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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Portugal Portugal

Fleet Profile
Germany Portugal
Official name German Navy Portuguese Navy
Total ships 90 (2026) 36 (2025)
Active ships 72 36
Naval ensign Ensign of Germany navy Ensign of Portugal navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇩🇪 Germanyas of 2026
  • Submarines 12
  • Frigates 19
  • Corvettes 10
  • Patrol boats 10
  • Mine Warfare ships 12
  • Support ships 20
  • Other ships 7
🇵🇹 Portugalas of 2025
  • Submarines 2
  • Frigates 5
  • Corvettes 2
  • Patrol boats 19
  • Support ships 4
  • Other ships 4

Overview

Germany's 90-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (2.5x advantage). Of these, 72 and 36 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 12 vs 2 submarines, 19 vs 5 frigates, 10 vs 2 corvettes, 10 vs 19 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Portugal).

Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Portugal?
Germany has a larger navy with 90 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Portugal?
Germany operates more submarines with 12 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Portugal?
Germany operates 19 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Germany and Portugal navies compare in size?
Germany's navy is 2.5 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (90 vs 36).