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Army comparison: Flag of Malaysia Malaysia vs Flag of Singapore Singapore

Force Profile
Malaysia Singapore
Total vehicles 1,055 (2026) 3,426 (2026)
On order +136 β€”
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ύ Malaysiaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 48
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 524
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 111
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 140
  • Towed Artillery 196
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 36
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singaporeas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 170
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 940
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,117
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 50
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 48
  • Towed Artillery 77
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 24

Overview

Singapore's army fields 3,426 active vehicles β€” 3.2:1 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).

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).