Army comparison: Indonesia vs Japan
Japan's army fields 4,516 active vehicles — 2.7x Indonesia's 1,663. The breakdown includes 103 vs 479 tanks, 76 vs 181 infantry fighting vehicles, 710 vs 2,829 armored personnel carriers, 91 vs 193 self-propelled artillery, 234 vs 480 towed artillery, 63 vs 99 rocket launchers (Indonesia vs Japan).
Indonesian Army 🇮🇩
| Total vehicles | 1663 as of 2026 |
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
Indonesian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 103 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 76 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 710 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 386 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 91 | |
| Towed Artillery | 234 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 63 | |
Japanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 479 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 181 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2829 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 255 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 193 | |
| Towed Artillery | 480 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 99 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Indonesia or Japan?
Japan has a larger ground force with 4,516 vehicles compared to Indonesia's 1,663 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Indonesia or Japan?
Japan operates more main battle tanks with 479 compared to Indonesia's 103.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Indonesia or Japan?
Japan has 181 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Indonesia's 76.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Indonesia or Japan?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Indonesia's 710.
Which country has more artillery systems, Indonesia or Japan?
Japan fields 772 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Indonesia's 388.
How do the Indonesia and Japan armies compare in size?
Japan's army is 2.7 times larger than Indonesia's in terms of total vehicles (4,516 vs 1,663).