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Army comparison: Flag of Indonesia Indonesia vs Flag of Malaysia Malaysia

Force Profile
Indonesia Malaysia
Total vehicles 1,663 (2026) 1,055 (2026)
On order +136
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇮🇩 Indonesiaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 103
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 76
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 710
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 386
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 91
  • Towed Artillery 234
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 63
🇲🇾 Malaysiaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 48
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 524
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 111
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 140
  • Towed Artillery 196
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 36

Overview

Indonesia operates 1,663 active military vehicles vs 1,055 for Malaysia.

The breakdown includes 103 vs 48 tanks, 76 vs 524 infantry fighting vehicles, 710 vs 111 armored personnel carriers, 91 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 234 vs 196 towed artillery, 63 vs 36 rocket launchers (Indonesia vs Malaysia).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia has a larger ground force with 1,663 vehicles compared to Malaysia's 1,055 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia operates more main battle tanks with 103 compared to Malaysia's 48.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 524 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Indonesia's 76.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia operates 710 APCs compared to Malaysia's 111.
Which country has more artillery systems, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia fields 388 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Malaysia's 232.
How do the Indonesia and Malaysia armies compare in size?
Indonesia's army is 1.6 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total vehicles (1,663 vs 1,055).