Army comparison: Spain vs Italy
Spanish Army 🇪🇸
| Total vehicles | 6152 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 25 |
| On order | 348 |
Italian Army 🇮🇹
| Total vehicles | 3599 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1604 |
Spanish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 274 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 225 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2038 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3381 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 96 | |
| Towed Artillery | 138 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Spain or Italy?
Spain has a larger ground force with 6,152 vehicles compared to Italy's 3,599 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Spain or Italy?
Spain operates more main battle tanks with 274 compared to Italy's 113.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Spain or Italy?
Spain has 225 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Italy's 203.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Spain or Italy?
Spain operates 2,038 APCs compared to Italy's 698.
Which country has more artillery systems, Spain or Italy?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Italy's 193.
How do the Spain and Italy armies compare in size?
Spain's army is 1.7 times larger than Italy's in terms of total vehicles (6,152 vs 3,599).