Top 10 Most Strongest Navies in the World | Top 10 Most Powerful Navies In The World

Top 10 Most Powerful and Strongest Naval Forces

A navy is essential for any country with a maritime section. At present, naval power is very important to maintain its military strength around the world. Therefore, many powerful countries are working to keep their navies strong.

 

10.     Islamic Republic of Iran Navy

• Frigates ( 1 under reconstruction ): 7
• Corvettes: 3
• Fast Attack Crafts: 19
• Patrol Boats: 46
• Amphibious Ships: 31
• Auxiliary Ships: 17
• Submarines: 19
• Aircraft: 54

09.    Italian Navy

• Aircraft Carriers: 2
• Helicopter Carriers: 0
• Amphibious Warships: 3
• Destroyers: 4
• Frigates: 12
• Corvette: 5
• Submarine: 6
• Patrol Vessels: 16
• Mine Warfare: 10
• Active Personnel: 31,000
• Naval Aviation: 70 Aircrafts

08.    Royal Navy

• Ship of the Line: 1
• Aircraft Carriers: 2
• Submarines: 10
• Amphibious Transport Docks: 2
• Destroyers: 6
• Frigates: 12
• Offshore Patrol Vessels: 8
• Mine Countermeasures Vessels: 11
• Fast Patrol Boats: 18
• Survey Ships: 4
• Ice Patrol Ship: 1

07.    French Navy

• Aircraft Carriers: 1
• Helicopter Carriers: 3
• Amphibious Warships: 3
• Destroyers: 11
• Frigates: 11
• Corvette: 0
• Submarine: 10
• Patrol Vessels: 15
• Mine Warfare: 17
• Active Personnel: 36,000 (approximately)
• Naval Aviation: 210 Aircrafts

06.    Republic of Korea Navy

• Aircraft Carriers: 1
• Helicopter Carriers: 1
• Amphibious Warships: 34
• Destroyers: 12
• Frigates: 14
• Corvette: 12
• Submarine: 22
• Patrol Vessels: 26
• Mine Warfare: 11
• Active Personnel: 70,000

05.    Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

• Light Aircraft Carrier: 1
• Submarines: 19
• Helicopter Carriers: 2
• Destroyers: 26
• Frigates: 10
• Destroyer Escorts: 6
• Landing Ships: 3
• Minesweepers: 30
• Patrol Boats: 6
• Training Ships: 8
• Auxiliaries: 21

04.    Indian Navy

• Aircraft Carriers: 2
• Helicopter Carriers: 0
• Amphibious Warships: 6
• Destroyers: 10
• Frigates: 13
• Corvette: 23
• Submarine: 17
• Patrol Vessels: 139
• Mine Warfare: 13
• Active Personnel: 67,300
• Naval Aviation: 300 Aircrafts

03.    People's Liberation Army Navy

• Aircraft Carriers: 2
• Landing Helicopter Dock: 2
• Amphibious Transport Docks: 8
• Landing Ship Tanks: 32
• Landing Ship Mediums: 33
• Destroyers: 41
• Frigates: 49
• Corvettes: 70
• Missile Boats: 109
• Submarine Chasers: 26
• Gunboats: 17
• Mine Countermeasure Vessels: 36
• Submarines: 79
• Replenishment Ships: 19
• Auxiliaries: 232

02.    Russian Navy

• Aircraft Carrier: 1
• Battlecruisers: 2
• Cruisers: 3
• Destroyers: 10
• Frigates: 11
• Corvettes: 85
• Landing Ship Tanks: 21
• Landing Craft: 38
• Special-Purpose Ships: 15
• Patrol Ships: 3
• Patrol Boats: 42
• Mine Countermeasures Vessels: 49
• Special-Purpose Submarines: 12
• Active Ballistic Missile/Cruise Missile and Attack Submarines: 58

01.    United States Navy

• Aircraft Carriers: 11
• Helicopter Carriers: 10
• Amphibious Warships: 34
• Destroyers: 92
• Frigates: 0
• Corvette: 22
• Submarine: 68
• Patrol Vessels: 13
• Mine Warfare: 8
• Active Personnel: 4,000,000
• Naval Aviation: 3,900 Aircrafts

Most Powerful and Strongest Navies in the World

1. United States Navy
2. Russian Navy
3. People's Liberation Army Navy
4. Indian Navy
5. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
6. Republic of Korea Navy
7. French Navy
8. Royal Navy
9. Italian Navy
10. Islamic Republic of Iran Navy