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Lithuanian Naval Force
The Lithuanian Naval Force operates 12 active ships in 2026 โ 4 patrol vessels, 2 mine warfare ships, 5 auxiliaries. It ranks #79 of 81 navies worldwide, with 3 more hulls on order or under construction.
Active ships
122026
Total ships
12
SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength)
3.0/ 100
The score reflects a fleet of
0 light combatants and 6 minor vessels
out of 12 active vessels, weighted by ship category, size and age.
Air wing ร1.00
ยท sustainment ร1.00
ยท armament ร1.00
ยท availability ร1.10
Fleet Composition
In serviceOn order
Full inventory in 2026
15 shipsNavy
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal boats | |||||
| Fast attack craft | Watercat M18 AMC | โ |
โ
(2 ships) |
Ordered | 2026 |
| Mine Warfare ships | |||||
| Minehunter | Hunt | Skalvis | M53 | Active | 2011 |
| Hunt | Kurลกis | M54 | Active | 2011 | |
| Minehunter / search and rescue | Hunt | Sลซduvis | M55 | Fitting Out | โ |
| Other ships | |||||
| Fast patrol boat | SB90E | ลฝaibas | P351 | Active | 2023 |
| Patrol boats | |||||
| Patrol vessel | Flyvefisken | ลฝemaitis | P11 | Active | 2008 |
| Flyvefisken | Dzลซkas | P12 | Active | 2009 | |
| Flyvefisken | Aukลกtaitis | P14 | Active | 2010 | |
| Flyvefisken | Sฤlis | P15 | Active | 2016 | |
| Support ships | |||||
| Search and rescue ship | โ | ล akiai | โ | Active | 2009 |
| Harbour cutter | โ | Vilnelฤ | H21 | Active | 1992 |
| Harbour tugboat | โ | Atlas | H22 | Active | 2000 |
| Damen ASD Tug 3010-ICE | Lokys | H24 | Active | 2025 | |
| Minelayer and command ship | Vidar | Jotvingis | N42 | Active | 2006 |
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Last updated on 23 September 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ships does Lithuania's navy have?
Lithuanian Naval Force operates 12 active naval vessels. Including reserve and training ships, the total fleet size is 12 vessels.
How does Lithuania's navy rank globally?
Lithuanian Naval Force ranks #79 out of 81 navies worldwide based on the SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength), which measures overall naval capability considering fleet composition and combat effectiveness.
Does Lithuania have submarines?
No, Lithuanian Naval Force does not currently operate submarines. The fleet focuses on surface vessels for coastal defense and patrol missions.
Does Lithuania have aircraft carriers?
No, Lithuanian Naval Force does not currently operate aircraft carriers. Power projection relies on other surface combatants and land-based naval aviation.
What is the SEAS Index score of Lithuania?
Lithuania has a SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) score of 3.0 out of 100. This composite score weights every active hull by category (carriers and cruisers highest, then destroyers, submarines and frigates), size and age, with nuclear-powered submarines counted higher and minor and amphibious vessels capped at 30% of the combatant points; it then credits the carriers for their embarked air wing, the surface combatants for their replenishment ships and the combatants for their naval missiles, and applies a budget-based availability proxy to the whole fleet.
What types of ships does Lithuania's navy operate?
Lithuanian Naval Force operates a diverse fleet including 5 support ships, 4 patrol boats, 3 mine warfare ships, 2 coastal boats. The fleet composition reflects the country's maritime defense priorities and strategic requirements.
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Latest Data Updates
- SEP 232026 Updated Navy inventory added: Hunt-class minehunters, Flyvefisken patrol vessels, command ship Jotvingis, support craft and Watercat boats on order.