Navy comparison: Japan vs Ukraine
Overview
Japan operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 175 for Ukraine. Of these, 155 and 42 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 0 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 5 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 16 vs 5 amphibious ships, 6 vs 138 patrol boats, 22 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Ukraine).
Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 as of 2025 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2026 |
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Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Japan's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Ukraine?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Ukraine?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Ukraine?
Japan operates 5 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.