Army comparison: Iraq vs Kuwait
Overview
Iraq's army fields 6,505 active vehicles — 4.3x Kuwait's 1,525.
The breakdown includes 1,188 vs 585 tanks, 1,470 vs 530 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,778 vs 320 armored personnel carriers, 434 vs 51 self-propelled artillery, 610 vs 0 towed artillery, 572 vs 27 rocket launchers (Iraq vs Kuwait).
Iraqi Army 🇮🇶
| Total vehicles | 6505 as of 2026 |
| On order | 115 |
Kuwaiti Army 🇰🇼
| Total vehicles | 1525 as of 2026 |
Iraqi vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1188 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1470 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1778 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 453 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 434 | |
| Towed Artillery | 610 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 572 | |
Kuwaiti vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 585 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 530 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 320 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 12 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 51 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 27 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq has a larger ground force with 6,505 vehicles compared to Kuwait's 1,525 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq operates more main battle tanks with 1,188 compared to Kuwait's 585.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Kuwait's 530.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq operates 1,778 APCs compared to Kuwait's 320.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq fields 1,616 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Kuwait's 78.
How do the Iraq and Kuwait armies compare in size?
Iraq's army is 4.3 times larger than Kuwait's in terms of total vehicles (6,505 vs 1,525).