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Army comparison: Flag of Canada Canada vs Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom

Force Profile
Canada United Kingdom
Total vehicles 1,690 (2026) 3,949 (2026)
On order +360 +1,436
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇨🇦 Canadaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 74
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 616
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 290
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 556
  • Towed Artillery 154
🇬🇧 United Kingdomas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 288
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 746
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,342
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,390
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 14
  • Towed Artillery 126
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 43

Overview

United Kingdom's army fields 3,949 active vehicles — 2.3:1 Canada's 1,690.

The breakdown includes 74 vs 288 tanks, 616 vs 746 infantry fighting vehicles, 290 vs 1,342 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 14 self-propelled artillery, 154 vs 126 towed artillery, 0 vs 43 rocket launchers (Canada vs United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a larger ground force with 3,949 vehicles compared to Canada's 1,690 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Canada's 74.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Canada's 616.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 1,342 APCs compared to Canada's 290.
Which country has more artillery systems, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom fields 183 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Canada's 154.
How do the Canada and United Kingdom armies compare in size?
United Kingdom's army is 2.3 times larger than Canada's in terms of total vehicles (3,949 vs 1,690).