Army comparison: Sri Lanka vs Malaysia
Overview
Sri Lanka operates 749 active military vehicles vs 1,055 for Malaysia. Additionally, Sri Lanka has 45 and Malaysia has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 62 vs 48 tanks, 142 vs 524 infantry fighting vehicles, 421 vs 111 armored personnel carriers, 96 vs 196 towed artillery, 28 vs 36 rocket launchers (Sri Lanka vs Malaysia).
Sri Lankan Army 🇱🇰
| Total vehicles | 749 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 45 |
Malaysian Army 🇲🇾
| Total vehicles | 1055 as of 2026 |
| On order | 136 |
Sri Lankan vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 62 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 142 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 421 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 96 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 28 | |
Malaysian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 48 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 524 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 111 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 140 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 196 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 36 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Sri Lanka or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger ground force with 1,055 vehicles compared to Sri Lanka's 749 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Sri Lanka or Malaysia?
Sri Lanka operates more main battle tanks with 62 compared to Malaysia's 48.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Sri Lanka or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 524 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Sri Lanka's 142.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Sri Lanka or Malaysia?
Sri Lanka operates 421 APCs compared to Malaysia's 111.
Which country has more artillery systems, Sri Lanka or Malaysia?
Malaysia fields 232 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Sri Lanka's 124.