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Navy comparison: Flag of Greece Greece vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

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Greece Turkey
Official name Hellenic Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 157 (2025) 216 (2026)
Active ships 154 194
Naval ensign Ensign of Greece navy Ensign of Turkey navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇬🇷 Greeceas of 2025
  • Submarines 10
  • Cruisers 1
  • Frigates 16
  • Coastal boats 36
  • Patrol boats 10
  • Amphibious ships 26
  • Mine Warfare ships 3
  • Cargo ships 8
  • Support ships 34
  • Other ships 13
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
  • Submarines 18
  • Frigates 24
  • Corvettes 9
  • Patrol boats 41
  • Amphibious ships 6
  • Mine Warfare ships 11
  • Cargo ships 3
  • Support ships 41
  • Unmanned vessels 8
  • Other ships 55

Overview

Greece operates a fleet of 157 ships compared to 216 for Turkey. Of these, 154 and 194 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 18 submarines, 16 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 26 vs 6 amphibious ships, 10 vs 41 patrol boats, 36 vs 0 coastal boats, 3 vs 11 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 8 unmanned vessels (Greece vs Turkey).

Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 216 ships compared to Greece's 157 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Greece's 10.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Greece's 16.