Cuban Revolutionary Navy 🇨🇺
Key facts
| Official Name | Cuban Revolutionary Navy |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| World rank | #55 |
| Ships in service | 33 (as of 2026) |
| Total ships | 33 |
| Naval ensign |
Number of active ships by category
| Ship category | Active | |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Submarines | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
Global Navy Index
13.5
Global Rank: #55 / 71
The Navy Index measures Cuban Revolutionary Navy's overall naval capability on a 0-100 scale, based on fleet composition and combat effectiveness.
| 🚢 Capital Ships | 0 | Aircraft carriers & cruisers (highest weight) |
| ⚓ Major Combatants | 3 | Destroyers, submarines & frigates |
| 🚤 Light Combatants | 1 | Corvettes & amphibious vessels |
| ⛵ Minor Vessels | 28 | Patrol, coastal & mine warfare |
| 📊 Total Active | 33 | Combat vessels (auxiliaries excluded) |
Methodology: Square root scaled index weighted by ship combat capability. Capital ships score highest due to force projection capability. Auxiliary vessels are excluded.
Detailed inventory of Cuban Navy
Corvettes
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette | Pauk II | Active | - |
Frigates
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frigate | Rio Damuji | (2 ships) | Active | - |
Mine Warfare ships
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minesweeper | Sonya | (3 ships) | Active | - | |
| Yevgenya | (5 ships) | Active | - |
Patrol boats
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missile boat | Osa II | (6 ships) | Active | - | |
| Patrol boat | Stenka | (2 ships) | Active | - | |
| Patrol craft | Zhuk | (12 ships) | Active | - |
Submarines
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midget submarine | Delfin | Active | - |
Support ships
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence collection | Intelligence vessel | Active | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ships does Cuba's navy have?
Cuban Revolutionary Navy operates 33 active naval vessels. Including reserve and training ships, the total fleet size is 33 vessels.
How does Cuba's navy rank globally?
Cuban Revolutionary Navy ranks #55 out of 71 navies worldwide based on the Global Navy Index, which measures overall naval capability considering fleet composition and combat effectiveness.
Does Cuba have submarines?
Yes, Cuban Revolutionary Navy operates 1 submarines. These include both nuclear-powered and conventional diesel-electric submarines for various missions including strategic deterrence, anti-submarine warfare, and reconnaissance.
Does Cuba have aircraft carriers?
No, Cuban Revolutionary Navy does not currently operate aircraft carriers. Power projection relies on other surface combatants and land-based naval aviation.
What is the Navy Index of Cuba?
Cuba has a Navy Index score of 13.5 out of 100. This composite score measures overall naval capability, with capital ships (carriers, cruisers) weighted highest, followed by major combatants (destroyers, submarines, frigates), and light combatants.
What types of ships does Cuba's navy operate?
Cuban Revolutionary Navy operates a diverse fleet including 20 patrol boats, 8 mine warfare ships, 2 frigates, 1 support ships. The fleet composition reflects the country's maritime defense priorities and strategic requirements.