Navy comparison: France vs Philippines
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 134 for Philippines. Of these, 133 and 115 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 2 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 3 vs 29 amphibious ships, 26 vs 41 patrol boats, 0 vs 24 coastal boats, 19 vs 0 mine warfare ships (France vs Philippines). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 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 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Philippines?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Philippines's 134 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Philippines?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Philippines?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Philippines?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Philippines?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.