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 | |
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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).