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Navy comparison: Flag of France France vs Flag of Greece Greece

France operates 80 warships compared to 69 for Greece. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 166 and 141.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of France FranceWorld #8 39.4
SEAS Index / 100

France leads on 8 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Greece GreeceWorld #19 20.2
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 10 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 9 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 8
  • 12 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 13
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 7
  • 19 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 6
  • 2 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 33
  • 86 Support shipsnot scored 32
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 8
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 32
France Greece Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
France Greece Ratio
Official name French Navy Hellenic Navy
Total ships 166 141 🇫🇷 1.2×
Active ships 166 141 🇫🇷 1.2×
On order / planned 12 5 🇫🇷 2.4×
Submarines 9 8 🇫🇷 1.1×
Principal surface combatants 22 13 🇫🇷 1.7×
Aircraft carriers 1 0 🇫🇷
Amphibious ships 3 7 🇬🇷 2.3×
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Patrol boats 24 6 🇫🇷 4.0×
Mine warfare 19 2 🇫🇷 9.5×
Coastal boats 0 33 🇬🇷
Auxiliaries 86 72 🇫🇷 1.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇫🇷 FranceCharles de Gaulle-class ×1Barracuda-class ×4FREMM frigate-class ×8
🇬🇷 GreeceType 209-class ×4Kortenaer-class ×8Jason-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, France or Greece?
France has a larger navy with 80 warships in service compared to Greece's 69.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Greece?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Greece's 8.
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 13 frigates compared to France's 12.