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Navy comparison: Flag of France France vs Flag of Ukraine Ukraine

France's 80 warships outnumber Ukraine's 21 (3.8:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 166 and 159.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of France FranceWorld #8 39.4
SEAS Index / 100

France leads on 8 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Ukraine UkraineWorld #54 7.1
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 10 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 9 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 12 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 19 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 6
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 2 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 86 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
France Ukraine Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
France Ukraine Ratio
Official name French Navy Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 166 159 🇫🇷 ≈
Active ships 166 38 🇫🇷 4.4×
On order / planned 12 15 🇺🇦 1.2×
Submarines 9 0 🇫🇷
Principal surface combatants 22 0 🇫🇷
Aircraft carriers 1 0 🇫🇷
Amphibious ships 3 1 🇫🇷 3.0×
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Patrol boats 24 14 🇫🇷 1.7×
Mine warfare 19 6 🇫🇷 3.2×
Auxiliaries 86 17 🇫🇷 5.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇫🇷 FranceCharles de Gaulle-class ×1Barracuda-class ×4FREMM frigate-class ×8
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, France or Ukraine?
France has a larger navy with 80 warships in service compared to Ukraine's 21.
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.
How do the France and Ukraine navies compare in size?
France's navy is 3.8 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (80 vs 21).