Navy comparison: Greece vs Sri Lanka
Greece operates a fleet of 157 ships compared to 270 for Sri Lanka. Of these, 154 and 270 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 0 submarines, 16 vs 5 frigates, 0 vs 3 corvettes, 26 vs 5 amphibious ships, 10 vs 252 patrol boats, 36 vs 0 coastal boats, 3 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Greece vs Sri Lanka). Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while Sri Lanka's is the Sri Lanka Navy.
Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Sri Lanka Navy 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Total ships | 270 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 270 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 | |
Sri Lankan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 252 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Greece or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 270 ships compared to Greece's 157 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Sri Lanka?
Greece operates more submarines with 10 compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Sri Lanka?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 5.
How do the Greece and Sri Lanka navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 1.7 times larger than Greece's in terms of total ships (270 vs 157).