Army comparison: Spain vs Portugal

Overview

Spain's army fields 6,152 active vehicles — 9.8x Portugal's 626. Additionally, Spain has 25 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 274 vs 34 tanks, 225 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,038 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 96 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 138 vs 45 towed artillery (Spain vs Portugal).

Spanish Army 🇪🇸

Total vehicles 6152 as of 2026
In storage 25
On order 348

Portuguese Army 🇵🇹

Total vehicles 626 as of 2026
In storage 5

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

Portuguese vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 34
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 30
Armored Personnel Carrier 258
Light Armoured Vehicle 241
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 18
Towed Artillery 45
Multiple Launch Rocket System 0

Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has a larger ground force with 6,152 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Spain or Portugal?
Spain operates more main battle tanks with 274 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has 225 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Spain or Portugal?
Spain operates 2,038 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, Spain or Portugal?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the Spain and Portugal armies compare in size?
Spain's army is 9.8 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (6,152 vs 626).