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Navy comparison: Flag of France France vs Flag of Italy Italy

France operates 80 warships compared to 54 for Italy. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 166 and 313.

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

France leads on 6 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Italy ItalyWorld #9 28.4
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 1
  • 10 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 2
  • 9 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 8
  • 12 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 10
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 19 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 10
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 19
  • 2 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 86 Support shipsnot scored 107
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 151
France Italy 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 Italy Ratio
Official name French Navy Italian Navy
Total ships 166 313 🇮🇹 1.9×
Active ships 166 312 🇮🇹 1.9×
On order / planned 12 28 🇮🇹 2.3×
Submarines 9 8 🇫🇷 1.1×
Principal surface combatants 22 12 🇫🇷 1.8×
Aircraft carriers 1 1 —
Amphibious ships 3 4 🇮🇹 1.3×
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Patrol boats 24 19 🇫🇷 1.3×
Mine warfare 19 10 🇫🇷 1.9×
Auxiliaries 86 258 🇮🇹 3.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇫🇷 FranceCharles de Gaulle-class ×1Barracuda-class ×4FREMM frigate-class ×8
🇮🇹 ItalyCavour-class ×1Nazario Sauro-class ×4Horizon-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, France or Italy?
France has a larger navy with 80 warships in service compared to Italy's 54.
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?
France and Italy both have 1 aircraft carrier(s).
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Italy?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Italy's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Italy?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Italy's 10.