Destroyers by Country
Overview
Destroyers are versatile warships equipped for anti-air, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare. Modern guided-missile destroyers like the Arleigh Burke class serve as the backbone of blue-water navies, providing fleet defense and land-attack capabilities. This ranking compares nations by their destroyer fleet strength.
🇺🇸 United States
Leading Country
12
Countries
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| # | Country | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | 78 | |
| 2 | 🇨🇳 China | 56 | |
| 3 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 46 | |
| 4 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 13 | |
| 5 | 🇮🇳 India | 11 | |
| 6 | 🇫🇷 France | 10 | |
| 7 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 6 | |
| 8 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 6 | |
| 9 | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 4 | |
| 10 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 3 | |
| 11 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 3 | |
| 12 | 🇮🇹 Italy | 3 |