Navy comparison: Cyprus vs Japan
Japan's 154-ship navy outnumbers Cyprus's 12 vessels (13:1 advantage). Of these, 11 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 25 submarines, 0 vs 46 destroyers, 0 vs 4 frigates, 0 vs 16 amphibious ships, 10 vs 6 patrol boats, 2 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Cyprus vs Japan). Cyprus's navy is officially the Cyprus Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Cyprus Navy 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Cyprus Navy |
| Total ships | 12 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 11 as of 2025 |
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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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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 | |
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, Cyprus or Japan?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to Cyprus's 12 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cyprus or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Cyprus or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cyprus or Japan?
Japan operates 4 frigates compared to Cyprus's 0.
How do the Cyprus and Japan navies compare in size?
Japan's navy is 12.8 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (154 vs 12).