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Army comparison: Flag of France France vs Flag of Italy Italy

Force Profile
France Italy
Total vehicles 6,633 (2026) 3,599 (2026)
In storage 184
On order +2,156 +1,604
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇫🇷 Franceas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 222
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 627
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,599
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 3,028
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 74
  • Towed Artillery 74
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 9
🇮🇹 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

Overview

France operates 6,633 active military vehicles vs 3,599 for Italy. Additionally, France has 184 and Italy has 0 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 222 vs 113 tanks, 627 vs 203 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,599 vs 698 armored personnel carriers, 74 vs 64 self-propelled artillery, 74 vs 108 towed artillery, 9 vs 21 rocket launchers (France vs Italy).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, France or Italy?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to Italy's 3,599 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, France or Italy?
France operates more main battle tanks with 222 compared to Italy's 113.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, France or Italy?
France has 627 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Italy's 203.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, France or Italy?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Italy's 698.
Which country has more artillery systems, France or Italy?
Italy fields 193 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to France's 157.
How do the France and Italy armies compare in size?
France's army is 1.8 times larger than Italy's in terms of total vehicles (6,633 vs 3,599).