Navy comparison: France vs Ukraine
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 175 for Ukraine. Of these, 133 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 3 vs 5 amphibious ships, 26 vs 138 patrol boats, 19 vs 6 mine warfare ships (France vs Ukraine). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Ukraine?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Ukraine?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Ukraine?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Ukraine?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.