Army comparison: Japan vs Philippines
Overview
Japan's army fields 4,516 active vehicles — 4.3x Philippines's 1,052.
The breakdown includes 479 vs 0 tanks, 181 vs 51 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,829 vs 551 armored personnel carriers, 193 vs 12 self-propelled artillery, 480 vs 284 towed artillery, 99 vs 0 rocket launchers (Japan vs Philippines).
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
Philippine Army 🇵🇭
| Total vehicles | 1052 as of 2026 |
| On order | 32 |
Japanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 479 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 181 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2829 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 255 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 193 | |
| Towed Artillery | 480 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 99 | |
Philippine vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 51 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 551 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 154 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 12 | |
| Towed Artillery | 284 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Japan or Philippines?
Japan has a larger ground force with 4,516 vehicles compared to Philippines's 1,052 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Japan or Philippines?
Japan operates more main battle tanks with 479 compared to Philippines's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Japan or Philippines?
Japan has 181 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Philippines's 51.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Japan or Philippines?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Philippines's 551.
Which country has more artillery systems, Japan or Philippines?
Japan fields 772 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Philippines's 296.
How do the Japan and Philippines armies compare in size?
Japan's army is 4.3 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total vehicles (4,516 vs 1,052).