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Navy comparison: Flag of Philippines Philippines vs Flag of Taiwan Taiwan

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Philippines Taiwan
Official name Philippine Navy Republic of China Navy
Total ships 134 (2025) 107 (2026)
Active ships 117 97
Naval ensign Ensign of Philippines navy Ensign of Taiwan navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇵🇭 Philippinesas of 2025
  • Submarines 2
  • Frigates 7
  • Corvettes 7
  • Coastal boats 24
  • Patrol boats 41
  • Amphibious ships 14
  • Cargo ships 1
  • Support ships 21
  • Unmanned vessels 2
  • Other ships 15
🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
  • Submarines 12
  • Destroyers 4
  • Frigates 21
  • Corvettes 8
  • Coastal boats 2
  • Patrol boats 37
  • Amphibious ships 8
  • Mine Warfare ships 10
  • Support ships 5

Overview

Philippines operates a fleet of 134 ships compared to 107 for Taiwan. Of these, 117 and 97 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 12 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 7 vs 21 frigates, 7 vs 8 corvettes, 14 vs 8 amphibious ships, 41 vs 37 patrol boats, 24 vs 2 coastal boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships, 2 vs 0 unmanned vessels (Philippines vs Taiwan).

Philippines's navy is officially the Philippine Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Philippines or Taiwan?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to Taiwan's 107 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 12 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.