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Fleet Profile
Canada Germany
Official name Royal Canadian Navy German Navy
Total ships 102 (2026) 90 (2026)
Active ships 33 72
Naval ensign Ensign of Canada navy Ensign of Germany navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇨🇦 Canadaas of 2026
  • Submarines 16
  • Destroyers 15
  • Frigates 12
  • Patrol boats 18
  • Support ships 31
  • Other ships 10
🇩🇪 Germanyas of 2026
  • Submarines 12
  • Frigates 19
  • Corvettes 10
  • Patrol boats 10
  • Mine Warfare ships 12
  • Support ships 20
  • Other ships 7

Overview

Canada operates a fleet of 102 ships compared to 90 for Germany. Of these, 33 and 72 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 12 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 10 corvettes, 18 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 12 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Germany).

Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Germany's is the German Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Germany?
Canada has a larger navy with 102 ships compared to Germany's 90 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Germany?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Germany's 12.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Germany?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Germany?
Germany operates 19 frigates compared to Canada's 12.