Army comparison: Israel vs Japan
Japan's army fields 4,516 active vehicles — 2.9x Israel's 1,570. Additionally, Israel has 5,918 and Japan has 0 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 400 vs 479 tanks, 0 vs 181 infantry fighting vehicles, 890 vs 2,829 armored personnel carriers, 250 vs 193 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 480 towed artillery, 30 vs 99 rocket launchers (Israel vs Japan).
Israeli Army 🇮🇱
| Total vehicles | 1570 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5918 |
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
Israeli vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 400 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 890 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 250 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 30 | |
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, Israel or Japan?
Japan has a larger ground force with 4,516 vehicles compared to Israel's 1,570 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Israel or Japan?
Japan operates more main battle tanks with 479 compared to Israel's 400.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Israel or Japan?
Japan has 181 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Israel's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Israel or Japan?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Israel's 890.
Which country has more artillery systems, Israel or Japan?
Japan fields 772 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Israel's 280.
How do the Israel and Japan armies compare in size?
Japan's army is 2.9 times larger than Israel's in terms of total vehicles (4,516 vs 1,570).