Army comparison: Malaysia vs Syria
Overview
Malaysia's army fields 1,055 active vehicles — 2.0x Syria's 526.
The breakdown includes 48 vs 0 tanks, 524 vs 1 infantry fighting vehicles, 111 vs 475 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 50 self-propelled artillery, 196 vs 0 towed artillery, 36 vs 0 rocket launchers (Malaysia vs Syria).
Malaysian Army 🇲🇾
| Total vehicles | 1055 as of 2026 |
| On order | 136 |
Syrian Army 🇸🇾
| Total vehicles | 526 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 | |
Syrian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 475 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 50 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Malaysia or Syria?
Malaysia has a larger ground force with 1,055 vehicles compared to Syria's 526 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Malaysia or Syria?
Malaysia operates more main battle tanks with 48 compared to Syria's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Malaysia or Syria?
Malaysia has 524 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Syria's 1.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Malaysia or Syria?
Syria operates 475 APCs compared to Malaysia's 111.
Which country has more artillery systems, Malaysia or Syria?
Malaysia fields 232 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Syria's 50.
How do the Malaysia and Syria armies compare in size?
Malaysia's army is 2.0 times larger than Syria's in terms of total vehicles (1,055 vs 526).