Navy comparison: Canada vs France
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 66 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 15 vs 10 destroyers, 12 vs 12 frigates, 0 vs 3 amphibious ships, 26 vs 26 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Canada vs France). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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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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Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or France?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or France?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Canada or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or France?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to France's 10.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Canada's 12.