GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Army comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Portugal Portugal

Force Profile
Germany Portugal
Total vehicles 4,167 (2026) 626 (2026)
In storage 5
On order +573
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

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
🇵🇹 Portugalas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 34
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 30
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 258
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 241
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 18
  • Towed Artillery 45

Overview

Germany's army fields 4,167 active vehicles — 6.7x Portugal's 626. Additionally, Germany has 0 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 296 vs 34 tanks, 699 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,466 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 134 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 45 towed artillery, 33 vs 0 rocket launchers (Germany vs Portugal).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Germany or Portugal?
Germany has a larger ground force with 4,167 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Germany or Portugal?
Germany operates more main battle tanks with 296 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Germany or Portugal?
Germany has 699 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Germany or Portugal?
Germany operates 1,466 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, Germany or Portugal?
Germany fields 167 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the Germany and Portugal armies compare in size?
Germany's army is 6.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (4,167 vs 626).