Navy comparison: France vs Singapore
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Singapore's 57 vessels (2.4x advantage). Of these, 133 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 6 frigates, 0 vs 12 corvettes, 3 vs 4 amphibious ships, 26 vs 8 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 19 vs 4 mine warfare ships (France vs Singapore). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 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 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Singapore?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Singapore?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Singapore?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Singapore?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the France and Singapore navies compare in size?
France's navy is 2.4 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (138 vs 57).