Army comparison: France vs Portugal
Overview
France's army fields 6,633 active vehicles — 11:1 Portugal's 626. Additionally, France has 184 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 222 vs 34 tanks, 627 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,599 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 74 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 74 vs 45 towed artillery, 9 vs 0 rocket launchers (France vs Portugal).
French Army 🇫🇷
| Total vehicles | 6633 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 184 |
| On order | 2156 |
Portuguese Army 🇵🇹
| Total vehicles | 626 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5 |
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 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, France or Portugal?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, France or Portugal?
France operates more main battle tanks with 222 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, France or Portugal?
France has 627 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, France or Portugal?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, France or Portugal?
France fields 157 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the France and Portugal armies compare in size?
France's army is 10.6 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (6,633 vs 626).