Navy comparison: Spain vs Japan
Spain operates a fleet of 78 ships compared to 154 for Japan. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 25 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 46 destroyers, 11 vs 4 frigates, 2 vs 16 amphibious ships, 24 vs 6 patrol boats, 6 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Japan). Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 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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Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
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, Spain or Japan?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Japan?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Japan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Spain or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Spain's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Japan?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Spain and Japan navies compare in size?
Japan's navy is 2.0 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (154 vs 78).