Navy comparison: Greece vs Japan
Greece operates a fleet of 157 ships compared to 154 for Japan. Of these, 154 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 25 submarines, 0 vs 46 destroyers, 16 vs 4 frigates, 26 vs 16 amphibious ships, 10 vs 6 patrol boats, 36 vs 0 coastal boats, 3 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Greece vs Japan). Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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 | |
Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Greece or Japan?
Greece has a larger navy with 157 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Greece's 10.
Which navy has more destroyers, Greece or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Japan?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to Japan's 4.