Army comparison: 
Australia vs 
Japan
Vehicles by Category
🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2026
🇯🇵 Japanas of 2026
Overview
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).
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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).