Army comparison: France vs Italy
France operates 6,633 active military vehicles vs 3,599 for Italy. Additionally, France has 184 and Italy has 0 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 222 vs 113 tanks, 627 vs 203 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,599 vs 698 armored personnel carriers, 74 vs 64 self-propelled artillery, 74 vs 108 towed artillery, 9 vs 21 rocket launchers (France vs Italy).
French Army 🇫🇷
| Total vehicles | 6633 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 184 |
| On order | 2156 |
Italian Army 🇮🇹
| Total vehicles | 3599 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1604 |
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 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, France or Italy?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to Italy's 3,599 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, France or Italy?
France operates more main battle tanks with 222 compared to Italy's 113.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, France or Italy?
France has 627 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Italy's 203.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, France or Italy?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Italy's 698.
Which country has more artillery systems, France or Italy?
Italy fields 193 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to France's 157.
How do the France and Italy armies compare in size?
France's army is 1.8 times larger than Italy's in terms of total vehicles (6,633 vs 3,599).