Navy comparison: United Kingdom vs Philippines
United Kingdom operates a fleet of 80 ships compared to 134 for Philippines. Of these, 63 and 115 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 2 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 6 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 29 amphibious ships, 26 vs 41 patrol boats, 0 vs 24 coastal boats, 18 vs 0 mine warfare ships (United Kingdom vs Philippines). United Kingdom's navy is officially the Royal Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine Navy.
Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 as of 2025 |
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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 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 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Kingdom or Philippines?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or Philippines?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 9 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or Philippines?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or Philippines?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or Philippines?
United Kingdom operates 8 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.
How do the United Kingdom and Philippines navies compare in size?
Philippines's navy is 1.7 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total ships (134 vs 80).