Navy comparison: United Kingdom vs Pakistan
United Kingdom operates a fleet of 80 ships compared to 148 for Pakistan. Of these, 63 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 16 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 6 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 15 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 26 vs 85 patrol boats, 18 vs 3 mine warfare ships (United Kingdom vs Pakistan). United Kingdom's navy is officially the Royal Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Navy.
Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 as of 2025 |
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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Kingdom or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 148 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 16 compared to United Kingdom's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or Pakistan?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or Pakistan?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to United Kingdom's 8.
How do the United Kingdom and Pakistan navies compare in size?
Pakistan's navy is 1.9 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total ships (148 vs 80).