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Army comparison: Flag of Iraq Iraq vs Flag of Malaysia Malaysia

Force Profile
Iraq Malaysia
Total vehicles 6,505 (2026) 1,055 (2026)
On order +115 +136
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇮🇶 Iraqas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,188
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1,470
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,778
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 453
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 434
  • Towed Artillery 610
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 572
🇲🇾 Malaysiaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 48
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 524
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 111
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 140
  • Towed Artillery 196
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 36

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).

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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).