Army comparison: India vs Sri Lanka
India's army fields 15,413 active vehicles — 21:1 Sri Lanka's 749. Additionally, India has 0 and Sri Lanka has 45 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 3,854 vs 62 tanks, 2,415 vs 142 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,326 vs 421 armored personnel carriers, 100 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 4,400 vs 96 towed artillery, 318 vs 28 rocket launchers (India vs Sri Lanka).
Indian Army 🇮🇳
| Total vehicles | 15413 as of 2026 |
| On order | 854 |
Sri Lankan Army 🇱🇰
| Total vehicles | 749 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 45 |
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 | |
Sri Lankan vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 62 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 142 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 421 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 96 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 28 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, India or Sri Lanka?
India has a larger ground force with 15,413 vehicles compared to Sri Lanka's 749 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates more main battle tanks with 3,854 compared to Sri Lanka's 62.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, India or Sri Lanka?
India has 2,415 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Sri Lanka's 142.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates 4,326 APCs compared to Sri Lanka's 421.
Which country has more artillery systems, India or Sri Lanka?
India fields 4,818 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Sri Lanka's 124.
How do the India and Sri Lanka armies compare in size?
India's army is 20.6 times larger than Sri Lanka's in terms of total vehicles (15,413 vs 749).