Army comparison: India vs Russia
Indian Army 🇮🇳
| Total vehicles | 15413 as of 2026 |
| On order | 854 |
Russian Army 🇷🇺
| Total vehicles | 16935 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 8360 |
| On order | 50 |
Indian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 3854 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 2415 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4326 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 100 | |
| Towed Artillery | 4400 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 318 | |
Russian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 3460 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1950 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4869 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3045 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 1742 | |
| Towed Artillery | 670 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 1199 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, India or Russia?
Russia has a larger ground force with 16,935 vehicles compared to India's 15,413 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, India or Russia?
India operates more main battle tanks with 3,854 compared to Russia's 3,460.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, India or Russia?
India has 2,415 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Russia's 1,950.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, India or Russia?
Russia operates 4,869 APCs compared to India's 4,326.
Which country has more artillery systems, India or Russia?
India fields 4,818 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Russia's 3,611.