Army comparison: Israel vs Syria
Israel's army fields 1,570 active vehicles — 3.0x Syria's 526. Additionally, Israel has 5,918 and Syria has 0 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 400 vs 0 tanks, 0 vs 1 infantry fighting vehicles, 890 vs 475 armored personnel carriers, 250 vs 50 self-propelled artillery, 30 vs 0 rocket launchers (Israel vs Syria).
Israeli Army 🇮🇱
| Total vehicles | 1570 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5918 |
Syrian Army 🇸🇾
| Total vehicles | 526 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Syrian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 475 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 50 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Israel or Syria?
Israel has a larger ground force with 1,570 vehicles compared to Syria's 526 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Israel or Syria?
Israel operates more main battle tanks with 400 compared to Syria's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Israel or Syria?
Syria has 1 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Israel's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Israel or Syria?
Israel operates 890 APCs compared to Syria's 475.
Which country has more artillery systems, Israel or Syria?
Israel fields 280 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Syria's 50.
How do the Israel and Syria armies compare in size?
Israel's army is 3.0 times larger than Syria's in terms of total vehicles (1,570 vs 526).