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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Italy Italy

Germany operates 45 warships compared to 54 for Italy. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 72 and 313.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Germany GermanyWorld #10 26.7
SEAS Index / 100

Italy leads on 6 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Italy ItalyWorld #9 28.7
  • 0 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 1
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 2
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 8
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 10
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 10
  • 10 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 19
  • 20 Support shipsnot scored 107
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 151
Germany Italy Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Germany Italy Ratio
Official name German Navy Italian Navy
Total ships 72 313 🇮🇹 4.3×
Active ships 72 312 🇮🇹 4.3×
On order / planned 27 28 🇮🇹 ≈
Submarines 6 8 🇮🇹 1.3×
Principal surface combatants 11 12 🇮🇹 1.1×
Aircraft carriers 0 1 🇮🇹
Amphibious ships 0 4 🇮🇹
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Corvettes 6 0 🇩🇪
Patrol boats 10 19 🇮🇹 1.9×
Mine warfare 12 10 🇩🇪 1.2×
Auxiliaries 27 258 🇮🇹 9.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇪 GermanyType 212-class ×6Baden-Württemberg-class ×4Braunschweig-class ×6
🇮🇹 ItalyCavour-class ×1Nazario Sauro-class ×4Horizon-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 54 warships in service compared to Germany's 45.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Germany's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Germany or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Germany or Italy?
Italy operates 2 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Italy?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Italy's 10.