Navy comparison: France vs Italy
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers France's 138 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 133 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 8 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 3 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 3 vs 45 amphibious ships, 26 vs 19 patrol boats, 19 vs 10 mine warfare ships (France vs Italy). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Italy's is the Italian Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 as of 2025 |
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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Italy?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to France's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Italy?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Italy's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Italy?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the France and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 2.2 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (309 vs 138).