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Force Profile
Spain France
Total vehicles 6,152 (2026) 6,633 (2026)
In storage 25 184
On order +348 +2,156
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇪🇸 Spainas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 274
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 225
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,038
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 3,381
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 96
  • Towed Artillery 138
🇫🇷 Franceas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 222
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 627
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,599
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 3,028
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 74
  • Towed Artillery 74
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 9

Overview

Spain operates 6,152 active military vehicles vs 6,633 for France. Additionally, Spain has 25 and France has 184 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 274 vs 222 tanks, 225 vs 627 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,038 vs 2,599 armored personnel carriers, 96 vs 74 self-propelled artillery, 138 vs 74 towed artillery, 0 vs 9 rocket launchers (Spain vs France).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Spain or France?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to Spain's 6,152 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Spain or France?
Spain operates more main battle tanks with 274 compared to France's 222.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Spain or France?
France has 627 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Spain's 225.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Spain or France?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Spain's 2,038.
Which country has more artillery systems, Spain or France?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to France's 157.