Navy comparison:
Lithuania vs
New Zealand
Lithuania operates 6 warships compared to 6 for New Zealand. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 12 and 15.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
SEAS Index / 100
New Zealand leads on 3 of 5 categories
Lithuania
New Zealand
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
| Lithuania | New Zealand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lithuanian Naval Force | Royal New Zealand Navy | |
| Total ships | 12 | 15 | 🇳🇿 1.2× |
| Active ships | 12 | 12 | — |
| On order / planned | 3 | 0 | 🇱🇹 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇿 |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇿 |
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| Patrol boats | 4 | 1 | 🇱🇹 4.0× |
| Mine warfare | 2 | 0 | 🇱🇹 |
| Auxiliaries | 6 | 6 | — |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇳🇿 New ZealandAnzac-class ×2
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Lithuania or New Zealand?
New Zealand has a larger navy with 6 warships in service compared to Lithuania's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Lithuania or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates 2 frigates compared to Lithuania's 0.