Navy comparison: Spain vs France

Spain operates a fleet of 78 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 78 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 11 vs 12 frigates, 2 vs 3 amphibious ships, 24 vs 26 patrol boats, 6 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Spain vs France). Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while France's is the French Navy.

Spanish Navy 🇪🇸

Official Name Spanish Navy
Total ships 78 as of 2025
Active ships 78 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Spain navy

French Navy 🇫🇷

Official Name French Navy
Total ships 138 as of 2025
Active ships 133 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of France navy

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

French ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 9
Aircraft carriers 1
Destroyers 10
Cruisers 0
Frigates 12
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 26
Amphibious ships 3
Mine Warfare ships 19
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 58
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Spain or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Spain's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Spain or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Spain's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Spain's 11.
How do the Spain and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 1.8 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (138 vs 78).