Army comparison: Japan vs Saudi Arabia
Japan operates 4,516 active military vehicles vs 5,608 for Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Japan has 0 and Saudi Arabia has 140 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 479 vs 945 tanks, 181 vs 380 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,829 vs 1,190 armored personnel carriers, 193 vs 320 self-propelled artillery, 480 vs 416 towed artillery, 99 vs 257 rocket launchers (Japan vs Saudi Arabia).
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
Saudi Arabian Army 🇸🇦
| Total vehicles | 5608 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 140 |
| On order | 177 |
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 | |
Saudi Arabian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 945 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 380 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1190 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2100 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 320 | |
| Towed Artillery | 416 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 257 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a larger ground force with 5,608 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more main battle tanks with 945 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 380 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Saudi Arabia's 1,190.
Which country has more artillery systems, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia fields 993 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Japan's 772.