Army comparison: Australia vs Japan
Australia operates 2,676 active military vehicles vs 4,516 for Japan. The breakdown includes 46 vs 479 tanks, 0 vs 181 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,194 vs 2,829 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 193 self-propelled artillery, 48 vs 480 towed artillery, 8 vs 99 rocket launchers (Australia vs Japan).
Australian Army 🇦🇺
| Total vehicles | 2676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 386 |
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
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 | |
Japanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 479 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 181 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2829 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 255 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 193 | |
| Towed Artillery | 480 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 99 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Australia or Japan?
Japan has a larger ground force with 4,516 vehicles compared to Australia's 2,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Australia or Japan?
Japan operates more main battle tanks with 479 compared to Australia's 46.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Australia or Japan?
Japan has 181 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Australia's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Australia or Japan?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Australia's 1,194.
Which country has more artillery systems, Australia or Japan?
Japan fields 772 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Australia's 56.
How do the Australia and Japan armies compare in size?
Japan's army is 1.7 times larger than Australia's in terms of total vehicles (4,516 vs 2,676).