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Navy comparison: Flag of Italy Italy vs Flag of Ukraine Ukraine

Italy's 54 warships outnumber Ukraine's 21 (2.6:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 313 and 159.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Italy ItalyWorld #9 28.7
SEAS Index / 100

Italy leads on 7 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Ukraine UkraineWorld #54 7.1
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 2 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 8 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 10 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 4 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 10 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 6
  • 19 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 107 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 151 Other shipsnot scored 0
Italy Ukraine Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Italy Ukraine Ratio
Official name Italian Navy Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 313 159 🇮🇹 2.0×
Active ships 312 38 🇮🇹 8.2×
On order / planned 28 15 🇮🇹 1.9×
Submarines 8 0 🇮🇹
Principal surface combatants 12 0 🇮🇹
Aircraft carriers 1 0 🇮🇹
Amphibious ships 4 1 🇮🇹 4.0×
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Patrol boats 19 14 🇮🇹 1.4×
Mine warfare 10 6 🇮🇹 1.7×
Auxiliaries 258 17 🇮🇹 15×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇹 ItalyCavour-class ×1Nazario Sauro-class ×4Horizon-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy has a larger navy with 54 warships in service compared to Ukraine's 21.
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 2 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy operates 10 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Italy and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 2.6 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (54 vs 21).