Army comparison: Iraq vs Malaysia
Overview
Iraq's army fields 6,505 active vehicles — 6.2x Malaysia's 1,055.
The breakdown includes 1,188 vs 48 tanks, 1,470 vs 524 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,778 vs 111 armored personnel carriers, 434 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 610 vs 196 towed artillery, 572 vs 36 rocket launchers (Iraq vs Malaysia).
Iraqi Army 🇮🇶
| Total vehicles | 6505 as of 2026 |
| On order | 115 |
Malaysian Army 🇲🇾
| Total vehicles | 1055 as of 2026 |
| On order | 136 |
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 | |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iraq or Malaysia?
Iraq has a larger ground force with 6,505 vehicles compared to Malaysia's 1,055 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iraq or Malaysia?
Iraq operates more main battle tanks with 1,188 compared to Malaysia's 48.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iraq or Malaysia?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Malaysia's 524.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iraq or Malaysia?
Iraq operates 1,778 APCs compared to Malaysia's 111.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iraq or Malaysia?
Iraq fields 1,616 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Malaysia's 232.
How do the Iraq and Malaysia armies compare in size?
Iraq's army is 6.2 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total vehicles (6,505 vs 1,055).