A 2021 view of overlooked European and Asian navies

Which European or Asian navies were considered underrated in 2021?

South Korea and Italy lead the list, with Singapore and Malaysia also mentioned.

In this 2021 assessment, South Korea was an often overlooked Asian fleet producing noteworthy ships. Italy was also considered consistently underestimated in Europe despite designing capable warships. Singapore and Malaysia fielded interesting forces, while India's greater size brought it more attention. The date matters because relative capability and public attention can change. The comparison encourages readers to look beyond the largest or most frequently discussed fleets when studying naval design choices.