Navy comparison: Philippines vs United States
Overview
United States's 475-ship navy outnumbers Philippines's 134 vessels (3.5x advantage). Of these, 115 and 243 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 7 vs 1 frigates, 7 vs 33 corvettes, 29 vs 58 amphibious ships, 41 vs 0 patrol boats, 24 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Philippines vs United States).
Philippines's navy is officially the Philippine Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Philippine Navy 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 475 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 82 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Philippines or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 475 ships compared to Philippines's 134 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Philippines or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Philippines or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Philippines or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Philippines or United States?
Philippines operates 7 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Philippines and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 3.5 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total ships (475 vs 134).