Navy comparison: Brazil vs Italy
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Brazil's 76 vessels (4.1x advantage). Of these, 68 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 3 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 3 vs 45 amphibious ships, 24 vs 19 patrol boats, 5 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Italy). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Italy's is the Italian Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 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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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
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, Brazil or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Brazil's 7.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Brazil or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Brazil or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Italy?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the Brazil and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 4.1 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total ships (309 vs 76).