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Navy comparison: Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom vs Flag of Ukraine Ukraine

United Kingdom's 58 warships outnumber Ukraine's 21 (2.8:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 143 and 159.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of United Kingdom United KingdomWorld #6 41.6
SEAS Index / 100

United Kingdom leads on 7 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Ukraine UkraineWorld #54 7.1
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 6 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 10 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 5 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 7 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 6
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 0
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom Ukraine Ratio
Official name Royal Navy Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 143 159 🇺🇦 1.1×
Active ships 62 38 🇬🇧 1.6×
On order / planned 23 15 🇬🇧 1.5×
Submarines 10 0 🇬🇧
Principal surface combatants 11 0 🇬🇧
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇬🇧
Amphibious ships 2 1 🇬🇧 2.0×
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Patrol boats 26 14 🇬🇧 1.9×
Mine warfare 7 6 🇬🇧 1.2×
Auxiliaries 4 17 🇺🇦 4.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇬🇧 United KingdomQueen Elizabeth-class ×2Astute-class ×6Daring-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom has a larger navy with 58 warships in service compared to Ukraine's 21.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 10 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom operates 5 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the United Kingdom and Ukraine navies compare in size?
United Kingdom's navy is 2.8 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (58 vs 21).