Navy comparison: Ireland vs Italy
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (8.6x advantage). Of these, 31 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 3 destroyers, 0 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 45 amphibious ships, 29 vs 19 patrol boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Ireland vs Italy). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Italy's is the Italian Navy.
Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 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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Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, Ireland or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Ireland or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Ireland or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or Italy?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 8.6 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (309 vs 36).