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Army comparison: Bangladesh vs Malaysia

Overview

Bangladesh operates 1,251 active military vehicles vs 1,055 for Malaysia.

The breakdown includes 276 vs 48 tanks, 0 vs 524 infantry fighting vehicles, 613 vs 111 armored personnel carriers, 18 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 251 vs 196 towed artillery, 49 vs 36 rocket launchers (Bangladesh vs Malaysia).

Bangladeshi Army 🇧🇩

Total vehicles 1251 as of 2026

Malaysian Army 🇲🇾

Total vehicles 1055 as of 2026
On order 136

Bangladeshi vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 276
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 0
Armored Personnel Carrier 613
Light Armoured Vehicle 44
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 18
Towed Artillery 251
Multiple Launch Rocket System 49

Malaysian vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 48
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 524
Armored Personnel Carrier 111
Light Armoured Vehicle 140
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 0
Towed Artillery 196
Multiple Launch Rocket System 36

Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh has a larger ground force with 1,251 vehicles compared to Malaysia's 1,055 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh operates more main battle tanks with 276 compared to Malaysia's 48.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 524 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh operates 613 APCs compared to Malaysia's 111.
Which country has more artillery systems, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh fields 318 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Malaysia's 232.