Revealed: Countries With Most Submarines (2023)
Assessing a nation’s military strength on a global scale often involves examining the size and technology of its weaponry. Submarines have become a crucial asset in modern warfare, increasingly focused on stealth and undercover missions. These underwater vessels play a vital role in naval arsenals, serving as a strategic deterrent, particularly nuclear deterrence. They’re essential components of the world’s leading naval forces.
The United States is known for having one of the most powerful military forces in the world. However, it may surprise you that the U.S. doesn’t hold the top spot when it comes to submarines. That said, it doesn’t mean that the U.S. lacks in this area. The U.S. prioritizes quality over quantity, and many of its submarines are powered by nuclear energy. The U.S. has consistently invested in cutting-edge technology and maintenance, making their submarines some of the most advanced in the world. Y
China has been making significant progress in bolstering its military capabilities in recent years. One area where they’ve excelled is their submarine fleet, which currently consists of 79 vessels. These submarines range from diesel-electric to nuclear-powered, showcasing China’s technological prowess. What’s particularly notable is that the vast majority of these submarines are made in China, with the incorporation of their own advancements.
- China
Number of submarines in active service: 79
Total naval fleet size: 730
Military expenditure (2022): $291,958.4 million
Submarines in fleet: Jin-class, Shang-class, Han-class, Yuan-class - Russia
Number of submarines in active service: 70
Total naval fleet size: 598
Military expenditure (2022): $86,373.1 million
Submarines in fleet: Typhoon-class, Borey-class, Victor-class, Akula-class - United States
Number of submarines in active service: 68
Total naval fleet size: 484
Military expenditure (2022): $876,943.2 million
Submarines in fleet: Ohio-class, Seawolf-class, Los Angeles-class, Virginia-class - North Korea
Number of submarines in active service: 35
Total naval fleet size: 519
GlobalFirepower PowerIndex score: 0.5118
Submarines in fleet: Simpo-class, Sango-class, Yono-class, Type 033-class - South Korea
Number of submarines in active service: 22
Total naval fleet size: 157
Military expenditure (2022): $46,365.42 million
Submarines in fleet: Sohn Wonyil-class, Chang Bogo-class - Japan
Number of submarines in active service: 21
Total naval fleet size: 155
Military expenditure (2022): $45,992.09 million
Submarines in fleet: Taigei-class, Soryu-class, Oyashio-class - Iran
Number of submarines in active service: 19
Total naval fleet size: 101
Military expenditure (2022): $6,846.597 million
Submarines in fleet: Kilo-class, Fateh-class, Ghadir-class - India
Number of submarines in active service: 18
Total naval fleet size: 295
Military expenditure (2022): $81,363.19 million
Submarines in fleet: Arihant-class, Kalvari-class, Singhughosh-class, Shishumar-class - Turkey
Number of submarines in active service: 12
Total naval fleet size: 154
Military expenditure (2022): $10,644.58 million
Submarines in fleet: Atilay-class, Preveze-class, Gur-class - Greece
Number of submarines in active service: 11
Total naval fleet size: 120
Military expenditure (2022): $8,104.85 million
Submarines in fleet: Glavkos-class, Poseidon-class, Okeanos-class, Papanikolis-class - United Kingdom
Number of submarines in active service: 10
Total naval fleet size: 73
Military expenditure (2022): $68,462.58 million
Submarines in fleet: Vanguard-class, Astute-class, Trafalgar-class - Pakistan
Number of submarines in active service: 9
Total naval fleet size: 114
Military expenditure (2022): $10,337.48 million
Submarines in fleet: Agosta 90-class, Agosta 70-class, Cosmos-class - France
Number of submarines in active service: 9
Total naval fleet size: 126
Military expenditure (2022): $53,638.75 million
Submarines in fleet: Rubis-class, Barracuda-class, Triomphant-class - Italy
Number of submarines in active service: 8
Total naval fleet size: 313
Military expenditure (2022): $33,489.7 million
Submarines in fleet: Todaro-class, Sauro-class - Egypt
Number of submarines in active service: 8
Total naval fleet size: 245
Military expenditure (2022): $4,645.922 million
Submarines in fleet: Romeo-class, Type 209-class - Brazil
Number of submarines in active service: 7
Total naval fleet size: 112
Military expenditure (2022): $20,210.78 million
Submarines in fleet: Tupi-class, Scorpene-class - Singapore
Number of submarines in active service: 7
Total naval fleet size: 40
Military expenditure (2022): $11687 million
Submarines in fleet: Invincible-class submarines, Archer-class, Challenger class - Vietnam
Number of submarines in active service: 6
Total naval fleet size: 109
Submarines in fleet: Kilo-class - Peru
Number of submarines in active service: 6
Total naval fleet size: 63 –
Military expenditure (2022): $2,845.43 million
Submarines in fleet: Type 209/1200-class - Norway
Number of submarines in active service: 6
Total naval fleet size: 48
Military expenditure (2022): $8,388.36 million
Submarines in fleet: Ula-class - Germany
Number of submarines in active service: 6
Total naval fleet size: 80
Military expenditure (2022): $55,759.75 million
Submarines in fleet: Type 212-class - Australia
Number of submarines in active service: 6
Total naval fleet size: 43
Military expenditure (2022): $32,298.92 million
Submarines in fleet: Collins-class - Algeria
Number of submarines in active service: 6
Total naval fleet size: 201
Military expenditure (2022): $9,145.81 million
Submarines in fleet: Project 636, Project 877 - Netherlands
Number of submarines in active service: 3
Total naval fleet size: 61
Military expenditure (2022): $15606 million
Submarines in fleet: Walrus-class - South Africa
Number of submarines in active service: 3
Total naval fleet size: 47
Military expenditure (2022): $2995 million
Submarines in fleet: Heroine-class - Venezuela
Number of submarines in active service: 2
Total naval fleet size: 46
Military expenditure (2022): $4,6 million
Submarines in fleet: Type 209 - Myanmar
Number of submarines in active service: 2
Total naval fleet size: 150
Military expenditure (2022): $1,856.90 million
Submarines in fleet: Kilo class, Type 035B Ming class - Portugal
Number of submarines in active service: 2
Total naval fleet size: 36
Military expenditure (2022): $3,500 million
Submarines in fleet: Tridente class - Ecuador
Number of submarines in active service: 2
Total naval fleet size: 30
Military expenditure (2022): $2488 million
Submarines in fleet: Type 209/1300 - Malaysia
Number of submarines in active service: 2
Total naval fleet size: 82
Military expenditure (2022): $3670 million
Submarines in fleet: Scorpène - Spain
Number of submarines in active service: 2
Total naval fleet size: 166
Military expenditure (2022): $20306 million
Submarines in fleet: Galerna class - Bangladesh
Number of submarines in active service: 2
Total naval fleet size: 112
Military expenditure (2022): $4806 million
Submarines in fleet: Type 035G (Ming class) - Poland
Number of submarines in active service: 1
Total naval fleet size: 56
Military expenditure (2022): $16573 million
Submarines in fleet: Kilo class
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