Navy comparison: Australia vs France
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (3.4x advantage). Of these, 41 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 10 destroyers, 8 vs 12 frigates, 3 vs 3 amphibious ships, 13 vs 26 patrol boats, 4 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Australia vs France). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Australia's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 3.4 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (138 vs 41).