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Army comparison: Flag of Malaysia Malaysia vs Flag of Vietnam Vietnam

Force Profile
Malaysia Vietnam
Total vehicles 1,055 (2026) 7,394 (2026)
On order +136 +20
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇲🇾 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
🇻🇳 Vietnamas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,334
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 300
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,660
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 620
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 180
  • Towed Artillery 2,550
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 750

Overview

Vietnam's army fields 7,394 active vehicles — 7.0:1 Malaysia's 1,055.

The breakdown includes 48 vs 1,334 tanks, 524 vs 300 infantry fighting vehicles, 111 vs 1,660 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 180 self-propelled artillery, 196 vs 2,550 towed artillery, 36 vs 750 rocket launchers (Malaysia vs Vietnam).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger ground force with 7,394 vehicles compared to Malaysia's 1,055 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more main battle tanks with 1,334 compared to Malaysia's 48.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Malaysia has 524 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Vietnam's 300.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 1,660 APCs compared to Malaysia's 111.
Which country has more artillery systems, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam fields 3,480 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Malaysia's 232.
How do the Malaysia and Vietnam armies compare in size?
Vietnam's army is 7.0 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total vehicles (7,394 vs 1,055).