Army comparison: Australia vs United Kingdom
Australia operates 2,676 active military vehicles vs 3,949 for United Kingdom. The breakdown includes 46 vs 288 tanks, 0 vs 746 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,194 vs 1,342 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 14 self-propelled artillery, 48 vs 126 towed artillery, 8 vs 43 rocket launchers (Australia vs United Kingdom).
Australian Army 🇦🇺
| Total vehicles | 2676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 386 |
British Army 🇬🇧
| Total vehicles | 3949 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1436 |
Australian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 46 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1194 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1380 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 48 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 8 | |
British vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 288 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 746 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1342 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1390 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 14 | |
| Towed Artillery | 126 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 43 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a larger ground force with 3,949 vehicles compared to Australia's 2,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Australia's 46.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Australia's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 1,342 APCs compared to Australia's 1,194.
Which country has more artillery systems, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom fields 183 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Australia's 56.