Navy comparison: Australia vs Italy
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (7.5x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 3 destroyers, 8 vs 9 frigates, 3 vs 45 amphibious ships, 13 vs 19 patrol boats, 4 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Italy). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Italy's is the Italian 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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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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 | |
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, Australia or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Australia's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Italy?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 7.5 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (309 vs 41).