Navy comparison: France vs Italy

French Navy 🇫🇷

Official Name French Navy
Total ships138
Active ships133
Naval Ensign

Ensign of France navy

Italian Navy 🇮🇹

Official Name Italian Navy
Total ships309
Active ships309
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Italy navy

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

Italian ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 8
Aircraft carriers 1
Destroyers 3
Cruisers 0
Frigates 9
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 19
Amphibious ships 45
Mine Warfare ships 10
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 104
Other ships 110

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, France or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Italy?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to France's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Italy?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Italy's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Italy?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the France and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 2.2 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (309 vs 138).