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
Naval Ensign

Ensign of France navy

Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦

Official Name Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 175 as of 2026
Active ships 42 as of 2026
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Ukraine navy

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.