Navy comparison: France vs Japan
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 154 for Japan. Of these, 133 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 25 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 46 destroyers, 12 vs 4 frigates, 3 vs 16 amphibious ships, 26 vs 6 patrol boats, 19 vs 22 mine warfare ships (France vs Japan). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 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 | |
Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Japan?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Japan?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Japan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to France's 10.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Japan?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Japan's 4.