Navy comparison: Philippines vs Vietnam
Overview
Philippines operates a fleet of 134 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 115 and 109 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 6 submarines, 7 vs 9 frigates, 7 vs 16 corvettes, 14 vs 11 amphibious ships, 41 vs 32 patrol boats, 24 vs 3 coastal boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships, 2 vs 0 unmanned vessels (Philippines vs Vietnam).
Philippines's navy is officially the Philippine Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Philippine Navy 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 as of 2025 |
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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | 14 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 2 | |
| Other ships | 15 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 11 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Philippines or Vietnam?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Philippines or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 6 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Philippines or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.