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Navy comparison: Flag of Argentina Argentina vs Flag of Canada Canada

Argentina operates 23 warships compared to 33 for Canada. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 45 and 66.

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Naval ensign of Argentina ArgentinaWorld #45 10.1
SEAS Index / 100

Canada leads overall, ahead on 3 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Canada CanadaWorld #20 20.0
  • 3 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 12
  • 5 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 1 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 12 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 17
  • 2 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 17 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 1 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 0
Argentina Canada 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
Argentina Canada Ratio
Official name Argentine Navy Royal Canadian Navy
Total ships 45 66 🇨🇦 1.5×
Active ships 42 33 🇦🇷 1.3×
On order / planned 1 34 🇨🇦 34×
Submarines 0 4 🇨🇦
Principal surface combatants 3 12 🇨🇦 4.0×
Amphibious ships 1 0 🇦🇷
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Corvettes 5 0 🇦🇷
Patrol boats 12 17 🇨🇦 1.4×
Coastal boats 2 0 🇦🇷
Auxiliaries 19 0 🇦🇷
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇷 ArgentinaAlmirante Brown-class ×3Espora-class ×5
🇨🇦 CanadaVictoria-class ×4Halifax-class ×12
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Canada?
Canada has a larger navy with 33 warships in service compared to Argentina's 23.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Canada?
Canada operates more submarines with 4 compared to Argentina's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Canada?
Argentina operates 3 destroyers compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Canada?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.