Navy comparison: Ireland vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (16:1 advantage). Of these, 31 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 0 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 99 corvettes, 0 vs 83 amphibious ships, 29 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Ireland vs Russia). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Russia's is the Russian 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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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Ireland or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Ireland or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 15.7 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (565 vs 36).