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Army comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Italy Italy

Force Profile
Germany Italy
Total vehicles 4,167 (2026) 3,599 (2026)
On order +573 +1,604
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Vehicles by Category

🇩🇪 Germanyas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 296
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 699
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,466
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,539
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 134
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 33
🇮🇹 Italyas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 113
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 203
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 698
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 2,392
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 64
  • Towed Artillery 108
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 21

Overview

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).

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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.