Army comparison: Belgium vs Switzerland

Overview

Belgium operates 996 active military vehicles vs 1,713 for Switzerland. Additionally, Belgium has 0 and Switzerland has 71 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 0 vs 134 tanks, 19 vs 186 infantry fighting vehicles, 105 vs 978 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 133 self-propelled artillery, 14 vs 0 towed artillery (Belgium vs Switzerland).

Belgian Army 🇧🇪

Total vehicles 996 as of 2026
On order 551

Swiss Army 🇨🇭

Total vehicles 1713 as of 2026
In storage 71
On order 95

Belgian vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 0
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 19
Armored Personnel Carrier 105
Light Armoured Vehicle 858
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 0
Towed Artillery 14
Multiple Launch Rocket System 0

Swiss vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 134
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 186
Armored Personnel Carrier 978
Light Armoured Vehicle 282
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 133
Towed Artillery 0
Multiple Launch Rocket System 0

Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Belgium or Switzerland?
Switzerland has a larger ground force with 1,713 vehicles compared to Belgium's 996 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Belgium or Switzerland?
Switzerland operates more main battle tanks with 134 compared to Belgium's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Belgium or Switzerland?
Switzerland has 186 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Belgium's 19.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Belgium or Switzerland?
Switzerland operates 978 APCs compared to Belgium's 105.
Which country has more artillery systems, Belgium or Switzerland?
Switzerland fields 133 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Belgium's 14.
How do the Belgium and Switzerland armies compare in size?
Switzerland's army is 1.7 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total vehicles (1,713 vs 996).