Navy comparison: Italy vs United States
Italy operates a fleet of 309 ships compared to 474 for United States. Of these, 309 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 71 submarines, 1 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 78 destroyers, 9 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 33 corvettes, 45 vs 58 amphibious ships, 19 vs 0 patrol boats, 10 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Italy vs United States). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Italy or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Italy's 309 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Italy's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Italy's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or United States?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Italy and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 1.5 times larger than Italy's in terms of total ships (474 vs 309).