Army comparison: France vs Netherlands
Overview
France's army fields 6,633 active vehicles — 9.0x Netherlands's 741. Additionally, France has 184 and Netherlands has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 222 vs 18 tanks, 627 vs 128 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,599 vs 200 armored personnel carriers, 74 vs 46 self-propelled artillery, 74 vs 0 towed artillery, 9 vs 4 rocket launchers (France vs Netherlands).
French Army 🇫🇷
| Total vehicles | 6633 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 184 |
| On order | 2156 |
Netherlands Army 🇳🇱
| Total vehicles | 741 as of 2026 |
| On order | 134 |
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 | |
Netherlands vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 18 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 128 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 200 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 345 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 46 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, France or Netherlands?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to Netherlands's 741 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, France or Netherlands?
France operates more main battle tanks with 222 compared to Netherlands's 18.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, France or Netherlands?
France has 627 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Netherlands's 128.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, France or Netherlands?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Netherlands's 200.
Which country has more artillery systems, France or Netherlands?
France fields 157 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Netherlands's 50.
How do the France and Netherlands armies compare in size?
France's army is 9.0 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total vehicles (6,633 vs 741).