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Army comparison: Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom vs Flag of Italy Italy

Force Profile
United Kingdom Italy
Total vehicles 3,949 (2026) 3,599 (2026)
On order +1,436 +1,604
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇬🇧 United Kingdomas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 288
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 746
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,342
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,390
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 14
  • Towed Artillery 126
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 43
🇮🇹 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

United Kingdom operates 3,949 active military vehicles vs 3,599 for Italy.

The breakdown includes 288 vs 113 tanks, 746 vs 203 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,342 vs 698 armored personnel carriers, 14 vs 64 self-propelled artillery, 126 vs 108 towed artillery, 43 vs 21 rocket launchers (United Kingdom vs Italy).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, United Kingdom or Italy?
United Kingdom has a larger ground force with 3,949 vehicles compared to Italy's 3,599 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Kingdom or Italy?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Italy's 113.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Kingdom or Italy?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Italy's 203.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Kingdom or Italy?
United Kingdom operates 1,342 APCs compared to Italy's 698.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Kingdom or Italy?
Italy fields 193 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to United Kingdom's 183.