Army comparison: Netherlands vs Portugal
Overview
Netherlands operates 741 active military vehicles vs 626 for Portugal. Additionally, Netherlands has 0 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 18 vs 34 tanks, 128 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 200 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 46 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 45 towed artillery, 4 vs 0 rocket launchers (Netherlands vs Portugal).
Netherlands Army 🇳🇱
| Total vehicles | 741 as of 2026 |
| On order | 134 |
Portuguese Army 🇵🇹
| Total vehicles | 626 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5 |
Netherlands vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 18 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 128 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 200 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 345 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 46 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 4 | |
Portuguese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 34 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 30 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 258 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 241 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 18 | |
| Towed Artillery | 45 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Netherlands or Portugal?
Netherlands has a larger ground force with 741 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Netherlands or Portugal?
Portugal operates more main battle tanks with 34 compared to Netherlands's 18.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Netherlands or Portugal?
Netherlands has 128 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Netherlands or Portugal?
Portugal operates 258 APCs compared to Netherlands's 200.
Which country has more artillery systems, Netherlands or Portugal?
Portugal fields 63 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Netherlands's 50.