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
Naval Ensign

Ensign of United Kingdom navy

Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰

Official Name Pakistan Navy
Total ships 148 as of 2025
Active ships 109 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Pakistan navy

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).