Navy comparison: France vs Greece
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 157 for Greece. Of these, 133 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 10 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 16 frigates, 3 vs 26 amphibious ships, 26 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 36 coastal boats, 19 vs 3 mine warfare ships (France vs Greece). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Greece's is the Hellenic Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Greece?
Greece has a larger navy with 157 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Greece?
Greece operates more submarines with 10 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Greece?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Greece?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Greece?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to France's 12.