10 Most Powerful Naval Forces in the World

The WDMMW annual ranking utilises a formula to define the world's 10 most powerful naval forces. The Truve Value Rating (TvR) analysed logical support, attack and defence capabilities to define the score.  

10. Turkey

With 80.5 TvR points, the Turkish Navy is the tenth-most powerful navy in the world.

9. Britain

The British Royal Navy, with 80.5 TvR points, is the ninth-most powerful navy in the world. It has 51 units.

8. France

On the eighth spot is the French Navy, with 65 units and a TvR score of 92.9 points.

7. India

The Indian Navy, with 99.1 TvR points, is the seventh-most powerful navy in the world. It has 102 units.

6. Japan

With 121 TvR points, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force is the sixth-most powerful naval force in the world. It also has 102 units, like India.

5. Republic of Korea

In fifth place is the Republic of Korea Navy, with 138 units and 122.9 TvR points.

3. Russia

The Russian Navy, with 265 units and 242.3 TvR points, is the third-strongest naval force.

2. China

The People's Liberation Army Navy, with 319.8 TvR points, is the second-most powerful naval force.

1. United States

Taking the prize as the most powerful naval force in the world is the United States Navy with 323.9 points.