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Army comparison: Flag of Spain Spain vs Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom

Force Profile
Spain United Kingdom
Total vehicles 6,152 (2026) 3,949 (2026)
In storage 25
On order +348 +1,436
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
🇬🇧 United Kingdomas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 288
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 746
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,342
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,390
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 14
  • Towed Artillery 126
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 43

Overview

Spain operates 6,152 active military vehicles vs 3,949 for United Kingdom. Additionally, Spain has 25 and United Kingdom has 0 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 274 vs 288 tanks, 225 vs 746 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,038 vs 1,342 armored personnel carriers, 96 vs 14 self-propelled artillery, 138 vs 126 towed artillery, 0 vs 43 rocket launchers (Spain vs United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain has a larger ground force with 6,152 vehicles compared to United Kingdom's 3,949 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Spain's 274.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Spain's 225.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain operates 2,038 APCs compared to United Kingdom's 1,342.
Which country has more artillery systems, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to United Kingdom's 183.
How do the Spain and United Kingdom armies compare in size?
Spain's army is 1.6 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total vehicles (6,152 vs 3,949).