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.