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

Singapore operates 52 warships compared to 86 for Vietnam. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 55 and 116.

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Naval ensign of Singapore SingaporeWorld #20 18.7
SEAS Index / 100

Singapore leads overall, ahead on 3 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Vietnam VietnamWorld #22 18.4
  • 4 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 6 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 9
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 17
  • 4 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 8
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 8
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 18
  • 5 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 20
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 20
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 10
Singapore Vietnam Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Singapore Vietnam Ratio
Official name Republic of Singapore Navy Vietnam People's Navy
Total ships 55 116 🇻🇳 2.1×
Active ships 55 116 🇻🇳 2.1×
On order / planned 14 9 🇸🇬 1.6×
Submarines 4 6 🇻🇳 1.5×
Principal surface combatants 6 9 🇻🇳 1.5×
Amphibious ships 4 8 🇻🇳 2.0×
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Corvettes 6 17 🇻🇳 2.8×
Patrol boats 23 18 🇸🇬 1.3×
Mine warfare 4 8 🇻🇳 2.0×
Coastal boats 0 20 🇻🇳
Auxiliaries 3 30 🇻🇳 10×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇸🇬 SingaporeInvincible-class ×2Formidable-class ×6Victory-class ×6
🇻🇳 VietnamImproved Kilo-class ×6Petya-class ×5Project 1241.1 Molniya-class ×12
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Singapore or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 86 warships in service compared to Singapore's 52.
Which navy has more submarines, Singapore or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 6 compared to Singapore's 4.
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 (86 vs 52).