Army comparison: Italy vs Portugal
Overview
Italy's army fields 3,599 active vehicles — 5.7x Portugal's 626. Additionally, Italy has 0 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 113 vs 34 tanks, 203 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 698 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 64 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 108 vs 45 towed artillery, 21 vs 0 rocket launchers (Italy vs Portugal).
Italian Army 🇮🇹
| Total vehicles | 3599 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1604 |
Portuguese Army 🇵🇹
| Total vehicles | 626 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5 |
Italian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 113 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 203 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 698 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2392 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 64 | |
| Towed Artillery | 108 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 21 | |
Portuguese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 34 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 30 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 258 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 241 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 18 | |
| Towed Artillery | 45 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has a larger ground force with 3,599 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Italy or Portugal?
Italy operates more main battle tanks with 113 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has 203 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Italy or Portugal?
Italy operates 698 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, Italy or Portugal?
Italy fields 193 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the Italy and Portugal armies compare in size?
Italy's army is 5.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (3,599 vs 626).