Army comparison:
Indonesia vs
Philippines
Indonesia operates 1,663 active military vehicles vs 1,052 for Philippines.
ARMS (Armour and Manpower Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
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Indonesia leads on 7 of 8 categories
Indonesia
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Bars: weighted contribution to the ARMS Index (vehicles × category weight × era, active + 0.3 × stored; manpower and the rotary, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active vehicles at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Indonesia | Philippines | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 1,663 | 1,052 | 🇮🇩 1.6× |
| On order | 0 | 32 | 🇵🇭 |
| Main battle tanks | 103 | 0 | 🇮🇩 |
| Artillery pieces | 388 | 296 | 🇮🇩 1.3× |
| Armoured fighting vehicles | 1,172 | 756 | 🇮🇩 1.6× |
| Active military personnel (all branches) | 404,500 | 150,000 | 🇮🇩 2.7× |
| Reserve military personnel (all branches) | 400,000 | 131,000 | 🇮🇩 3.1× |
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| Infantry fighting vehicles | 76 | 51 | 🇮🇩 1.5× |
| Armoured personnel carriers | 710 | 551 | 🇮🇩 1.3× |
| Self-propelled artillery | 91 | 12 | 🇮🇩 7.6× |
| Towed artillery | 234 | 284 | 🇵🇭 1.2× |
| Rocket artillery | 63 | 0 | 🇮🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia has a larger ground force with 1,663 vehicles compared to Philippines's 1,052 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia operates more main battle tanks with 103 compared to Philippines's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia has 76 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Philippines's 51.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia operates 710 APCs compared to Philippines's 551.
Which country has more artillery systems, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia fields 388 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Philippines's 296.
How do the Indonesia and Philippines armies compare in size?
Indonesia's army is 1.6 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total vehicles (1,663 vs 1,052).