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Army comparison: Malaysia vs Philippines

Overview

Malaysia operates 1,055 active military vehicles vs 1,052 for Philippines.

The breakdown includes 48 vs 0 tanks, 524 vs 51 infantry fighting vehicles, 111 vs 551 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 12 self-propelled artillery, 196 vs 284 towed artillery, 36 vs 0 rocket launchers (Malaysia vs Philippines).

Malaysian Army 🇲🇾

Total vehicles 1055 as of 2026
On order 136

Philippine Army 🇵🇭

Total vehicles 1052 as of 2026
On order 32

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Malaysia or Philippines?
Malaysia has a larger ground force with 1,055 vehicles compared to Philippines's 1,052 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Malaysia or Philippines?
Malaysia operates more main battle tanks with 48 compared to Philippines's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Malaysia or Philippines?
Malaysia has 524 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Philippines's 51.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Malaysia or Philippines?
Philippines operates 551 APCs compared to Malaysia's 111.
Which country has more artillery systems, Malaysia or Philippines?
Philippines fields 296 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Malaysia's 232.