Army comparison: Malaysia vs Singapore
Overview
Singapore's army fields 3,426 active vehicles — 3.2x Malaysia's 1,055.
The breakdown includes 48 vs 170 tanks, 524 vs 940 infantry fighting vehicles, 111 vs 2,117 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 48 self-propelled artillery, 196 vs 77 towed artillery, 36 vs 24 rocket launchers (Malaysia vs Singapore).
Malaysian Army 🇲🇾
| Total vehicles | 1055 as of 2026 |
| On order | 136 |
Singaporean Army 🇸🇬
| Total vehicles | 3426 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Singaporean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 170 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 940 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2117 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 50 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 48 | |
| Towed Artillery | 77 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 24 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore has a larger ground force with 3,426 vehicles compared to Malaysia's 1,055 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore operates more main battle tanks with 170 compared to Malaysia's 48.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore has 940 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Malaysia's 524.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore operates 2,117 APCs compared to Malaysia's 111.
Which country has more artillery systems, Malaysia or Singapore?
Malaysia fields 232 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Singapore's 149.
How do the Malaysia and Singapore armies compare in size?
Singapore's army is 3.2 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total vehicles (3,426 vs 1,055).