This is a list of equipment in service with the Portuguese Army.
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Camo pattern (type) | Environment / colours | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard-issue equipment | |||||||
| SCS Soldier Combat System | | Bulletproof vest, combat helmet, uniform, gloves, military boot and holster | M18 – padrão multi-terreno [1] (mix of pattern type flecktarn / disruptive) | Universal | > 12,000 | New standard issue uniform, distributed gradually sincy 2019, widely in use by all army units since 2024. The new equipment includes: ballistic helmets, protective glasses, maxillofacial protection, ballistic vests, Kevlar elbow pads, protective gloves, watches and physiological monitors on the wrist. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] | |
| PASGT Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops | | Combat helmet and uniform | DPM [8] Disruptive Pattern Material | Temperate / central Europe | > 30,000 | Former standard issue uniform, introduced in the 90s in the Portuguese Army, consisting of ballistic helmets, vests and uniforms. [9] It is currently in the process of being replaced by the new uniform known as SCS - Soldier Combat System. | |
| Special forces equipment | |||||||
| Special forces gears | | Bulletproof vest, combat helmet and uniform | MultiCam | Universal | > 1,000 | [10] [11] [12] The clothing and accessories use the MultiCam pattern. Protection:
Gears used by special and elite forces of the Portuguese Army:
Until the new SCS gears entered service, it was also used by the regular troops in foreign operations. | |
| Specialised equipment | |||||||
| Saab Barracuda SOTACS | | Ghillie suit | – | – | – | Used by Portuguese snipers. [15] | |
| Advanced Bomb Suit | (Illustration) | Bomb suit | – | – | – | Used by the explosive ordnance disposal teams of the 1st Engineering Regiment. [16] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Targeting equipment | |||||
| Newcon Optik 7×42 LRB 6K | (illustration) | Binocular with laser rangefinder | – | [17] Used by artillery and mortar advanced observation units. | |
| Elbit Systems Coral-CR | | Binocular with laser rangefinder | – | [18] Used by artillery and mortar advanced observation units for ISTAR (Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance) missions. | |
| Safran-Vectronix MOSKITO | | Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers) | – | [19] Used for ISTAR (Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance). | |
| Jenoptik NYXUS Bird Long Range | – | Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder) | 214 | [20] Used for observation, intelligence, surveillance. | |
| Handling equipment | |||||
| AN/PVS-14 | | Night-vision device | – | [19] | |
| AN/PVS-21 | | Night-vision goggles | – | [21] [19] Used by the special forces. | |
| Senop VVLITE | | Night-vision device | 1,485 | [22] The device can also be used with a red dot sight. | |
| Miscellaneous electronic equipment | |||||
| Galaxy S20 TE - ATAK Android Tactical Assault Kit | – | Mobile device | – | [19] Roles: Tactical mapping, navigation, secure communication, and intelligence sharing. | |
| AN/PSN-11 PLGR | | Handheld precision lightweight GPS receiver | – | [23] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Used with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser aiming devices | |||||
| AN/PEQ-16B MIPIM Mini Integrated Pointing Illumination Module | | Laser-light module | SCAR-L STD, SCAR-H STD, HK416 A5, HK417 A2 | [48] | |
| Rheinmetall LLM Vario-Ray | | Laser-light module | SCAR-L STD, SCAR-H STD, HK416 A5, HK417 A2 | [49] | |
| Rheinmetall LM LowProfile | – | Laser-light module | SCAR-L STD, SCAR-H STD, HK416 A5, HK417 A2 | [50] 1,500 purchased in 2021. [51] | |
| Sights | |||||
| Aimpoint CompM4 | | Red dot sight | SCAR-L STD, SCAR-H STD, HK416 A5, HK417 A2 | [24] [52] | |
| Trijicon VCOG 1-6×24 | | Telescopic sight | SCAR H PR, G28E, AWSF, AXMC | [24] [52] | |
| Schmidt & Bender 1.5-8×26 PM II Short Dot | – | Telescopic sight | SCAR H PR, G28E, AWSF, AXMC | [53] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortar carriers | ||||||
| M106 | | Mortar carrier | 107mm | 1 | [42] [54] 18 purchased from the USA in 1997. 2 M106 retired from service in January 2020 (demilitarised and scrapped). [55] Equipment: [56] :
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| M106A2 | 15 | |||||
| M125A1 | | Mortar carrier | 81 mm | 3 | [42] [54] 15 purchased from the USA. 2 M125A2 retired from service in January 2020 (demilitarised and scrapped). [55] Equipment:
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| M125A2 | 10 | |||||
| Bravia Chaimite V600 porta-morteiro | | Mortar carrier | 81 mm | 6 | The 6 vehicles operatedy by the 6th Cavalry Regiment in Braga are the last Chaimite armored vehicles in service with the Portuguese Army. [57] [58] Equipment: [59]
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| Heavy mortars | ||||||
| Tampella B - Morteiro Tampella Tipo B m/74 | | Heavy mortar | 120mm | 56 | 56 units in service [38] [42] , of which 9 are operated by the Heavy Fire Battery of the Field Artillery Group of the 4th Artillery Regiment. [60] | |
| M30 mortar | | Heavy mortar | 107mm | 12 | Received in 1996. [42] | |
| Infantry mortars | ||||||
| M29A1 | | Mortar | 81mm | 130 | [38] | |
| L16A2 | | Mortar | 81mm | 32 | [38] | |
| Light mortars | ||||||
| FBP - Morteirete m/68 | | Infantry mortar | 60mm | 558 | [38] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-propelled howitzer | ||||||
| M109A5 | | SPH Self-propelled howitzer | 155mm, L/39 | 18 | 18 purchased between 2002 and 2007, succeeding to 6 M109A2. [61] Operated by the Field Artillery Group (GAC 15.5 AP) of the Mechanised Brigade. [62] [54] Planned replacement with the CAESAR Mk 2 (letter of intent signed in February 2025). [19] [63] Note: 5 M109A2 are stored at Santa Margarida Military Camp, and 1 was donated to the Military Museum, in Elvas. [64] | |
| Towed artillery | ||||||
| L119 LG | | Towed howitzer | 105mm, L/30 | 21 | [65] [66] 21 acquired between 1998 and 1999, succeeding to the M101A1 / M101A1L. 18 operated by the Rapid Reaction Brigade (4th Artillery Regiment) and 3 operated by the School of Arms in Mafra, for the instruction of artillerymen. It can be transported by the EH-101 helicopter. | |
| M114A1 | | Towed howitzer | 155mm, L/23 | 12 | [67] [68] 40 acquired in 1983, 12 remain in service as of 2024, the rest being stored. [69] Operated by the Intervention Brigade (5th Artillery Regiment). Replacement of the M114 planned with the CAESAR Mk 2 (letter of intent signed in February 2025). 12 would replace the M114, 2 batteries of 6 self-propelled guns. [70] | |
| Ceremonial cannons | ||||||
| Ordnance QF 25-pounder | | Ceremonial cannon / former field gun | 88mm, L/28 | 12 | 132 purchased (108 Mk. I and 24 Mk. III). Used for a ceremonial role since by the following units:
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| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radars | |||||
| AN/TPQ-36 firefinder / HMMWV M1097A2 | | Counter-battery radar | 2 | [71] [72] Six vehicles with two radars received in 2003. The tow-vehicle is unarmoured, and used to tow the radars. [73] [74] | |
| RATAC-S | | Battlefield reconnaissance and target acquisition radar | – | [75] [76] [77] | |
| Command and control | |||||
| Raytheon AFATDS Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System | – | Automated command and control system | – | [75] Automated command-and-control software for coordinating, planning, and executing fire support. | |
| EyeCommand Battlefront | – | Artillery battlefield management system | – | Software supplied by Critical Software, and used from a DT10-M multi-functional rugged tablet. It is being integrated to the Raytheon AFATDS. [75] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Range / Altitude | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command and control | ||||||
| SICCA3 Sistema Integrado de Comando e Controlo para a Artilharia Antiaérea | – | Anti-aircraft artillery battlefield management system | – | – | It is a specialized command and control (C2) system that allows the management, integration, and coordination of the anti-aircraft artillery capabilities and units of the Land Forces, especially within the scope of joint and integrated air defense. [78] | |
| Air survillance | ||||||
| AN/PPQ-2 PSTAR Portable Search and Target Acquisition Radar | (Illustration) | Portable target acquisition radar | – | – | [79] Data transmitted to a command post by a PRC525A tactical radio. | |
| Air defence missiles | ||||||
| FIM-92 Stinger | | MANPADS | 8 km (5.0 mi) / 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | 40 (launchers) | [80] [81] [46] 40 in use since 1994, in use with:
New sights and missiles were acquired in 2021. | |
| Air defence guns | ||||||
| Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh-202 | | 20 mm anti-aircraft twin gun | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) | 36 | In service since 1981. [38] [82] Some could be used for coastal defence in Azores and Madeira islands. [83] | |
| Anti-drone electronic warfare | ||||||
| Swatter Portable Gun | (Illustration) | Anti-drone jammer | – | – | [84] It resulted from the LPM 2023-2024 (Military Programming Law) expressed need to acquire anti-drone systems. [85] [86] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main battle tanks | |||||
| Leopard 2A6NL / PRT | | MBT Main battle tank | 34 | 37 Leopard 2A6 MBT acquired second-hand from the Netherlands in 2008. On top of these, the acquisition included 1 Leopard 2 DTV and 1 Leopard 2A4 for spare parts. [87] In March 2023, Portugal transferred 3 tanks to Ukraine (support against the Russian invasion). [88] Initial modifications: [87]
Mid-life update: contract signed in 2024 to bring the tanks to the Leopard 2A6 PRT standard: [87]
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| Leopard 2 DTV | | Military training vehicle | 1 | In service since 2008, used for the training of tank drivers. [90] [91] | |
| Tank hunters | |||||
| M113A2 | | Tank destroyer | 17 | M113 vehicle equipped with a TOW missile launcher. Modernized between 2018 and 2019 to SLM TOW 2 standard. [92] [93] | |
| M901A1 ITV | | Tank destroyer | 4 | Portugal purchased 25 M901 ITV, but due to technical problems, only 4 of the 25 systems were functioning, and therefore delivered. With this purchase, 900 TOW-2 missiles were ordered. The 4 systems were refurbished in 2025, and joined the European Battle Group EUBG 25-2/26-1. [92] [46] | |
| Pandur II ATGM Anti-tank guided missile | – | Tank destroyer | 5 | [94] [95] [35] [96] 5 are equipped with a TOW ATGM launcher. | |
| Infantry fighting vehicles | |||||
| Pandur II IFV | | Infantry fighting vehicle | 30 | [94] [95] [35] [96] 30 in the IFV variant, which are equipped with a SP30 turret: [35] [59]
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| Armoured personnel carriers | |||||
| M113A1, M113A2 | | Armoured personnel carrier, ambulance | 176 | 255 M113A1 and M113A2 received, among which 245 APC, and 10 armoured ambulances. [97] The detailed deliveries:
Note: | |
| Pandur II ICV / RWS Infantry combat vehicle / Remote weapon station | | Armoured personnel carrier | 113 | [94] [95] [35] [96] Two sub-variants were purchased:
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| Reconnaissance vehicles | |||||
| Commando V-150 | | Reconnaissance vehicle | 15 | 15 vehicles were acquired in 1989, and are now operated by the Reconnaissance Group of the 6th Cavalry Regiment. [101] Equipment:
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| Pandur II REC Reconnaissance | | RECCE vehicle | 4 | [94] [95] [35] [96] Equipment: [59] | |
| VBL (Véhicule blindé léger - Panhard M11D) | | Scout car | 38 | [103] The VBL is considered as a light reconnaissance vehicle, they are air transportable. 38 were purchased, and entered service in 1989, and exist in 4 sub-variants of scout vehicles equipped with: [34]
As of 2025, Portugal is planning to modernise the fleet of VBL. [34] | |
| Infantry mobility vehicles | |||||
| HMMWV M1025A2 | (Illustration) | Armoured car | 24 | [104] Known in the army as the Auto Blindado Reconhecimento 1.25 ton, and this variant is the mf/00. [105] 22 vehicles of this variant received add-on armour from Plasan Sasa with the APK kit. [74] | |
| HMMWV M1151A1 and A2 | | Armoured car | 17 | [104] Known in the army as the Auto Blindado Reconhecimento 1.25 ton, and this variant is the m/2009. [74] | |
| URO Vamtac ST5 BN3 | | Infantry mobility vehicles | 107 | 139 URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3 ordered in July 2018, among which 107 troop carriers. [106] [107] | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser J200 | | Military light utility vehicle | 3 | Three vehicles acquired in 2012 to replace the armoured Chevrolet Suburban used by the Portuguese Army. [108] | |
| Special forces vehicles | |||||
| URO Vamtac ST5 BN3 | | Special forces vehicles | 12 | 139 URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3 ordered in July 2018, among which 12 vehicles for the special forces (3 command vehicles with SATCOM). [106] [107] | |
| Command and control | |||||
| M577A2 | | Command vehicle | 42 | 47 M577A2 received between 1996 and 2000. Some are being modernised by EID to receive digital communication systems. [46] The detailed deliveries:
Note: | |
| Pandur II CPV Command post vehicle | | Command and control vehicle | 16 | [94] [95] [35] [96] Equipment: [59]
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| URO Vamtac ST5 BN3 | (Illustration) | Command and control vehicle | 7 | 139 URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3 ordered in July 2018, among which 7 command vehicles. [106] [107] The vehicles are equipped with command posts and SATCOM. | |
| Communications | |||||
| Pandur II CV Communications vehicle | (Illustration) | Communication vehicle | 6 | [94] [95] [35] [96] Equipped with a radio access point mast, with directional antennas. | |
| Medical evacuation | |||||
| Pandur II MEV / AMB Medevac / ambulance | | Armoured ambulance | 8 | [94] [95] [35] [96] Equipment: [59]
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| URO Vamtac ST5 BN3 | (Illustration) | Armoured ambulance | 13 | 139 URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3 ordered in July 2018, among which 13 medical evacuation vehicles in two versions.The armored medical evacuation module was developed and produced in Portugal, using CompactShield panels from the Portuguese company Beyond Composite. [106] [107] [110]
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Note: Among the Pandur II purchase, the initial contract that was signed in 2005, was for 260 vehicles, and it was worth €364 million.
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility vehicles | |||||
| HMMWV M1097A2 | (Illustration) | 4×4 unarmoured tow vehicle | 6 | [71] [72] The tow-vehicle is unarmoured, and used to tow the radars (AN/TPQ-36 firefinder). [73] [74] | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ73 | | 4×4 utility vehicle | > 300 | [111] Assembly in the Portuguese Toyota factory Salvador Caetano. [112] [113] Army designation: Toyota Land Cruiser D 4×4 MF/01. | |
| Land Rover Defender D90 TD SW E 4×4 | | 4×4 utility vehicle | 70 | [114] [115] [113] Army designation: Land Rover Defender 90 TD SW E 4×4 MF/08. | |
| Mitsubishi L200 (fourth generation Di-D) | | 4×4 utility pickup | 80 | [74] Army designation: TG4 Mitsubishi 4x4 L200 MF/08. | |
| Toyota Hilux (eighth generation - GUN125L-DNFSHW 2.4 D4) | | 4×4 utility pickup for wildfire prevention | 23 | Fleet ordered in 2023, and equipped with: [116] [117]
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| Command vehicles | |||||
| Land Rover Defender D110 TD5 | (Illustration) | 4×4 command vehicle / 4×4 communications vehicle | – | [118] | |
| Medical evacuation | |||||
| Land Rover Defender D110 TD5 ambulance | (Illustration) | 4×4 ambulance | – | [118] Army designation: Land Rover Defender 4×4 MF/09 Sanitario. | |
| Special forces vehicles | |||||
| Pinhol Defense SOPS-P MF-11 | (Illustration) | 4×4 commando assault vehicle | 13 | [21] [119] [120] Vehicle based on the Land Rover Defender 130 TD4, and adapted in Portugal by Pinhol Defence. It is equipped with a shield at the bottom for protection against IED, and can carry multiple types of infantry weapons and light mortars. [121] 8 are operated by the 1st Portuguese Special Operations Land Task Group and 5 by the commandos. [122] [123] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road motorcycles | |||||
| Yamaha TDM 900 | | Police motorcycle | 12 | [124] Used by the army police, mostly for traffic management. [74] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special forces vehicles | |||||
| Q-150D | (Illustration) | 4×4 airborne light utility vehicle | 10 | The fleet and associated equipment and services were purchased through the NSPA in 2020 for the Parachute Regiment (RParas). [125] | |
| Polaris MRZR D4 | | 4×4 all-terrain vehicle | 4 | [126] [127] The Portuguese Special Operations of the Rapid Reaction Brigade received two MRZR D2, two MRZR 2 and four MRZR D4. [125] Army designation: TP4 SOF MRZR 4. | |
| Polaris MRZR 2 and D2 | | 4×4 all-terrain vehicle | 10 | [128] [127] The Portuguese Special Operations of the Rapid Reaction Brigade received two MRZR D2, two MRZR 2 and four MRZR D4. [125] In 2024, 6 MRZR 2 were received by the reconnaissance platoons of the Azores and Madeira Garrison Regiments. [129] Army designation: TP2 SOF MRZR 2. Note: The difference between the MRZR 2 and the MRZR D2 is the fuel used. The D2 uses diesel fuel. | |
| Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 | | 4×4 all-terrain vehicle | 2 | [130] Vehicle operated by NBRC defence company of the 1st Engineering Regiment. | |
| Polaris Sportsman MV850 | | ATV | 8 | [131] [127] Used by the Portuguese Special Operations of the Rapid Reaction Brigade. 2 trailers were supplied with the 8 vehicles. [125] Army designation: TP1 SOF Polaris 1. | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Capacity | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked vehicles | ||||||
| M548 A1 | | Tracked cargo carrier | 5.0 t (11,023 lb) | 23 | 24 units received by the Mechanised Brigade, to transport ammunitions for the M109A5 howitzers. [132] [74]
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| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Capacity | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light tactical transport trucks | ||||||
| Iveco 40.12 | | 4×4 light tactical truck | 1.93 t (4,300 lb), or 14 passengers | ~ 200 | [133] (Portuguese designation: mA/89-90) | |
| Iveco 40.10 | 1.5 t (3,300 lb), or 12 passengers | |||||
| Tactical transport trucks | ||||||
| Mercedes-Benz Unimog 1100 | | 4×4 tactical truck | 3.0 t (6,600 lb), or 13 passengers | ~ 10 | [134] [135] Variants with or without winch. Used to tow L119 LG howitzers of the 4th Artillery Regiment. [136] | |
| Mercedes-Benz Unimog 1300L | | 4×4 tactical truck | 2.0 t (4,400 lb), or 16 passengers | ~ 200 | [134] [135] Variants with or without winch. | |
| Mercedes-Benz Unimog 1750L | | 4×4 tactical truck | 5.0 t (11,000 lb), or 19 passengers | [134] [135] Variants with or without winch, and with or without knuckle boom crane. | ||
| MAN 10.224 | | 4×4 tactical truck | 4.0 t (8,800 lb) | ~ 70 | Army Designation: Auto TG 4 ton. TP20 | |
| RMMV TGS 18.440 BB CH | (Illustration) | 4×4 tactical communications truck | ~ 7.0 t (15,400 lb) | 31 | Purchase as part of a batch of 46 trucks intended to transport signal shelters (for the tactical communication and information system SIC-T), 15 of which are equipped with a modular armoured cab. [19] | |
| 4×4 armoured communications truck | 15 | |||||
| RMMV TGS 26.440 BB CH | (Illustration) | 6×6 truck | ~ 10.0 t (22,000 lb) | 77 | [138] Purchase in 2023 as part of a batch of 61 trucks, 13 of which have a modular armoured cab for general transport. [19] Variants in use: [19]
Additional purchase in 2025 of a batch of 29 trucks. [139] [140] | |
| 6×6 armoured truck | ~ 8.0 t (17,600 lb) | 13 | ||||
| DAF YA 4440D | | 4×4 tactical truck | 5.0 t (11,000 lb) | ~ 300 | [142] [74] [143] These trucks are being phased out. Army designation: Auto TG 5 ton DAF YA 4440D. | |
| Iveco 90.17 | | 4×4 tactical truck | 4.0 t (8,800 lb), or 19 passengers | ~ 70 | [133] These trucks are being phased out. (Portuguese designation: mA/91) | |
| Renault Kerax | | 4×4 tactical truck | – | 4 | Equipped with shelters. [144]
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| Heavy transport trucks | ||||||
| MAN KAT1 (MAN 4520 6×6 FSB) | | 6×6 truck | 7.0 t (15,400 lb) | 16 | Used to transport EWK Faltschwimmbrücken bridge components (GDELS Ribbon Bridge). [145] [146] | |
| Mercedes-Benz SK 2024 | (Illustration) | 4×4 tipper truck | – | – | Used by the Engineering Regiments. [147] | |
| Scania P114 CB HZ340 | | 6×4 tipper truck | – | – | Army designation: Auto TG Scania P114 CB HZ340. [148] | |
| Volvo FMX 420 | (Illustration) | 8×4 tipper truck | – | 3 | [149] [127] [150] [150] First purchased in 2020, in service with the third engineering regiment since 2021. Second and third purchased in May 2025. [151] [152] [153] They are used for engineering and emergency missions. | |
| (Illustration) | 8×4 hydraulic hooklift hoist truck | – | 2 | [154] [127] Used by Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological Defense Company from the 1st Engineering Regiment. They are equipped with Palfinger PH T17S hookloader and SIBCRA shelters to store CBRN defense equipments. [155] [19] | ||
| Semi-trucks | ||||||
| Volvo FMX 540 | (Illustration) | 6×4 semi-truck | 70.0 t (154,300 lb) | 4 | [149] [127] [150] The semi-trailers are supplier by:
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| Volvo FH 12 | (Illustration) | 4×2 semi-truck | – | 6 | 6 units purchased in versions FH12 380 and FH12 420. [156] | |
| DAF CF | (Illustration) | 6×4 semi-truck / 4×2 semi-truck | 70.0 t (154,300 lb) / – | 2 | [157] | |
| RMMV TGX 18.420 | (Illustration) | 4×2 semi-truck | – | 2 | [158] [157] | |
| Mercedes-Benz Actros 2041 (second generation) | (Illustration) | 4×4 semi-truck | – | 2 | [159] | |
| Mercedes-Benz Actros 1840 | (Illustration) | 4×2 semi-truck | – | 2 | [156] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging equipment | |||||
| M60A1 AVLB | | AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 4 | 4 have been in service since 1961. [160] They are operated by Engineer Company, (Companhia de Engenharia Combate Pesado or CEngCombPes). [92] | |
| Repair and recovery vehicles | |||||
| M88A1 | | ARV Armoured recovery vehicle | 6 | The systems have been in service since 1978. [92] | |
| M88A2G | 2 | ||||
| M578 | | Light ARV Armoured recovery vehicle | 22 | 21 received in 1995 and 8 received in 1997. Seven M578 retired from service in January 2020 (demilitarised and scrapped). [92] [55] | |
| Pandur II RV Recovery vehicle | | Wheeled ARV Armoured recovery vehicle | 7 | [94] [95] [35] [96] Equipment: [59]
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| R&D projects | |||||
| M113 Robotizado | | Armoured robots | 1 (+ additional projected) | Portugal, through the Army and the Instituto Superior Técnico, is transforming the M113 into a remote controlled vehicle. The APC variant is planned to be replaced by the Boxer APC, and will become available for transformation. [161] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging systems | |||||
| GDELS Ribbon Bridge | | Pontoon bridge | – | [146] These bridging systems are equipped with a barge, and are transported by a MAN KAT1 6×6. | |
| Schottel M Boot Gross | | Engineering boat | – | Used by the Bridge Company of the Engineering Regiment Nº1 to move the GDELS Ribbon bridge. [162] | |
| Bailey M2 DS | | Temporary modular truss bridge | – | [163] [164] | |
| 14.5-meter Treadway bridge | – | Treadway bridge | Temporary beam bridge | – | [165] |
| Repair and recovery vehicles | |||||
| Volvo FMX 380 | (Illustration) | 4×4 tow truck | 1 | Light tow truck equipped with a capacity to tow a 22.0 t (48,500 lb) vehicle. [166] [167] It is also equipped with a Palfinger PK14.501 SLD5 knuckle boom crane with a 3.0 t (6,600 lb) lifting capacity. | |
| M816 Wrecker | | 6×6 crane truck | ≥ 8 | Heavy crane truck with a revolving hydraulic crane with a maximum lift capacity of 9.7t (20,000 lb). It is primarily used for vehicle recovery. [168] | |
| CBRN equipment | |||||
| SIBCRA | (illustration) | CBRN decontamination container | 2 | [154] Based on a hooklift container, it can be transported by any truck equipped with a hydraulic hooklift hoist of the army. | |
| SpiR-ID | (illustration) | Radioactivity portable research and detection sensor | – | Used for inspections. [169] | |
| Explosive ordnance disposal | |||||
| Telerob tEODor | | Bomb disposal robot | – | Used for inspection and Counter-IED missions. [169] | |
| Nexter NERVA-XX | | Bomb disposal robot (wheeled or tracked) | – | Used for inspection and C-IED missions. Equipped with a Ptz camera. [170] | |
| Qinetiq Dragon Runner 20 | | Bomb disposal robot | – | It's used to provide safety and support to small dismounted operations for reconnaissance, security, inspection and C-IED missions.[ citation needed ] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile cranes | |||||
| Grove AT400 | | 4×4 all-terrain mobile crane | – | [171] Lifting capacity: 20 t (44,100 lb) | |
| Tractors | |||||
| John Deere 5R | | Forestry tractor | – | [172] Modifications made by AFN Agro. Used in firefighting missions, and fire prevention. | |
| Bulldozers | |||||
| Komatsu D65EX-18 | | Bulldozer | – | [173] [174] [175] Used by the Heavy Combat Engineering Company of the Mechanised Brigade and by the Enginnering Regiments. [176] | |
| Caterpillar D6H | | Bulldozer | – | [176] [175] Used by the Heavy Combat Engineering Company of the Mechanised Brigade and by the Enginnering Regiments. | |
| Caterpillar D5 | | Forestry bulldozer | – | [149] | |
| Excavators | |||||
| Komatsu PC350 NLC | | 35 tons tracked excavator | – | [177] [178] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Volvo EC 220E | | 22 tons tracked excavator | – | [179] Used by the Third Engineering Regiment. | |
| KATO HD27 | | 2.7 tons tracked excavator | – | [180] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| JCB 110W | | 13.5 tons tracked excavator | – | [181] Used by the Third Engineering Regiment. | |
| Backhoe loaders | |||||
| Komatsu WB 93R | | Backhoe loader | – | [182] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Hidromek K4 1028 | (Illustration) | Backhoe loader | – | [183] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| JCB 3 CX | | Backhoe loader | – | [149] [167] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| JCB 1 CX | | Backhoe loader | – | [184] Used by the Third Engineering Regiment. | |
| Loaders | |||||
| Volvo 4400 | | Wheel loader | – | [185] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Volvo L90D | | Wheel loader | – | [185] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Volvo L90H | | Wheel loader | – | [149] [186] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Roller | |||||
| Hamm 3000 | | Road roller | – | [187] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Dump trucks | |||||
| Volvo A25G | | Articulated hauler | – | [177] [188] [189] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Graders | |||||
| Volvo Champion G710/G720 | | Grader | – | [175] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Caterpillar 120 | (Illustration) | Grader | – | [190] Used by the Engineering Regiments. | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Capacity | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou MHT 10180 | | Heavy telescopic handler | 18 t (39,700 lb) | – | Used by the Enginnering Regiments and Army General Material Support Unit. [191] | |
| Manitou 1340 SLT | | Telescopic handler | 4 t (8,800 lb) | – | Used by the Enginnering Regiments. [192] | |
| Komatsu FD150 | | Heavy forklift | 15 t (33,100 lb) | – | Used by the Army General Material Support Unit. | |
| Manitou MC50CP | | Forklift | 5 t (11,000 lb) | – | Used by the Enginnering Regiments. | |
| Manitou ME420 | | Forklift | 2 t (4,400 lb) | – | Used by Transports Regiment. [193] |
Note: additional systems not mentioned here are being used in the Portuguese Air Force.
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | |||||
| Kärcher MFK 2/96 | (illustration) | Tactical field kitchen (trailer) | – | [194] Capacity to serve 250 meals and 450 frozen meals. | |
| SERT CR 500L | (illustration) | Tactical field kitchen (trailer) | – | [195] | |
| PCM 300 | (illustration) | Field bakery (trailer) | – | [196] Capacity of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) of bread per day. | |
| Hygiene | |||||
| RD 3000 | (illustration) | Field bathroom | – | [197] 8 people showering simultaneously, 80 per hour. | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command and control | |||||
| BMS-C2 Battlefield Management System- Command and Control | – | Battlefield management system | C2 | [198] System developed through a consortium including:
Equipment using the system: [198]
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| Communication systems | |||||
| SIC-T Tactical Information and Communications System | – | Tactical communication system | Tactical network centric operation | [199] The system includes the modules:
| |
| Starlink | | Phased-array antenna | Provider of communications via Internet | [200] ≥ 54 portable antennas | |
| Radio | |||||
| EID TWH-104R4 | – | Land personal radio | Infantry radio | [201] [127] | |
| EID PRC-525 | – | Multi-band software defined radio (HF, VHF, UHF) | Combat net-radio, Tactical voice and data network, packet radio, radio access point | [202] [203] [204] The communications are encrypted (COMSEC) and it is doing frequency hopping (TRANSEC). [204] Delivered from 2019 to 2026. [205] | |
| Rohde & Schwarz Soveron HR5000 | – | Handheld software defined radio | Dismounted communications system | [206] [19] Selected in October 2022 as part of the Dismounted Soldier Communications System programme, in collaboration with EID. The HR system is used by the dismounted soldiers, the VR system is the vehicular radio. | |
| Rohde & Schwarz Soveron VR5000 | Vehicular software defined radio | Communication system from the vehicle to the dismount | |||
| Thales AN/PRC-148 JEM | | Handheld multi-band software defined radio (VHF) | JTRS Enhanced Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio | [21] Used by the special forces (CTOE). | |
| Intercom | |||||
| EID ICC-201 | – | Tactical intercom | C4ISR use | [19] | |
| EID ICC-251 | – | Tactical intercom | C4ISR use | [19] | |
| EID ICC-401 IP | – | Tactical intercom | C4ISR use | [202] It was ordered in 2020. [207] It is NGVA and STANAG 4754 compatible. | |
| Automatic Weather Station | |||||
| Marwin BW12 | – | Automatic Weather Station | – | Used to predict the direction, speed, and range of an artillery projectile through air density, air temperature and humidity. [208] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed drones | ||||||
| GEPRC Vapor | (Illustration) | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | FPV suicide drone | – | Commercial drones modified by the Portuguese Army to receive a warhead. [209] | |
| Military surveillance / reconnaissance drones | ||||||
| AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven | | Fixed-wing mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisitionand reconnaissance | 12 systems 36 aircraft | [210] [211] 36 aircraft or twelve systems (together with associated services and equipment) were purchased through the NSPA on 20 August 2018. | |
| Parrot ANAFI | | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | – | Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [19] | |
| Commercial surveillance / reconnaissance drones | ||||||
| MyFlyDream Nimbus Tricopter 1800 | – | VTOL, fixed-wing mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | 12 | [212] [213] Received in 2021, used by the First Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment and the 5th Artillery Regiment. | |
| Autel DragonFish | – | Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | – | [214] Used with the Intervention Brigade. | |
| Beyond Vision HEIFU | (Illustration) | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | – | [215] | |
| Autel EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V2 | | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | – | [216] | |
| DJI Matrice 300 RTK | | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | – | Used by the Intervention Brigade, the Azores Military Command and the Madeira Military Operational Command for surveillance. [214] [217] [218] [219] | |
| DJI Mavic Pro | | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | 26 | [220] [221] Seen in use by Portuguese Paratroopers and Madeira Military Operational Command. Number of units purchased unknown. | |
| iFlight ProTek35 | (Illustration) | Multicopter, mcroi-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | – | Seen in use with the Third Garrison Regiment. [222] [84] | |
| Research drones | ||||||
| UAVision ELANUS | (Illustration) | Fixed-wing mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | Loitering munition | – | [223] [224] Being used on trial in 2025 by the by CEMTEx (Army Technological Experimentation). [84] [223] Characteristics:
| |
| Beyond Vision BVQ418 | (Illustration) | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | FPV suicide drone | – | Being used on trial in 2025 by the by CEMTEx (Army Technological Experimentation). [225] Characteristics:
| |
| Beyond Vision BVQ407 | (Illustration) | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | – | [84] Being used on trial / research by the by CEMTEx (Army Technological Experimentation). | |
| Raven (MOTUS Robotics / FEUP) | – | Multicopter, mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance | – | [84] [226] Being used on trial / research by the by CEMTEx (Army Technological Experimentation). | |
| Miscellaneous drone | ||||||
| Griffon Aerospace MQM-170 Outlaw | | Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | Target drone | – | [227] operated by the First Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment. | |
| SenseFly eBee X | – | Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | Mapping drone | 1 | Used by the Army Geospatial Information Center. [228] | |
| DJI FlyCart 30 | – | Multicopter, UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | Cargo transport | – | Used by the Military Unit Laboratory of Biological and Chemical Defense. [229] | |
| DJI Agras T50 | | Multicopter, UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | Pulveriser | – | Used by the Military Unit Laboratory of Biological and Chemical Defense. [229] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury 500 | (Illustration) | Reconnaissance and infiltration inflatable boat | – | Known to be used by the following army units: |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Range | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air defence systems | ||||||
| URO Vamtac ST5 BN3 / Thales RapidRanger | | Short range air defense | 7 km (4.3 mi) / 6 km (3.7 mi) | 3 | [234] 1 batteries with 3 launch vehicles were ordered in October 2024. Equipment:
| |
| Air surveillance | ||||||
| Thales Ground Master 200 | | S band (IEEE), 3D, AESA, air surveillance radar | 250 km (155.3 mi) | 1 | [234] System ordered in October 2024. 1 radar is used per battery. Purchased with the RapidRanger, supporting their operations by feeding the data to the missile launchers. | |
List of equipment that Portugal plans to invest in, some of which are mentioned in the Portuguese Military Programming Law: [235] [236]
| Model | Variant | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-tank weapons | ||||||
| EuroSpike | Spike LR2 | | Anti-tank guided missile | 130mm | Selected at the end of 2025 to succeed to the MILAN missile system. Order expected early in 2026. [45] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortars | ||||||
| – | (Illustration) | – | Mortar | – | – | In 2023, Portugal was planning to purchase infantry mortars for the troops carried by the Pandur II. [237] |
| URO Vamtac ST5 mortar carrier | (Illustration) | Armoured mortar carrier, | 120 mm | 12 | Planned purchase as part of the Land Force 2045 objective. A tender process was launched by Portugal through the NSPA for the acquisition of 12 × 120 mm mortar carriers based on the URO Vamtac ST5 in 2024. [127] | |
| Artillery | ||||||
| CaESAr MK 2 | | Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm, L/52 | 36 | [238] Framework agreement signed in October 2024 for the purchase of 36 systems. [239] [240] Portugal confirmed its commitment in February 2025 during a presidential visit in France. [19] [241] The planned delivery is for 2029 - 2030. [86] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armoured fighting vehicles | |||||
| ARTEC Boxer | | 8×8 APC Armoured personnel carrier | 90 | The Army is planning to replace the M113 APC with the Boxer. The purchase would be supported by the SAFE financing mechanism of the European Union. [100] [86] [242] | |
| Light armoured vehicle | | – | IMV Infantry mobility vehicle | – | The intended JLTV purchase was cancelled in April 2020. The need still exists, and the Amy is planning to purchase new vehicles, the model remains to be chosen. [127] |
| Utility | |||||
| – | | – | 4×4 all-terrain vehicle | 43 | The Army is planning to receive 43 light allterrain vehicles to equip some of its Rapid Reaction Brigade units. [127] [243] |
| – | | – | 4x4 tactical truck | – | The Portuguese Army was authorized by the Ministry of Defense in 2024 to acquire Medium Tactical Vehicles to operate in Army Regiments on the islands of the Azores and Madeira. [244] |
| – | | – | 6x6 truck | 1 | The Portuguese Army was authorized by the Ministry of Defense in 2024 to acquire one 6x6 tank truck for water transport. [244] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging equipment | |||||
| Panzerschnellbrücke Leguan | | AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 2 | The purchase of AVLB in support of the Leopard 2 mechanised units was authorised in November 2024. [245] [19] | |
| Repair and recovery vehicles | |||||
| BPz3 Büffel , or WiSENT 2 | (BPz 3) | ARV Armoured recovery vehicle | 2 | The purchase of ARV in support of the Leopard 2 mechanised units was authorised in November 2024. [245] [127] | |
| CBRN | |||||
| URO Vamtac ST5 - Pitón | (Illustration) | Light 4×4 CBRN reconnaissance vehicle Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defence | – | Authorised in 2024 to acquire vehicles for the CBRN role. [246] | |
| Demining equipment | |||||
| MineWolf Systems | | Military mine flail robot | 2 | [19] The Army reported in its newspaper that intends to acquire two minewolf demining vehicles. [247] | |
| URO Vamtac ST5 - EOD | (Illustration) | Light 4×4 EOD Explosive ordnance disposal | – | Authorised in 2024 to acquire vehicles for the EOD role. [246] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical equipment | |||||
| Role 2B field hospital | (Illustration) | Field hospital | 1 | [236] [127] | |
| Refuelling | |||||
| Inflatable diesel tank | (Illustration) | Fuel field storage tank | 6 | [19] [248] Planned purchase of inflatable tank to store fuel for the army. | |
| Enginnering | |||||
| Military Bridge | (Illustration) | Floating bridge | – | The Portuguese Army wants to acquire new bridge systems for its engineering units.[ [127] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surveillance equipment | |||||
| Ground surveillance radar | (Illustration) | Ground surveillance radar | 2 | Tender launched in November 2024, for replies from suppliers in December 2025 for 2 radars. [249] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Range / Altitude | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface-to-air missile systems | ||||||
| – | (Illustration) | Short range air defence system | – | 3 batteries | [250] In October 2024, the chief of staff of the army announced to include medium-range air defence systems in the military programming law. [251] [252] [19] Portugal joined the ESSI in February 2025. [250] In October 2025, Portugal announced its plan to invest in short and medium range air defence systems. [86] [253] Potential systems:
Note: if longer range, the SAMP/T NG or the Patriot PAC-3 systems might be considered. | |
| – | (Illustration) | Medium range air defence system | 80 km (49.7 mi) / 40 km (24.9 mi) | 1 battery | ||
| C-UAS systems | ||||||
| Skyranger 30 | (Illustration) | SPAAG Self-propelled anti-aircraftgun | 3 km (1.9 mi) | – | [250] Portugal as part of the ESSI and as part of its C-UAS might purchase the Skyranger 30. Considering the planned purchase of the Boxer to replace the M113, it could be selected for this role as well. [254] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loitering munitions | ||||||
| HERO-30 | | Canister-launched, deploying cruciform wing, mini-UAV | Loitering munition | – | Portugal has expressed the need for loitering munitions. The HERO-30 is to be made and supplied by RWM Italia S.p:A. [19] This system was tested by the Army in December 2025. [255] Specifications of the system:
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| Model | Variant | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk | UH-60L or more recent | | Combat helicopter | 3 - 4 | The Ministry of National Defence is planning to revive the Army Light Aviation Unit which was deactivated in July 2015. A tender was launched in 2025 to order 3 to 4 helicopters, not necessarily new, and in the UH-60L variant or more recent. [256] The equipment planned to go with the helicopters include:
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War reserveList of equipment that remains in the war reserves . Infantry weaponsPistols:
Submachine guns:
Assault rifles and battle rifles:
Precision rifles:
Machine guns: Shotguns: Infantry weaponsPistols: Submachine guns:
Assault rifles and battle rifles:
Machine guns:
Grenade launchers: Anti-tank weapons: Indirec fireSelf-propelled artillery:
Towed artillery:
Mortars:
VehiclesArmoured fighting vehicles:
Special forces vehicles:
Engineering vehicles: Air defenceAir defence missile launchers:
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