Navy comparison: Argentina vs Italy
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (6.7x advantage). Of these, 43 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 3 destroyers, 0 vs 9 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 1 vs 45 amphibious ships, 14 vs 19 patrol boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Argentina vs Italy). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while Italy's is the Italian Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 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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Argentine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 18 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Argentina or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Argentina's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Argentina's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Italy?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 6.7 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (309 vs 46).