Navy comparison: Argentina vs Japan
Japan's 154-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (3.3x advantage). Of these, 43 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 25 submarines, 3 vs 46 destroyers, 0 vs 4 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 1 vs 16 amphibious ships, 14 vs 6 patrol boats, 0 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Argentina vs Japan). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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 | |
Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Japan?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Argentina's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Japan?
Japan operates 4 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and Japan navies compare in size?
Japan's navy is 3.3 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (154 vs 46).