vietnam?
Singapore operates more submarines with 8 compared to Vietnam's 6.
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 1.7 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (117 vs 69).