Navy comparison: Japan vs Myanmar
Japan operates a fleet of 154 ships compared to 240 for Myanmar. Of these, 154 and 234 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 3 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 4 vs 6 frigates, 0 vs 3 corvettes, 16 vs 42 amphibious ships, 6 vs 103 patrol boats, 0 vs 43 coastal boats, 22 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Myanmar). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Myanmar's is the Myanmar Navy.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2025 |
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Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 43 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Myanmar?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Myanmar?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Myanmar's 3.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Myanmar?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Myanmar?
Myanmar operates 6 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Japan and Myanmar navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 1.6 times larger than Japan's in terms of total ships (240 vs 154).