Army comparison: India vs Japan
India's army fields 15,413 active vehicles — 3.4x Japan's 4,516. The breakdown includes 3,854 vs 479 tanks, 2,415 vs 181 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,326 vs 2,829 armored personnel carriers, 100 vs 193 self-propelled artillery, 4,400 vs 480 towed artillery, 318 vs 99 rocket launchers (India vs Japan).
Indian Army 🇮🇳
| Total vehicles | 15413 as of 2026 |
| On order | 854 |
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
Indian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 3854 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 2415 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4326 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 100 | |
| Towed Artillery | 4400 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 318 | |
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, India or Japan?
India has a larger ground force with 15,413 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, India or Japan?
India operates more main battle tanks with 3,854 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, India or Japan?
India has 2,415 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, India or Japan?
India operates 4,326 APCs compared to Japan's 2,829.
Which country has more artillery systems, India or Japan?
India fields 4,818 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Japan's 772.
How do the India and Japan armies compare in size?
India's army is 3.4 times larger than Japan's in terms of total vehicles (15,413 vs 4,516).