Army comparison: Japan vs Ukraine
Overview
Japan operates 4,516 active military vehicles vs 4,661 for Ukraine.
The breakdown includes 479 vs 1,085 tanks, 181 vs 1,906 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,829 vs 165 armored personnel carriers, 193 vs 592 self-propelled artillery, 480 vs 624 towed artillery, 99 vs 254 rocket launchers (Japan vs Ukraine).
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
Ukrainian Army 🇺🇦
| Total vehicles | 4661 as of 2026 |
| On order | 104 |
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 | |
Ukrainian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1085 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1906 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 165 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 35 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 592 | |
| Towed Artillery | 624 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 254 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Japan or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger ground force with 4,661 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Japan or Ukraine?
Ukraine operates more main battle tanks with 1,085 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Japan or Ukraine?
Ukraine has 1,906 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Japan or Ukraine?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Ukraine's 165.
Which country has more artillery systems, Japan or Ukraine?
Ukraine fields 1,470 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Japan's 772.