Army comparison: United Kingdom vs Norway
Overview
United Kingdom's army fields 3,949 active vehicles — 5.2x Norway's 764.
The breakdown includes 288 vs 36 tanks, 746 vs 110 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,342 vs 363 armored personnel carriers, 14 vs 52 self-propelled artillery, 126 vs 0 towed artillery, 43 vs 0 rocket launchers (United Kingdom vs Norway).
British Army 🇬🇧
| Total vehicles | 3949 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1436 |
Norwegian Army 🇳🇴
| Total vehicles | 764 as of 2026 |
| On order | 144 |
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 | |
Norwegian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 36 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 110 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 363 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 203 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 52 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, United Kingdom or Norway?
United Kingdom has a larger ground force with 3,949 vehicles compared to Norway's 764 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Kingdom or Norway?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Norway's 36.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Kingdom or Norway?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Norway's 110.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Kingdom or Norway?
United Kingdom operates 1,342 APCs compared to Norway's 363.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Kingdom or Norway?
United Kingdom fields 183 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Norway's 52.
How do the United Kingdom and Norway armies compare in size?
United Kingdom's army is 5.2 times larger than Norway's in terms of total vehicles (3,949 vs 764).