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Navy comparison: Flag of Italy Italy vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

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Italy Turkey
Official name Italian Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 311 (2025) 216 (2026)
Active ships 311 194
Naval ensign Ensign of Italy navy Ensign of Turkey navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇮🇹 Italyas of 2025
  • Submarines 8
  • Aircraft carriers 1
  • Destroyers 3
  • Frigates 10
  • Patrol boats 19
  • Amphibious ships 4
  • Mine Warfare ships 10
  • Support ships 104
  • Other ships 152
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
  • Submarines 18
  • Frigates 24
  • Corvettes 9
  • Patrol boats 41
  • Amphibious ships 6
  • Mine Warfare ships 11
  • Cargo ships 3
  • Support ships 41
  • Unmanned vessels 8
  • Other ships 55

Overview

Italy operates a fleet of 311 ships compared to 216 for Turkey. Of these, 311 and 194 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 18 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 10 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 4 vs 6 amphibious ships, 19 vs 41 patrol boats, 10 vs 11 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 8 unmanned vessels (Italy vs Turkey).

Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Italy or Turkey?
Italy has a larger navy with 311 ships compared to Turkey's 216 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Turkey?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Turkey?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Italy's 10.