Army comparison: Germany vs Italy
Germany operates 4,167 active military vehicles vs 3,599 for Italy. The breakdown includes 296 vs 113 tanks, 699 vs 203 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,466 vs 698 armored personnel carriers, 134 vs 64 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 108 towed artillery, 33 vs 21 rocket launchers (Germany vs Italy).
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
Italian Army 🇮🇹
| Total vehicles | 3599 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1604 |
German vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 296 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 699 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1466 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1539 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 134 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 33 | |
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, Germany or Italy?
Germany has a larger ground force with 4,167 vehicles compared to Italy's 3,599 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Germany or Italy?
Germany operates more main battle tanks with 296 compared to Italy's 113.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Germany or Italy?
Germany has 699 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Italy's 203.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Germany or Italy?
Germany operates 1,466 APCs compared to Italy's 698.
Which country has more artillery systems, Germany or Italy?
Italy fields 193 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Germany's 167.