Navy comparison: Greece vs Italy
Greece operates a fleet of 157 ships compared to 309 for Italy. Of these, 154 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 3 destroyers, 16 vs 9 frigates, 26 vs 45 amphibious ships, 10 vs 19 patrol boats, 36 vs 0 coastal boats, 3 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Greece vs Italy). Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while Italy's is the Italian Navy.
Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 as of 2025 |
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Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Greece or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Greece's 157 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Italy?
Greece operates more submarines with 10 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Greece or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Greece or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Italy?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the Greece and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 2.0 times larger than Greece's in terms of total ships (309 vs 157).