Navy comparison: Japan vs Vietnam
Japan operates a fleet of 154 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 154 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 9 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 4 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 16 vs 21 amphibious ships, 6 vs 32 patrol boats, 22 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Vietnam). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Vietnam?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Vietnam?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Vietnam's 9.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Vietnam?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Japan's 4.