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Army comparison: Flag of Spain Spain vs Flag of Italy Italy

Force Profile
Spain Italy
Total vehicles 6,152 (2026) 3,599 (2026)
In storage 25 —
On order +348 +1,604
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇪🇸 Spainas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 274
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 225
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,038
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 3,381
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 96
  • Towed Artillery 138
🇮🇹 Italyas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 113
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 203
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 698
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 2,392
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 64
  • Towed Artillery 108
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 21
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Spain or Italy?
Spain has a larger ground force with 6,152 vehicles compared to Italy's 3,599 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Spain or Italy?
Spain operates more main battle tanks with 274 compared to Italy's 113.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Spain or Italy?
Spain has 225 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Italy's 203.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Spain or Italy?
Spain operates 2,038 APCs compared to Italy's 698.
Which country has more artillery systems, Spain or Italy?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Italy's 193.
How do the Spain and Italy armies compare in size?
Spain's army is 1.7 times larger than Italy's in terms of total vehicles (6,152 vs 3,599).