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Navy comparison: Flag of Japan Japan vs Flag of Philippines Philippines

Japan operates 103 warships compared to 88 for Philippines. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 158 and 126.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Japan JapanWorld #4 50.7
SEAS Index / 100

Japan leads on 6 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Philippines PhilippinesWorld #36 13.1
  • 4 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 40 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 22 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 10 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 4
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 11
  • 18 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 27
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 33
  • 11 Support shipsnot scored 21
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 44 Other shipsnot scored 15
Japan Philippines 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
Japan Philippines Ratio
Official name Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Philippine Navy
Total ships 158 126 🇯🇵 1.3×
Active ships 158 125 🇯🇵 1.3×
On order / planned 19 21 🇵🇭 1.1×
Submarines 22 0 🇯🇵
Principal surface combatants 50 4 🇯🇵 12×
Aircraft carriers 4 0 🇯🇵
Amphibious ships 3 11 🇵🇭 3.7×
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Corvettes 0 4 🇵🇭
Patrol boats 6 27 🇵🇭 4.5×
Mine warfare 18 0 🇯🇵
Coastal boats 0 33 🇵🇭
Auxiliaries 55 37 🇯🇵 1.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇯🇵 JapanHyuga-class ×2Sōryū-class ×12Murasame-class ×9
🇵🇭 PhilippinesJose Rizal-class ×2Pohang-class ×1Tarlac-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Philippines?
Japan has a larger navy with 103 warships in service compared to Philippines's 88.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Philippines?
Japan operates more submarines with 22 compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Japan or Philippines?
Japan has 4 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Philippines?
Japan operates 40 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Philippines?
Japan operates 10 frigates compared to Philippines's 4.