Navy comparison: Italy vs Russia
Italy operates a fleet of 309 ships compared to 565 for Russia. Of these, 309 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 81 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 9 destroyers, 9 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 99 corvettes, 45 vs 83 amphibious ships, 19 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 10 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Italy vs Russia). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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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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 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Italy or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Italy's 309 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Italy's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Italy's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the Italy and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 1.8 times larger than Italy's in terms of total ships (565 vs 309).