Army comparison: Belgium vs Portugal
Overview
Belgium operates 996 active military vehicles vs 626 for Portugal. Additionally, Belgium has 0 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 34 tanks, 19 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 105 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 14 vs 45 towed artillery (Belgium vs Portugal).
Belgian Army 🇧🇪
| Total vehicles | 996 as of 2026 |
| On order | 551 |
Portuguese Army 🇵🇹
| Total vehicles | 626 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5 |
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 | |
Portuguese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 34 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 30 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 258 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 241 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 18 | |
| Towed Artillery | 45 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Belgium or Portugal?
Belgium has a larger ground force with 996 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal operates more main battle tanks with 34 compared to Belgium's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal has 30 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Belgium's 19.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal operates 258 APCs compared to Belgium's 105.
Which country has more artillery systems, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal fields 63 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Belgium's 14.
How do the Belgium and Portugal armies compare in size?
Belgium's army is 1.6 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (996 vs 626).