Navy comparison: Australia vs Japan
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 |
| Active ships | 41 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 |
| Active ships | 154 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
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, Australia or Japan?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Japan?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Australia and Japan navies compare in size?
Japan's navy is 3.8 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (154 vs 41).