Navy comparison: Poland vs Ukraine
Overview
Ukraine's 175-ship navy outnumbers Poland's 46 vessels (3.8x advantage). Of these, 45 and 41 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 1 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 frigates, 2 vs 2 corvettes, 0 vs 2 amphibious ships, 0 vs 137 patrol boats, 3 vs 0 coastal boats, 26 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Poland vs Ukraine).
Poland's navy is officially the Polish Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
Polish Navy 🇵🇱
| Official Name | Polish Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 45 as of 2025 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2026 |
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Polish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 1 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 26 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 137 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Poland or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Poland's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Poland or Ukraine?
Poland operates more submarines with 1 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Poland or Ukraine?
Poland operates 2 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Poland and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Ukraine's navy is 3.8 times larger than Poland's in terms of total ships (175 vs 46).