Army comparison: Indonesia vs Malaysia

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).

Indonesian Army 🇮🇩

Total vehicles 1663 as of 2026

Malaysian Army 🇲🇾

Total vehicles 1055 as of 2026
On order 136

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

Malaysian vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 48
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 524
Armored Personnel Carrier 111
Light Armoured Vehicle 140
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 0
Towed Artillery 196
Multiple Launch Rocket System 36

Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

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).