5 Strongest Navies in the World in 2024

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In this article, we look at the 5 strongest navies in the world in 2024. You can read about trends in the naval industry by heading over to the 16 Strongest Navies in the World in 2024.

5. Japan

Naval Assets: 155

Submarines: 22

Aircraft Carriers: 2

Destroyers: 36

Corvettes: 6

Score: 0.90

Japan has one of the strongest navies in the world, with 155 active naval units in 2024, according to the Global Firepower Index, which includes 22 submarines, 36 destroyers, 6 corvettes, 4 frigates, and 22 countermine warships, among several other vessels. According to the WDMMW, Japan operates a modern navy compared to most of the other countries in the world, with a median hull age of 15.8 years. Its two carriers, Izumo and Kaga, were initially capable of only deploying helicopters, but after 2018, they were upgraded to allow for fighter jets to land and launch from them.

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