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Navy comparison: Flag of Norway Norway vs Flag of Ukraine Ukraine

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Norway Ukraine
Official name Royal Norwegian Navy Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 60 (2025) 175 (2026)
Active ships 60 41
Naval ensign — Ensign of Ukraine navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇳🇴 Norwayas of 2025
  • Submarines 6
  • Frigates 4
  • Corvettes 6
  • Coastal boats 6
  • Patrol boats 25
  • Mine Warfare ships 5
  • Support ships 5
  • Other ships 3
🇺🇦 Ukraineas of 2026
  • Corvettes 2
  • Patrol boats 137
  • Amphibious ships 2
  • Mine Warfare ships 6
  • Cargo ships 1
  • Support ships 23
  • Other ships 4

Overview

Ukraine's 175-ship navy outnumbers Norway's 60 vessels (2.9x advantage). Of these, 60 and 41 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 4 vs 0 frigates, 6 vs 2 corvettes, 0 vs 2 amphibious ships, 25 vs 137 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Norway vs Ukraine).

Norway's navy is officially the Royal Norwegian Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Norway or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Norway or Ukraine?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Norway or Ukraine?
Norway operates 4 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Norway and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Ukraine's navy is 2.9 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (175 vs 60).