5 Strongest Navies in the World in 2024

2. China

Naval Assets: 730

Submarines: 61

Aircraft Carriers: 2

Destroyers: 49

Corvettes: 72

Score: 0.97

China is fast catching up on the United States on the naval front, due to its impressive fleet of submarines, destroyers, and frigates. It also has a much younger median hull age than the US. China also operates two aircraft carriers – Liaoning and Shandong – which have a combined displacement of 130,000 tonnes, and are equipped with capabilities to deploy fighter jets and engage in combat operations.