Navy comparison: Canada vs Philippines
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 134 for Philippines. Of these, 66 and 115 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 2 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 29 amphibious ships, 26 vs 41 patrol boats, 12 vs 24 coastal boats (Canada vs Philippines). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine 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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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 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 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Philippines?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Philippines's 134 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Philippines?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Philippines?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Philippines?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.