Navy comparison: Cyprus vs United Kingdom
Overview
United Kingdom's 80-ship navy outnumbers Cyprus's 12 vessels (6.7x advantage). Of these, 11 and 63 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 2 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 6 destroyers, 0 vs 8 frigates, 10 vs 26 patrol boats, 2 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 18 mine warfare ships (Cyprus vs United Kingdom).
Cyprus's navy is officially the Cyprus Navy, while United Kingdom's is the Royal Navy.
Cyprus Navy 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Cyprus Navy |
| Total ships | 12 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 11 as of 2025 |
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Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 as of 2025 |
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Cypriot ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a larger navy with 80 ships compared to Cyprus's 12 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 9 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 8 frigates compared to Cyprus's 0.
How do the Cyprus and United Kingdom navies compare in size?
United Kingdom's navy is 6.7 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (80 vs 12).