Navy comparison: Ireland vs Philippines
Philippines's 134-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (3.7x advantage). Of these, 31 and 115 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 0 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 29 amphibious ships, 29 vs 41 patrol boats, 0 vs 24 coastal boats (Ireland vs Philippines). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Philippines's is the Philippine 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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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 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 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Philippines?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or Philippines?
Philippines operates more submarines with 2 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or Philippines?
Philippines operates 7 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and Philippines navies compare in size?
Philippines's navy is 3.7 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (134 vs 36).