Navy comparison: Canada vs Ukraine
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 175 for Ukraine. Of these, 66 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 0 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 0 vs 5 amphibious ships, 26 vs 138 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Ukraine). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian 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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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Canada's 159 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Ukraine?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Ukraine?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Ukraine?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.