Navy comparison: Italy vs Japan
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Japan's 154 vessels (2.0x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 25 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 46 destroyers, 9 vs 4 frigates, 45 vs 16 amphibious ships, 19 vs 6 patrol boats, 10 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Italy vs Japan). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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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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 | |
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, Italy or Japan?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Japan?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Japan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Italy's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Japan?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Italy and Japan navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 2.0 times larger than Japan's in terms of total ships (309 vs 154).