Army comparison: 
United Kingdom vs 
Portugal
Force Profile
| United Kingdom | Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 3,949 (2026) | 626 (2026) |
| In storage | — | 5 |
| On order | +1,436 | — |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Vehicles by Category
🇬🇧 United Kingdomas of 2026
🇵🇹 Portugalas of 2026
Overview
United Kingdom's army fields 3,949 active vehicles — 6.3x Portugal's 626. Additionally, United Kingdom has 0 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 288 vs 34 tanks, 746 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,342 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 14 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 126 vs 45 towed artillery, 43 vs 0 rocket launchers (United Kingdom vs Portugal).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom has a larger ground force with 3,949 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom operates 1,342 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom fields 183 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the United Kingdom and Portugal armies compare in size?
United Kingdom's army is 6.3 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (3,949 vs 626).