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Army comparison: Flag of Italy Italy vs Flag of Portugal Portugal

Force Profile
Italy Portugal
Total vehicles 3,599 (2026) 626 (2026)
In storage 5
On order +1,604
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇮🇹 Italyas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 113
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 203
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 698
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 2,392
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 64
  • Towed Artillery 108
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 21
🇵🇹 Portugalas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 34
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 30
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 258
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 241
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 18
  • Towed Artillery 45

Overview

Italy's army fields 3,599 active vehicles — 5.7x Portugal's 626. Additionally, Italy has 0 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 113 vs 34 tanks, 203 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 698 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 64 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 108 vs 45 towed artillery, 21 vs 0 rocket launchers (Italy vs Portugal).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has a larger ground force with 3,599 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Italy or Portugal?
Italy operates more main battle tanks with 113 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has 203 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Italy or Portugal?
Italy operates 698 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, Italy or Portugal?
Italy fields 193 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the Italy and Portugal armies compare in size?
Italy's army is 5.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (3,599 vs 626).