Army comparison: France vs United Kingdom
French Army 🇫🇷
| Total vehicles | 6633 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 184 |
| On order | 2156 |
British Army 🇬🇧
| Total vehicles | 3949 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1436 |
French vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 222 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 627 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2599 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3028 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 74 | |
| Towed Artillery | 74 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 9 | |
British vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 288 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 746 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1342 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1390 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 14 | |
| Towed Artillery | 126 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 43 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, France or United Kingdom?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to United Kingdom's 3,949 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, France or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to France's 222.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, France or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to France's 627.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, France or United Kingdom?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to United Kingdom's 1,342.
Which country has more artillery systems, France or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom fields 183 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to France's 157.
How do the France and United Kingdom armies compare in size?
France's army is 1.7 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total vehicles (6,633 vs 3,949).