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Top 10 Strongest Navies of the World |
Top 10 Strongest/Powerful Navies In The World
The security of every country is the responsibility of the armies of that country. And that's why the Armies of that country are always stationed on the border.The armies of each country mainly have three parts:- Army, Air Force, Navy. Every country constantly improves their technology to make their three armies- Army, Air Force, Navy the most Powerful Army, Air Force, Navy in the whole world.
Just As every country has its land borders, which are protected by their Army, similarly every country also has its maritime broders, whose security is the responsibility of the Navy. The Navies consists of a combination of aircraft carriers, helicopter carriers, destroyers, corvettes and submarines and more.
Which are the top 10 most powerful/ strongest Navies in the World ?
Currently Top 10 Strongest/Powerful Navies in the World are these:
> United States Navy (America)
> Russian Navy (Russia)
> People's Liberation Army Navy (China)
> Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (Japan)
> Royal Navy (United Kingdom)
> French Navy (France)
> Indian Navy (India)
> Republic Of Korea Navy (South Korea)
> Italian Navy (Italy)
> Republic Of China Navy (Taiwan)
Currently Top 10 Powerful/Strongest Navies in the World are these:
1. United States Navy (America)
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United States Navy |
The United States Navy is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces. The United States Navy is most powerful and strongest navy in the world.
The U.S. Navy owns 11 of the world's 43 active aircraft carriers, and also two new carrier's under construction, and five other carriers planned. The U.S. Navy emerged from World War ll as the most powerful navy in the world.
- It was founded on 27 March 1794.
- At present, the U.S. Navy has 490 total ships, of which 290 deployable.
- It expects to build its active ship total to 305 by the end of 2021.
- As of November 2020, USN has 347,042 active duty personnel , 279,471 civilian employees and 101,583 ready reserve personnel.
- According to data updated by the Navy, USN has 11 Aircraft carriers, 68 Submarines, 31 Amphibious Warfare Ships, 69 Destroyers, 22 Cruisers and 27 Corvettes.
2. Russian Navy (Russia)
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Russian Navy |
The Russian Navy is the second strongest Navy in the world. The Russian Navy was established after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991- 92, within a short period of time it's place among the strongest navy in the world.
The Russian Navy suffered severely since the dissolution of the Soviet Union due to insufficient maintenance, lack of funding and subsequent effects on the training of personnel and timely replacement of equipment.
- It was founded on January 1992.
- At Present, Russian Navy has 603 total ships.
- The Russian Navy operates a single Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
- As of 2020, Russian navy has 150,000 - 160,000 active duty personnel.
- According to data, Russian Navy has 1 Aircraft carriers, 59 Submarines, 52 Amphibious Warfare Ships, 18 Destroyers, 6 Cruisers and 78 Corvettes.
3. People's Liberatian Army Navy (China)
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People's Liberation Army Navy |
The People's Liberation Army Navy also known as the Chinese Navy. People's Liberation Army Navy is the naval warfare branch of the People's Liberation Army.
Since the early 1990's The People's Liberation Army Navy has rapid growth in it's arsenal by building new warships and submarines and is still building out.
The People's Liberation Army Navy is composed of five branches; the Submarine Force, the Surface Force, the Coastal Defense Force, the Marine Corps and the Naval Air Force.
- It was founded on 23 April 1949.
- People's Liberation Army Navy has 350 surface ships and submarines, this is the largest number of any navy globally.
- As of 2018, Chinese Navy has 240,000 personnel, including 15,000 marines and 26,000 naval air force personnel.
- According to data, People's Liberation Army Navy has 2 Aircraft carriers, 79 Submarines, 69 Amphibious Warfare Ships, 50 Destroyers and 72 Corvettes.
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4. Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (Japan)
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Japan Maritime Self Defense Force |
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force also known as the Japanese Navy. The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force is the maritime warfare branch of the Japan Self Defense Force.
Japanese Navy was officially established a few years after the Second World War after the Imperial Japanese Navy was dissolved.
Japan periodically modernized its maritime facilities, like South Korea to defend itself against North Korean, Chinese and Russian threats.
- It was founded on 1 July 1954.
- Since 2000, the JMSDF has been the world's fourth largest navy by total tonnage.
- Japan Maritime Self Defense Force has 150+ ships and almost 346 aircrafts.
- Japan Maritime Self Defense Force has 50,800 personnel.
- According to data, Japanese Navy has 7 Amphibious warfare ships, 40 Destroyers, 6 Frigates and 20 Submarines.
5. Royal Navy (United Kingdom)
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Royal Navy |
The Royal Navy is is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. The Royal Navy was once the powerful and largest navy in the world. The Royal Navy is oldest navy in the world.
From the mid 18th century, it was the world's most powerful navy until the Second World War. The Royal Navy played a key part in establishing and defending the British Empire.
- It was founded on 1546, 475 years ago.
- The Royal Navy has 33,850 personnel including 4,080 maritime reserve and 7,960 royal fleet reserve.
- As of August 2021, there are 75 commissioned ships in the Royal Navy.
- The United States Navy only Surpassed Royal Navy when the Second World War was over.
- According to data, Royal Navy has 2 Aircraft Carriers, 6 Amphibious warfare ships, 6 Destroyers, 13 Frigates and 11 Nuclear Submarines.
6. French Navy (France)
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French Navy |
The French Navy (La Royale) is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces. The French Navy is among the largest and most powerful naval forces in the world.
The French Navy played a major rolein building the French colonial empire. The French Navy is one of the world's oldest naval forces.
The French Navy is one of the five military service branches of France. French Navy is ranking seventh in combined fleet tonnage and fifth in number of naval vessels.
- The French Navy was founded on 1624.
- At Present, The French Navy has 180 ships, 200 aircrafts.
- As of 2021, French Navy employed 44,000 personnel.
- The French Navy is on of The oldest navies still in continual service. It has taken part in key events in French history.
- According to data, French Navy has 1 Aircraft Carrier, 3 Amphibious warfare ships, 11 Destroyers, 11 Frigates and 10 Submarines.
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7. Indian Navy (India)
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Indian Navy |
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy.The Indian Navy is slowly but regularly improving the naval defense technology to become a global sea power.
Currently The Indian Navy operates a single aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. The state owned company, Cochin Shipyard built the first homemade aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, is being built in India and should become operational in the near future
- It was founded on 1612, rename 1947-1950.
- At Present, The Indian Navy has 150 ships and approx. 300 aircrafts.
- As of June 2019, Indian Navy has 67,252 active anx 75,000 reserve personnel in service.
- INS Vishal, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 2(IAC-2), is a planned aircraft carrier to be built by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the indian Navy. It is intended to be the second aircraft carrier to be built in india after INS Vikrant (IAC-1).
- According to data, The Indian Navy has 1 Aircraft Carrier, 1 Amphibious warfare ship, 11 Destroyers, 14 Frigates, 26 Corvettes, 2 Nuclear Submarines and 14 Submarines.
8. Republic Of Korea Navy (South Korea)
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Republic of Korean Navy |
The Republic of Korea Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the South Korean Armed Forces. The Republic of Korea Navy also known as the ROK Navy or South Korean Navy.
Since the 1990s, South Korea has significantly improved its naval strength to counter North Korea and China.
The Republic of Korea Navy was established as the Marine Defense Group on 11 November 1945, after Korea was liberated from the Empire ofJapan. Since the Korean War, the South Korean navy had concentrated its efforts on building naval forces to counteract hostilities of North Korea.
- It was founded on November 11, 1945.
- At Present, Republic of Korea Navy has apx.150 ships and 70 aircrafts.
- The ROK Navy has about 70,000 regular personnel including 29,000 Republic of Korea Marines.
- As South Korea's economy grew, the ROK Navy was able to locally build larger and better equipped fleets to deter aggression.
- According to data, The ROK Navy has 14 Amphibious warfare ships, 12 Destroyers, 14 Frigates, 12 Corvettes and 22 Submarines.
9. Italian Navy (Italy)
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Italian Navy |
The Italian Navy (officially Marina Militare Italina) is the navy of Italian Republic. Italian Navy is one of the four branches of Italian Armed Forces.
The Italian Navy was known as the Royal Marine before the world war ll, as the Republic of Italy replaced the Kingdom of Italy.
The Italian Navy have an aircraft carrier form Cavour- Class, which is also their flagship. Italian Navy have a smaller aircraft carrier named Giuseppe Garibaldi is also in service.
- It was founded on 1861 as Regia Marina (official) 1946 as Marina Militare.
- As Present, The Italian Navy has apx. 180 ships and 70 aircraft.
- The Italian Navy has 30,923 active personnel, with apx. 184 vessels in service, including minor auxiliary vessels as of August 2014.
- According to data, The Italian Navy has 2 Aircraft Carrier, 3 Amphibious warfare ship, 4 Destroyers, 12 Frigates and 8 Submarines.
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10. Republic of China Navy (Taiwan)
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Republic of China Navy |
The Republic of China Navy also known as the Taiwanese Navy. The Republic of China Navy os the maritime branch of the Republic of China Armed Forces on Taiwan.
The major role of the Republic of China Navy is to defend Republic of China territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack,or possible in vc asion by the People's Liberation Army Navyof the People's Republic of China.
- It was founded on 1924, 1947(under civilian control).
- The Taiwanese Navy has 117 ships and 28 aircraft.
- The Republic of China Navy has 38,000 personnel.
- According to Data, the Republic of China Navy has 4 Destroyer, 1 Corvette, 22 Frigate and 4 Submarines.
List of Top 10 Strongest/Powerful Navies in the World :
S.No. | Navies (Country) |
1. | United States Navy (America) |
2. | Russian Navy (Russia) |
3. | People's Liberation Army Navy (China) |
4. | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (Japan) |
5. | Royal Navy (United Kingdom) |
6. | French Navy (France) |
7. | Indian Navy (India) |
8. | Republic of Korea Navy (South Korea) |
9. | Italian Navy (Italy) |
10. | Republic of China Navy (Taiwan) |
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