Navy comparison: Egypt vs Japan
Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Japan's 154 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 318 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 25 submarines, 0 vs 46 destroyers, 13 vs 4 frigates, 7 vs 0 corvettes, 17 vs 16 amphibious ships, 235 vs 6 patrol boats, 12 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs Japan). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
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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Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
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, Egypt or Japan?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Egypt's 8.
Which navy has more destroyers, Egypt or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Egypt's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Japan?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Egypt and Japan navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 2.1 times larger than Japan's in terms of total ships (320 vs 154).