Navy comparison: Japan vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Japan's 154 vessels (3.7x advantage). Of these, 154 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 46 vs 9 destroyers, 4 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 99 corvettes, 16 vs 83 amphibious ships, 6 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 22 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Russia). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Russia's is the Russian 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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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Japan's 25.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Japan or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Japan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Russia?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Russia's 9.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Japan and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 3.7 times larger than Japan's in terms of total ships (565 vs 154).