The world's largest navies, ranked by number of ships, are as follows:
China: The Navy of the People's Republic of China (PLAN) is the largest navy in the world, with approximately 777 ships. This fleet includes aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, submarines, etc., reflecting China’s significant maritime ambitions and rapid naval expansion.
Russia: Russia ranks second with approximately 603 ships. Despite economic challenges, Russia maintains a strong navy with a variety of ships, including submarines and surface combatants.
North Korea: Surprisingly, North Korea ranks third with 492 ships. However, many of these were smaller, older ships, primarily suited for coastal defense rather than ocean-going warfare.
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United States: The U.S. Navy is traditionally known for its technological advancement and global combat capabilities, and currently has approximately 490 ships. Although it ranks fourth in terms of quantity, it leads in terms of tonnage and technological sophistication, with powerful aircraft carriers and an advanced submarine fleet.
Colombia: Colombia ranks fifth with 453 ships, emphasizing its focus on regional maritime security.
Other navies of note include Iran (398 ships), Egypt (316 ships), Thailand (292 ships), India (285 ships), and Indonesia (282 ships)