Navy comparison: Italy vs Ukraine
Italy operates a fleet of 309 ships compared to 175 for Ukraine. Of these, 309 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 9 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 45 vs 5 amphibious ships, 19 vs 138 patrol boats, 10 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Italy vs Ukraine). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 as of 2025 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 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 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Ukraine's 175 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Italy and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 1.8 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (309 vs 175).