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Army comparison: Flag of Iraq Iraq vs Flag of Kuwait Kuwait

Force Profile
Iraq Kuwait
Total vehicles 6,505 (2026) 1,525 (2026)
On order +115 —
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇮🇶 Iraqas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,188
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1,470
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,778
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 453
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 434
  • Towed Artillery 610
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 572
🇰🇼 Kuwaitas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 585
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 530
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 320
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 12
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 51
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 27

Overview

Iraq's army fields 6,505 active vehicles — 4.3:1 Kuwait's 1,525.

The breakdown includes 1,188 vs 585 tanks, 1,470 vs 530 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,778 vs 320 armored personnel carriers, 434 vs 51 self-propelled artillery, 610 vs 0 towed artillery, 572 vs 27 rocket launchers (Iraq vs Kuwait).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq has a larger ground force with 6,505 vehicles compared to Kuwait's 1,525 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq operates more main battle tanks with 1,188 compared to Kuwait's 585.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Kuwait's 530.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq operates 1,778 APCs compared to Kuwait's 320.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq fields 1,616 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Kuwait's 78.
How do the Iraq and Kuwait armies compare in size?
Iraq's army is 4.3 times larger than Kuwait's in terms of total vehicles (6,505 vs 1,525).