These are world’s 10 largest navies, number 8 will surprise you, India is…, Pakistan…

New Delhi: Naval power plays an important role in increasing the strategic power of any country. This is the reason why every country in the world with a coastal border is engaged in rapidly increasing its naval power. In such a situation, let us know which are the 10 largest navies of the world.

10 largest navies of the world

  1. China: The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), also known as the Chinese Navy, is the largest navy in the world in terms of fleet size. It is also ahead of the US Navy in terms of numbers. It is made up of five sub-branches, employing a total of 384,000 naval personnel.
  2. USA: The US Navy is the most powerful navy in the world. However, it is second only to China in terms of numbers. The US has a powerful fleet of aircraft carriers, warships, nuclear submarines and aircraft. The US Navy has military bases in every corner of the world, which enhances its global network of logistics capabilities. The US Navy is also capable of monitoring and maintaining a presence in every single region of the world at one time.
  3. Russia: The Russian Navy ranks third in the world in terms of numbers. Even after the dissolution of the USSR, there has been no decrease in the power of the Russian Navy. The Russian Navy consists of 2 aircraft carriers, 52 amphibious warships, 18 destroyer warships, 11 frigates, 85 corvettes, 64 submarines. The Russian Navy fleet has about 150,000 active personnel. The nuclear submarines of the Russian Navy are considered quite powerful. Apart from this, the Russian Navy is also far ahead in terms of the technology of destroyer ships.
  4. Indonesia: The Indonesian Navy is officially known as TNI-AL. It is the fourth largest navy globally. It has a fleet of 331 ships and is known for its strong capabilities in anti-submarine warfare, air defense and amphibious operations. The Indonesian Navy is actively modernizing its fleet and expanding its capabilities, with a focus on developing a blue-water navy.
  5. Sweden: The Swedish Navy is also known as the Royal Swedish Navy. The Swedish Navy is the fifth largest navy in the world. It is known for its expertise in operations and its specialized ships, especially in the Baltic Sea. It operates a fleet that includes submarines, corvettes, mine countermeasure ships and patrol boats, whose main task is to carry out anti-submarine warfare and amphibious operations.
  6. India: The Indian Navy ranks sixth in the world in terms of numbers. The Indian Navy may be behind in terms of numbers, but in terms of firepower, it is ahead of many navies that are larger than it. The Indian Navy has a fleet of 293 ships, which includes a variety of ships such as aircraft carriers (including INS Vikramaditya and the indigenously built INS Vikrant), destroyers, corvettes and submarines. The Indian Navy operates a range of aircraft including fighter jets, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters. The Indian Navy also operates two nuclear submarines. The Indian Navy comprises over 70,000 personnel, including officers and sailors.
  7. Thailand: The Royal Thai Navy of Thailand is the seventh largest navy in the world. It consists of approximately 71,000 active personnel, including 53,000 naval personnel and 18,000 Marine Infantry. The Royal Thai Navy has a fleet of 293 ships. The Thai Navy includes the aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet. The navy also has patrol ships, auxiliary ships, ships used for re-supply and historical purposes. The Royal Thai Navy also has a Naval Special Warfare Command.
  8. Sri Lanka: The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) is a major maritime defense force with about 40,000 personnel. It plays a key role in protecting Sri Lanka’s interests at sea and is actively involved in maritime operations. The Sri Lankan Navy consists of more than 270 small and large ships. The Sri Lankan Navy is responsible for maritime defense, coastal and coastal patrols, amphibious operations and supply operations. The Sri Lankan Navy assists the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Navy as the primary maritime federal agency in maintaining maritime security and safety. The Sri Lankan Navy fleet consists of various types of ships, such as advanced offshore patrol vessels, missile boats, fast attack craft, patrol boats and landing ships/craft.
  9. Finland: The Navy of Finland is also known as the Finnish Navy. The Finnish Navy is quite strong in terms of ships. The Finnish Navy consists of 264 ships, which can carry out missions such as coastal operations, anti-mine warfare, anti-ship warfare. The Finnish Navy employs approximately 2,300 personnel. The Finnish Navy operates a variety of ships, including four command vessels, five minelayers, eight missile craft, three mine countermeasure vessels, and 13 minesweepers. Finland is currently procuring three new multirole corvettes, which are under construction and expected to enter service by 2029, increasing its surface warfare capabilities.
  10. Colombia: The Colombian Navy is officially called the Armada Nacional de la República de Colombia. It is the tenth largest navy in the world. The Colombian Navy consists of 233 ships. Apart from this, 35,000 naval personnel work in the navy of this country. The Colombian Navy is responsible for security and defense in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Colombia’s extensive river network, and some land territories. It operates a diverse fleet of ships, including frigates, submarines, corvettes, and patrol vessels, and is actively involved in counter-narcotics and counter-insurgency operations.

(Source- Global Firepower Ranking)

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