Army comparison: United Kingdom vs Italy
United Kingdom operates 3,949 active military vehicles vs 3,599 for Italy. The breakdown includes 288 vs 113 tanks, 746 vs 203 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,342 vs 698 armored personnel carriers, 14 vs 64 self-propelled artillery, 126 vs 108 towed artillery, 43 vs 21 rocket launchers (United Kingdom vs Italy).
British Army 🇬🇧
| Total vehicles | 3949 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1436 |
Italian Army 🇮🇹
| Total vehicles | 3599 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1604 |
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 | |
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, United Kingdom or Italy?
United Kingdom has a larger ground force with 3,949 vehicles compared to Italy's 3,599 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Kingdom or Italy?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Italy's 113.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Kingdom or Italy?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Italy's 203.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Kingdom or Italy?
United Kingdom operates 1,342 APCs compared to Italy's 698.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Kingdom or Italy?
Italy fields 193 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to United Kingdom's 183.