Army comparison: Switzerland vs Italy

Overview

Italy's army fields 3,599 active vehicles — 2.1x Switzerland's 1,713. Additionally, Switzerland has 71 and Italy has 0 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 134 vs 113 tanks, 186 vs 203 infantry fighting vehicles, 978 vs 698 armored personnel carriers, 133 vs 64 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 108 towed artillery, 0 vs 21 rocket launchers (Switzerland vs Italy).

Swiss Army 🇨🇭

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

Italian Army 🇮🇹

Total vehicles 3599 as of 2026
On order 1604

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

Italian vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 113
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 203
Armored Personnel Carrier 698
Light Armoured Vehicle 2392
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 64
Towed Artillery 108
Multiple Launch Rocket System 21

Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Switzerland or Italy?
Italy has a larger ground force with 3,599 vehicles compared to Switzerland's 1,713 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Switzerland or Italy?
Switzerland operates more main battle tanks with 134 compared to Italy's 113.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Switzerland or Italy?
Italy has 203 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Switzerland's 186.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Switzerland or Italy?
Switzerland operates 978 APCs compared to Italy's 698.
Which country has more artillery systems, Switzerland or Italy?
Italy fields 193 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Switzerland's 133.
How do the Switzerland and Italy armies compare in size?
Italy's army is 2.1 times larger than Switzerland's in terms of total vehicles (3,599 vs 1,713).