Navy comparison: Japan vs Taiwan
Japan operates a fleet of 154 ships compared to 113 for Taiwan. Of these, 154 and 102 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 14 submarines, 46 vs 4 destroyers, 4 vs 21 frigates, 0 vs 8 corvettes, 16 vs 8 amphibious ships, 6 vs 37 patrol boats, 22 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Taiwan). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China 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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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 113 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 102 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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to Taiwan's 113 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Taiwan's 14.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Japan's 4.