Navy comparison: Canada vs Japan
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 154 for Japan. Of these, 66 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 25 submarines, 15 vs 46 destroyers, 12 vs 4 frigates, 0 vs 16 amphibious ships, 26 vs 6 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Japan). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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 | |
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, Canada or Japan?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Canada's 16.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Canada's 15.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Japan?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Japan's 4.