This is a list of current equipment of the Royal Danish Army .
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bajonet M/95 (M7 bayonet) | | Bayonet | Only used by Livgarden affixed to the M/95. Ceremonial use only uniform for when conscripts of Livgarden are on guard duty in front of palaces and so on | |
| | Field knife | Standard Issue [1] Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Standard issue pistol [2] [3] Modified with a flared magwell and using 21-round magazines [2] [3] There was a minor dispute with Glock surrounding the adoption [4] [5] No M/XX designation due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name. | ||
| | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Micro-Compact for use by Military Police and SOKOM [2] No M/XX due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name. | ||
| | Pistol | 10×25 mm | Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius on Greenland [6] Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague) due to the dangerous wild life of Greenland. [7] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle. [8] Ordered in August 2025. 26,000 ordered, half painted brown, and half painted black, all delivered by the end of 2026. [8] | |||
| | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle. [9] Rolled out in 2016 with the primary goal of cutting down on the weight of the Gevær M/10 A2. | ||
| | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle of the navy built for the close quarters of a ship. Low quantities are present in the army and talks of wider issuing for vehicle crews are ongoing. | ||
Gevær M/?? (MK18) | | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Jægerkorpset [10] | |
| | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts. [9] | ||
| | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2010 by the M/10 rifle still around on some bases as reserve and used by Home Guard units. [11] | ||
| | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced by the M/10 in 2010; still used by conscripts of Livgarden for ceremonial use and by Home Guard units. [11] | ||
?? (SIG MCX) | | Carbine | 7.62×35mm | Used by Jægerkorpset [12] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Semi-Automatic Shotgun | 12 gauge | To combat drones in areas where its to dangerous to use normal rifles [13] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gevær M/53-17 Repeterriffel (M1917 Enfield) | | Bolt-action rifle | 7.62×63mm | Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius in Greenland. [6] Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague Conventions) due to the dangerous wildlife of Greenland. [7] Donated by Canada and Norway in the 1950s [14] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by the Frømandskorpset [15] and the Jægerkorpset . [16] | ||
| | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Supplied by US Ordnance, upgrade of the M60E4 to fit Danish requirements. [17] Standard issue Danish LMG. More acquired 2025. [18] | ||
| | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used with:
| ||
| | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Uses:
Informal names: | ||
| | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Mounted on vehicles or on tripods. [26] Issued with:
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Succeeded to the HK417. [27] | ||
| | Bolt-action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | Succeeds to the older model, the SAKO TRG-42 with Picatinny rails. [28] | ||
| | Bolt-action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | A new model has started circulating featuring a skeletonised stock and M-LOK and KeyMod attachment system. [29] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Primary use for EOD. [30] | ||
| | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Danish sniper's primary anti-materiel rifle. [31] [29] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Håndgranat M/54 | | Fragmentation grenade | 190g Trotyl | Issued with a new plastic hinge. [32] Lethal mostly through overpressure, fragments provide a secondary lethal capacity. | |
| Fragmentation grenade (defensive and offensive configurations) | 50g Nitropenta 3,500 fragments (offensive configuration) [33] | This grenade supplements the M/54 in cases where the M/54's power endanger the structure where it is used. [34] [35] [36] | |||
| Mini-fragmentation grenade | 50g of Composition B 1,400 steel balls [37] | [38] | |||
Chokgranat 1-Bang M/?? (Centanex CTX-1-C) | | Stun grenade | 1 charge | [38] | |
Chokgranat 6 & 7-Bang M/05 (Centanex CTX-6-OP CTX-7-OP) | | Stun grenade | 6 or 7 charges (depending on model) | [38] | |
Røghåndgranat M/57 | Smoke grenade | Phosphorus | Fast expansion smoke grenade. [39] | ||
Røghåndbombe M/77 | Training smoke grenade | Hexit smoke grenade | Former standard-issue smoke grenade, now used for training purposes (poisonous gas problem). [39] [40] | ||
Røghåndbombe KM M/93 | Smoke grenade | Unknown | Standard Issue smoke grenade. [39] | ||
Røghåndgranat M/03 | Unknown | Smoke grenade | Phosphorus | Fast expansion smoke grenade, succeeding to the M/57. [39] | |
Røghåndgranat M/10 | Unknown | Signal smoke grenade | Hexit | Signal grenade that comes in: [39]
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Grenade launcher | 40×46 mm LV | New modified M203 grenade launcher fitting the M10 rifle and with the ability to fire high-velocity grenades. [41] It can be used standalone on a stock or mounted on the rifle. Grenades types:
| ||
| | Revolver grenade launcher | 40×46 mm LV | Used by the military police. [44] Grenades types:
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Disposable rocket launcher | Anti-tank | 66 mm | ECLAW variant (enhanced capability light anti-tank weapon). Usually just referred to as PNÆV. [45] | ||
| | Disposable recoilless gun | Anti-tank | 84 mm | Used in limited quantities, as most have been donated to Ukraine. [46] It remains the dominant anti-tank training weapon for HRU(Hærens Reaktionsstyrke Uddannelse) privates and the MBU (Mobilisering Basis Uddannelse) conscripts. | ||
| | Reusable recoilless rifle | Multirole [47] | 84 mm | It succeeded to the DYKN M/85 in 2022, [48] and additional ones were ordered in November 2025. [49] [50] Has the informal name of Dødens Pusterør(Death Blowgun). [53] | ||
| | Man-portable missile | Anti-tank guided missile | 130 mm | Missile launcher used both for dismount units and from weapon stations (Protector RWS on the Piranha V and the Eagle V). [54] [55] [56] Launcher used: iCLU (integrated control launch unit, the second generation of Spike launcher). |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Middel Tung Mortér M/81 (M252 Mortar) | | Mortar | 81 mm | Unknown | Used by Slesvigske Fodregiment (Light infantry) [57] [ better source needed ] | |
| | Mortar | 120mm | 20+ [58] | [59] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alarmmine M/87 | | Unknown | Alarm mine | Phosphorus charge | Tripwire warning Device. [39] |
Personnelmine M/80 (Claymore) | | Anti-personnel mine | 680g of C4 700 steel balls | Following the ratification of the Ottawa Treaty, it was modified to only be activated under command. Prior to that, it was possible to use it as a booby-trap / victim-activated system. [60] | |
FFV-013 (Fordonsmina 013) | | Anti-personnel mine | 1,200 steel balls | Following the ratification of the Ottawa Treaty, it was modified to only be activated under command. Prior to that, it was possible to use it as a booby-trap / victim-activated system. [61] [62] [63] | |
Pansermine M/56 | Anti-tank mine | 7,2 kg of TNT | Part of the stockpile was donated to Ukraine. [64] It is suspected to be based on the French M51/52 landmine (copy). [65] | ||
Pansermine M/88 (M15) | | Anti-tank mine | 10.3 kg of Composition B | [66] |
| Model | Image | Reticle | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Termisk Kikkert M/23 ( Pixels on Target VooDoo-S) | | Thermal sight (with weapon flip-mount) | New sight issued to the combat troops to replace the Insight MTM sight. [67] It is capable of being:
| ||
Termisk Kikkert M/09 (L3 Insight MTM monocular) | | | Thermal sight | Used for detection of the enemy's heat signature. It can be used in hand-held configuration. A certain quantity was donated to Ukraine. [68] | |
| | | Variable prism sight | 1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 5.56 calibre up to 500 meters. It is used with the M10 rifles. [69] | ||
| | | Variable prism sight | 1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 7.62 calibre up to 800 meters. It is used with the LMG M/60. [69] | ||
| | Variable prism sight | 1.5-6× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 12.7 calibre up to 1200 meters. It is used on the TMG M/2001. | |||
| | | Prism sight | 3.4× magnification for the 5.56 calibre. [70] [11] It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt). It was replaced by the Elcan Spectre sights for the active service soldiers. | ||
| | | Prism sight | 3.4× magnification for the 7.62 calibre. It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt). It was replaced by the Elcan Spectre sights for the active service soldiers. | ||
| | | Night sight | NVG optic used with the LMG M/60 and the M/62. [71] It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt). It was replaced by the Termisk Kikkert M/23 for the active service soldiers. | ||
Aimpoint T1 Micro | | | Red dot sight | Uses: [72]
| |
| (Aimpoint CompM2) | | Red dot sight | Used by Home Guard units. Both optics fall under the name Rødpunktssigte M/04 [11] | ||
Magpul M-Bus Flip Up Irons | | N/A | Iron sight | Rifle back-up sight and used by HBU conscripts as primary sight. | |
Mission First Tactical Flip Up Irons | N/A | Iron sight | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [73] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Polymer magazine | Remains in service in some HBU units [11] This magazine has a tendency to cause feeding issues. | ||
| | STANAG magazine | It became the standard magazine after Colt acquisition of Diemaco. [11] | ||
| | Magazine | Magazine type issued to active service personnel with Rangerplates as an option. [11] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Steiner Defense D-BAL A3 | VIS/IR Laser sight with IR illuminator | Standard issue. [70] | ||
BROLIS LP5X | | VIS/IR Laser sight with IR illuminator | Replacement for D-BAL A3 With visible laser, IR laser and IR illuminator [74] | |
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light | | Weapon mounted visible light | ||
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light Update | | Weapon mounted light | Replacement for the MK4. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Magpul RVG | | Vertical foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package. [11] [73] | |
TangoDown BGV-MK46 | Vertical foregrip | Used with the LMG M/60. | ||
Mission First Tactical REACT | Vertical foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [73] | ||
Magpul AFG2 | | Angled foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package. [11] [73] | |
Brügger og Thomet B&T USA Angled Foregrip | Angled foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [73] | ||
Magpul XTM HAND STOP KIT | Handstop | Part of the now replaced weapon package. [11] [73] | ||
Ergo grips Surestop Tactical Handstop | Handstop | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [73] | ||
Magpul CTR | | Stock | Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles. | |
Mission First Tactical BATTLELINK Minimalist | | Stock | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [73] | |
Magpul MIADGrip | | Pistol grip | Standard grip on all M10A4 rifles. | |
Mission First Tactical Engage AR Grip | | Pistol grip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [73] | |
Magpul Ladder Rail Panel | | Rail protector | Soft plastic rail protector. | |
Magpul XTM Rail Panel | | Rail protector | Hard plastic rail protector. | |
Ergo Grips LOW-PRO LADDER RAIL COVER | Rail protector | Soft plastic rail protector. Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [73] | ||
Ergo Grips FULL LONG TEXTURED RAIL COVERS | Rail protector | Hard plastic rail protector. Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [73] | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers combat applications sling | Rifle sling | Used with rifles. [11] | ||
Magpul MS3 Multi Mission Sling | Rifle sling | Initially planned to replace most of the rifle slings during the Magpul contract but it was never issued in mass quantities. [11] | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded Sling | Rifle sling | Newest sling introduced into service. | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers M240 Sling | Machinegun sling | Used with rifles, and LMGs (with padding). |
| Model | Image | Camouflage | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | NORDEFCO (Original programme planners) Manufacture nations:
| New standard uniform system jointly developed by NORDEFCO members. [75] It is produced by a consortium led by Oskar Pedersen AS and also includes:
The programme was initiated by Denmark and Norway in 2014, with the aim to replace their uniforms. [76] Sweden joined the programme in 2016, [77] and Finland joined at an unclear date. Note: a blue variant of the uniform will be introduced in the Royal Danish Navy as per the confirmation in 2024. [78] | |
Uniformssystem M/11 | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | This standard uniform system is being phased out. Top layer in 3 different variants: [79]
Sub-layers: [79]
| |
CBRN-dragt M/13 | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Unknown | CBRN suit, informally known as Bamsedragten, meaning teddybear suit, due to how thick and hot it is. [80] [81] Its successor will be adapted to the new uniform, the NCU system 2023–2025. [82] ) |
Garnisonsuniform M/69 | | N/A | Special occasion uniform used primarily by officers. [79] | |
Royal Guard ceremonial uniform | | N/A | Worn by Conscripts and NCOs of Livgarden when on ceremonial duty. | |
Guard Hussar ceremonial uniform | | N/A | Worn by Conscripts, NCOs, and officers of the Gardehusar regimentet Hesteskadron when on ceremonial duty. | |
| Hestra Gloves | N/A | N/A | Combat gloves ordered in December 2024. [83] |
| Model | Image | Colour | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Light modified HAIX BLACK EAGLE NATURE) | Brown | Garrison use. [84] Being replaced in 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Heavy modified Haix Nepal Pro) | | Brown | Combat use. [84] Being replaced. | |
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, AKU (AKU Pilgrim GTX Combat) | Brown | Garrison use. [84] Being replaced as of 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, AKU (AKU Griffon Combat) | Brown | Combat use. [84] Being replaced as of 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Meindl (Meindl Dovre Extreme) | Brown | Garrison use. [84] Being replaced as of 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Meindl (?) | Brown | Combat use. [84] Being replaced as of 2024. | ||
Støvle Sikkerhed M/14 (?) | Brown | Unknown | Safety Boot. [85] | |
Ørken støvle M/?? (Unknown AKU Boot) | Tan | Combat use. | ||
Kampstøvle, Jungle M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot) | Combat use. | |||
Kampstøvle, Cold Weather M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot) | Combat use. |
| Model | Image | Camouflage | Origin | Type | Protection level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oppakningssystem M/96 (PLCE) | | M/84 Pletsløring | Tactical webbing systems | N/A | Used in basic training by HBU conscripts and the Home Guard [1] | |
Rygsæk M/17 35L (Karrimor SF THOR 35) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Daysack | N/A | Standard issue daysack, [86] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the THOR [87] | |
Rygsæk M/17 70L (KarrimorSF Odin75) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Backpack | N/A | Standard issue 3 day backpack, [86] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the ODIN [87] | |
Rygsæk M/17, HLC (KarrimorSF LOKI) | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Load carrying system | N/A | Load carrying system to carry heavier equipment such as jerrycans, ammunition boxes or ECM Jammers [86] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the LOKI | ||
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/12 (TYR Tactical PICO-MV DK) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Plate carrier | Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor. [88] | Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set [89] that was introduced due to soldiers being uncomfortable in the issued equipment and spending fortunes on their own [90] Standard PPE system of the Danish Armed Forces and Home Guard Response units. [91] | |
Beskyttelsesvest Let M/12 (TYR Tactical MV RLVC) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Plate carrier | Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor. [88] | Driver model of the M/12 Beskyttelsesvest without MOLLE and side plates removed to make it easier to get into IFV, MBT and so on. [92] | |
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/? (TYR Tactical Female PICO-MV.) | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Plate carrier | Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor. [88] | New female carrier that that improves comfort for female soldiers by moving the plates to be external instead of internal [93] | ||
BROKOS bælte M/12 (TYR Tactical Load Carriage Gunfighter Belt) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Battlebelt | Built in soft armor exact level unknown [94] | Issued alongside a Beskyttelsesvest Svær [95] |
| Model | Image | Camouflage | Origin | Type | Protection level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | Communication helmet | Fragmentation protection [96] | Shell for the Gentex-Bose A3206101-M Headset Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used. To be replaced. | ||
Telehjelm Skal M/?? (Racal Acoustics Ballistic helmet v50) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Communication helmet | Unknown | V50 Shell for the new RA4000 Magna [97] Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units. [98] | |
| | | Ballistic helmet | NIJ IIIA [99] | Was quickly bought in for the War in Afghanistan where soldiers had issues with the M/96. [100] Was never a standard issue. Used mainly by the Danish ISAF teams, still sees some use on MBU conscripts of the Gardehusar regimentet. | ||
Hjelm M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Ballistic helmet | NIJ IIIA [101] | Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set [89] Was supposed to become the standard-issue helmet [102] but for unknown reasons was restricted to deployments only. Replaced by M/20 but still used by Home Guard units and some active units. | |
Hjelm M/20 Ikke operationel (Galvion Batlskin PDXT Basic) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Training helmet | N/A | Standard issue for conscripts. The Non-Operational helmet is meant for HBU conscripts to ensure they are not injured. [103] Informally referred to as "Cykelhjelmen" (bicycle helmet) due to its lack of ballistic protection. | |
Hjelm M/20 Operationel (Galvion Batlskin PDXT) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Ballistic helmet | Classified as it is not on the civilian market | Standard Issue [103] | |
Hjelm M/? (Revision Batlskin Viper P2) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-cut ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA [104] | High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team and JTAC. [105] Being phased out as they wear out by Galvion Caiman. | |
Hjelm M/? (Galvion Batlskin Caiman) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-cut ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA [106] Addon armor possible [107] | High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team, JTAC and SOKOM after Revision Military became Galvion [103] | |
| | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-cut ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA [108] 7.62×39mm protection possible with SLAAP [109] | High-Cut Helmet issued to SOKOM [110] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beskyttelses Brille, Vapor M/19 (WileyX VAPOR 2.5) | Glasses | Current standard eye pro [111] | ||
Beskyttelses Brille, Saber M/19 (WileyX Saber Advanced) | Glasses | Originally introduced as an option for people with different nose structure [112] Later introduced as one of the two standard issue [111] | ||
Motorbrille M/19 (WileyX Rogue Comm) | Goggle | Driving goggles that sit tight to protect against stone throws on roadways [111] | ||
Beskyttelses Visir M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Visor) | Visor | Part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set. Bought in limited quantities for the M/12 Helmet to protect vehicle crews in the open from hatches or weapon platforms. [112] Compatible with the M/20 helmet as well |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kæbebeskytter M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Mandible) | Ballistic face mask | Introduced as part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set to protect soldiers in open tops [112] | ||
| | CBRN mask | Standard Issue CBRN Mask [81] Originally designed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in the UK and manufactured by 3M |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Entrenching tool | Standard Issue [1] | ||
| | Multi-tool | Issued to HBU/MBU conscripts as general purpose multi-tool | ||
| | Multi-tool | Issued to Konstabelelev and above as general purpose multi-tool | ||
Pigtrådssaks M/X (M1938 Wire cutter) | | Wire cutter | Wire cutter | |
M/?? | | Unknown | Hammering / Breaching tool | Has the informal name "Jomfrutrøster"(Virgins comfort) [113] [ better source needed ] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sepura STP9000 Tetra | | VHF/UHF radio | Garrison guard units and HBU Conscripts [114] [115] | |
RDO152 (Harris AN/PRC-152) | | VHF/UHF radio | Standard VHF/UHF Radio [116] [117] | |
RDO SPR (Harris RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio) | | UHF radio | Standard UHF Radio [114] [118] [115] | |
Harris RF-5800H | | HF radio | Standard HF Radio [117] | |
Harris AN/PRC-117C | | HF radio | [117] | |
Harris AN/PRC-117G | | Satellite radio | Satellite radio for JTAC [117] | |
Harris RF-7880NR | High-capacity data radio | UHF Data Radio [117] [119] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Headset Invisio (Invisio Group Invisio X5) | | Active in-ear bone conduction headset | Bought originally in black and then later in tan [120] [118] | |
Headset MSA (Sordin MSA) | Active headset | Being replaced by Peltor XPI [121] | ||
Headset Comtac (3M Comtac Peltor XPI) | | Active headset | Primarily only arrived thus far at SOKOM and combat units. [122] Replacing Sordin MSA | |
Telehjelm M/?? (Bose A3206101-M Headset) | | Communication headset | Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used. To be replaced. | |
Telehjelm M/?? (Invisio Group RA4000 Magna) | | Active headset | Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units. [98] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DAGR (AN/PSN-13 DAGR) | | GPS receiver | GPS [123] | |
Systematic A/S SitaWare | | Battle management system | Large scale C4ISR system. [124] [117] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nat-brille M/97 (AN/PVS-7) | | Biocular, monocular, night vision device (3rd gen) | Used by HBU conscripts. [125] Informally referred to a "Pik i panden" (Dick in forehead). [126] | |
Nat-brille M/03 (AN/PVS-14) | | Monocular, night vision device (3rd gen) | The former standard-issue monocular that has been replaced by the M/18 Nat-brille. Originally purchased from ITT Industries in 03. | |
Nat-brille M/18 (Theon Argus FS) | | Monocular, night vision device (3rd+ gen) | Standard issue, progressively replacing M/03. [127] Purchases: [128] [129]
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Signalpistol M/58 | | Flare gun | Used for battlefield illumination. Informally referred to as Sørøveren ("The Pirate") due to it looking like an old flintlock. | |
Signalpistol M/61 (Leuchtpistole 34) | | Flare gun | Used for battlefield illumination. Replacement for the M/58 Reproduction of the original Walther Leuchtpistole 34 with a new grip made by WISCH. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JIM-LR (Safran Electronics & Defense) | | Multifunctional optronic device | Used for ranging and detection of enemy heat signatures. [130] [131] | |
JIM-LR Compact (Safran Electronics & Defense) | | Multifunctional optronic device | Compact version of the JIM LR for sniper teams. [132] | |
| | Laser range finder | Infantry range finder. [133] | ||
LAM M/?? (Wilcox Industries RAPTAR S) | | Rifle mounted laser range finder | [132] | |
Spotting Scope M/20 (Hensoldt Spotter 60) | Spotter scope | For sniper teams [134] | ||
M/51 Kikkert (Hensoldt /Zeiss Fernglas FERO D16) | Binoculars | General use binocular [135] | ||
Swarovski 8×30 binoculars small | Binoculars | 5,000 ordered in 2025 for use at squad and platoon level. [136] | ||
Swarovski 7×42 binoculars medium | 4,000 ordered in 2025 for use as standard binoculars for the Home Guard and other units. [136] | |||
Swarovski 10×40 binoculars large | 1,000 ordered in 2025 for use by observers, senior officers, and commanders of advanced weapon systems where range and details are important. [136] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minerydningsslange M/97 (Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense MPLC NSN # 1375-01-450-3897) | Mine-clearing line charge | Some donated to Ukraine. [137] [64] Line made of PBX, length of 25 meters. | ||
Minerydningsslange M/23 (Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense MLPC NSN # 1375-01-593-8347) | Mine-clearing line charge | New model of the old M/97. [138] Line made of PBX, length of 25 meters. | ||
AeroVironment tEODor Explosive Ordnance Robot | | Demining robot | Known in the public by the Rullemarie(Rolling Marie). [139] It can be equipped with a knife, a water jet, a shotgun or X-RAY [140] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Armaments | Calibre | Protection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Main battle tank | 44 | Rh-120 L/55 A1 120 mm | 120×570mm NATO | Armour:
Passive Protection: | 44 Leopard 2A7DK in active service [142] SAAB Barracuda added in 2022 | ||
| | Infantry fighting vehicle | 44 | Bushmaster III [143] 35 mm | 35×228mm NATO | Armour:
Passive Protection:
| Denmarks IFV with a 35mm mounted by Hydrema. [144] Can carry 7 armored infantrymen in the back. Originally planned to be updated to the CV9035 MLU 2025-2029. [75] [146] The MLU upgrade being an update to the MKIV standard with D-series turret. [147] But the upgrade would take until 2033, so instead 44 new ones were ordered (delivery until 2030) and the old ones phased out, possibly used for spare parts. [148] [149] | ||
| | Armoured fighting vehicle | ~90 | M2 Browning machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Armour:
| The Danish military secondary APC still sees use according to the defence. [150] 19 Piranha IIIH donated to Moldova. [151] | ||
| | Armoured personnel carrier | 309 | Current Armament: Planned Armament: | Type dependent:
Future: | Armour:
Passive Protection: | Versions: [150]
Planned: | ||
| | Infantry mobility vehicle | 93 | Current armament: In testing phase: | Type dependent:
| Armour: [155]
Passive Protection: | The primary Infantry mobility vehicle used by the Danish army. [156] Used for:
Planned: | ||
| | Infantry mobility vehicle | 85 | M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Lemur | 12.7×99mm NATO | Armour: [157]
| Used mainly for training purposes as it has mostly been replaced by the V model. [156] Used for:
| ||
| | Light armored car | 15 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Used by the Jægerkorpset. [158] | ||
| Armoured personnel carrier | Unknown | N/A | N/A | Armour: | Replaced by the Piranha V. [159] Still used for fire fighting at Shooting ranges. Its snow clearing duty has also been replaced by the Piranha V. [160] | |||
| | Lightly armoured vehicle | 6 | N/A | N/A | Armour: [161]
| For VIP protection teams at the Jægerkorps. [162] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortar carrier | 120 mm 12.7mm | 15 | The Cardom is a heavy mortar with the A3MS FCS which features BMS integration, Fire/Control group, and fire coordination module made by the Austrian ESLAIT all integrated on the Piranha V by General Dynamics European Land Systems. [164] [165] [166] Mortar tube itself delivered Amountion load out: [167]
| |||
| | Multiple rocket launcher | 122mm 160mm 306mm 370mm | 8 | Mounted on the Tatra 815-7 Force 6×6 truck. Expected to be fully operational in 2026. [168] | ||
| | Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm L/52 | 19 | Replacement for the 19 CAESAR 8×8 donated to Ukraine. [169] Test model is installed on Tatra T815 8×8 although DALO has not yet selected the platform. [169] [170] Fully operational 2025. [170] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Truck | Unknown | The HX truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different models, including 8×8, 6×6 and 4×4 variants. They can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going. [171] They are used in for multiple roles. | ||
Scania AB series of trucks | | Truck | ~950 | The Scania truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different models, including 8×8, 6×6 and 4×4 variants. They can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going. [172] They are used in for multiple roles. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military utility vehicles | |||||
| | Mobility vehicle | Unknown | Multiple Variants: [173]
Partially phased out from operational use by the Eagle family but still around as a utility vehicle at bases. Further replacement ongoing following the 2025 order of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. [23] [175] | ||
| Light utility vehicle | 100 | [176] 128 ordered in 2013, 100 for the Army, 28 for the Navy. [177] [178] | |||
| Civilian vehicles | |||||
| | Light utility vehicle | Unknown | [173] | ||
| Light utility vehicle | Unknown | [173] | |||
| | Minibus | Unknown | General non-tactical transport. [174] | ||
| | Minibus (7 passengers) | Unknown | 600 purchased in 2017. [179] | ||
| | Minibus (5 passengers + cargo) | Unknown | 75 purchased in 2017. [179] | ||
| Minibus | 50 | 50 purchased in 2017, based on the 4×4 chassis. [179] Purchased in multiple specialised variants. | |||
| Service car for officers | Unknown | In the colors, military green, black, white | |||
| | Service car for officers | Unknown | [173] | ||
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | ATV | Unknown | Used by the SOKOM / JGK. [180] [181] | ||
Polaris Inc. Sportsman 570 Big Boss 6×6 | | ATV | 47 | Order in 2024: [182]
| |
Polaris Inc. Sportsman 570 ×2 | | ATV | 5 | 5 ordered in 2024. [182] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | UGV | 4 | Vehicle mass 1600kg. Used in testing and evaluation. Vehicle manufacturer Milrem Robotics. At least one to be equipped with 7.62 mm machine gun. [183] | ||
XRC Robotics MFP-1 | UGV | 4 | Vehicle mass 25kg. Used in testing and evaluation. Vehicle manufacturer XRC Robotics. [183] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Motorcycles | [173] | ||
| | Dirt bike | Used by SOKOM. [184] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured mine clearance vehicle | 2 | [185] [186] 2 transformed from the Pansret bjærgningsvogn (FFG Wisent 1 ARV). [187] Equipped with a Pearson Engineering mineplough. | ||
PNMIRK/PNINK Pansret minerydningskøretøj/Pansret Ingeniørkøretøj (Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Wisent 2 AEV) | | Mine clearing vehicle and armoured engineering vehicle | Unknown (+ 6 on order) | Order of 6 Wisent 2 MCV/AEV in July 2024. The delivery is planned to start in 2025. [188] Canada is lending several Wisent 2 for the training of the Danish crews until the delivery of the first model. [189] | |
SPARK II minerulle, MIRR ( Multi-vehicle mounting) | | Mine clearing vehicle | Unknown | [185] | |
| | Mine clearing vehicle | Unknown | [185] Some were supplied to Ukraine. [190] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown | 5 ordered in December 2006, delivered by February 2008. [191] [192] 2 were transformed in mine clearing vehicles. [193] [186] Some were supplied to Ukraine. [190] | ||
| | Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown (+ 11 on order) | Order of 11 Wisent 2 recovery vehicles in July 2024, with the delivery planned to start in 2025. [188] Canada is lending several Wisent 2 for the training of the Danish crews until the delivery of the first model. [189] | ||
| | Heavy tactical armoured recovery vehicle | 14 | [171] [194] [195] [196] Made by Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc, equipped with:
| ||
UNIC URW-1006+ | | Mini-crawler telescopic crane | 12 | [197] [198] [199] Delivered in 2020. Used for repair and maintenance. | |
FRSN M/18 Forward repair system NATO (Glaucus) | Repair station container with crane | 6 | [200] [201] 15 purchased, 9 transferred to Ukraine. [202] | ||
FRSN M/23 Forward repair system NATO (Glaucus) | Repair station container with crane | – | Improved variant of the forward repair system NATO, made by Glaucus in Denmark. [201] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 2 (+ 5 on order) | [203] 7 ordered on new chassis in December 2019. [204] First delivered in February 2025. [205]
| ||
KNDS UK Dry Support Bridge | | Military bridge | 0 (+ 2 on order) | [207] [208] 2 ordered in 2025, delivery for 2028. Specifications
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured backhoe loader | 6 | [209] | ||
Liebherr L544 | Illustration | Wheel-loader | Unknown | [212] | |
Moxy MT 30 R | | Articulated hauler | Unknown | [213] | |
Hydrema 906G | (in SK/80 green) | Articulated backhoe loader | Unknown | [214] Delivered from December 2025 to 2026, acquired for the Army and the Arctic Command. | |
Hydrema 922G | (in SK/80 green) | Articulated dump truck, 20 tons | Unknown | [214] Delivered from December 2025 to 2026, acquired for the Army and the Arctic Command. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mobile crane | Unknown | [215] | ||
Kalmar RT-240 | | Rough terrain container handler | 3 | [216] Acquired in 2008 |
All army helicopters have been transferred to Helicopter Wing Karup, a joint helicopter command under the Royal Danish Air Force.
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Fixed-wing UAV | ISR | — | Used by the Efterretningsregimentets UAS units. [217] | ||
| | Fixed-wing VTOL CapableUAV | ISR | — | Replacement for the aging RQ-20. [218] | ||
eBee VISION AgEagle Aerial Systems | Fixed-wing UAV | ISR | 3 | [219] | ||
UPTEKO Tactical FPV Drone | Quadcopter | Loitering munition | -- | Information regarding UPTEKO drones is quite unclear all that is known is that 4 models for 4 roles have been procured and they come from UPTEKOs tactical line [220] [221] | ||
UPTEKO Tactical Delivery Drone | Quadcopter | Delivery drone | -- | Information regarding UPTEKO drones is quite unclear all that is known is that 4 models for 4 roles have been procured and they come from UPTEKOs tactical line [220] [221] | ||
UPTEKO Tactical Survailance Drone | Quadcopter | Survailance drone | -- | Information regarding UPTEKO drones is quite unclear all that is known is that 4 models for 4 roles have been procured and they come from UPTEKOs tactical line [220] [221] | ||
UPTEKO Tactical Mine Clearing Drone | ? | Mine clearing drone | -- | Information regarding UPTEKO drones is quite unclear all that is known is that 4 models for 4 roles have been procured and they come from UPTEKOs tactical line [220] [221] Whether this drone is a ground based mine clearing drone or arial mine detection drone is unspecified | ||
| | Micro | ISR | — | Unknown quantity. [222] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nat-brille M/XX (L3 Harris GPNVG-18) | | WFoV Night Vision Device | — | Interest shown by FMI in 2019, progress and intended users unknown. [223] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Armaments | Calibre | Protection | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Infantry fighting vehicle | 159 | 35×228mm NATO | Armour:
Passive Protection:
Active Protection: | 2026 - 2029 | Orders Equipped with the MKIV D-series turret. Using the SAAB Barracuda camouflage. [229] Trials in March 2025. [230] This CV90 can carry 7 dismounts. | |||
| | Amphibious APC | 130 | M2 Browning machine gun STAVS | 12.7×99mm NATO | Armour: | 2025 - [231] | Ordered in April 2025. [232] Some or all of them will be assigned to the newly established infantry battalion of the Bornholm Regiment. [233] 2 vehicles already delivered for training purposes. [234] | ||
| Minelayer | 8 | N/A | N/A | Unknown | 2026 | Vehicle platform is yet to be determined [235] | |||
| | Unarmoured 4×4 | 400 (+600 in option) | N/A | N/A | — | 2026 - 2030 | Ordered in June 2025. [23] [175] Variants:
| ||
| | Light reconnaissance vehicle, 4×4 | Limited amount for testing | M60E6 In ringmount | 7.62×51mm NATO | — | — | Ordered in December 2025 (2-digit quantity for phase 1). [236] [237] | ||
| | Tactical truck | Unspecified | N/A | N/A | — | 2026 - 2028 | Ordered in November 2025 for up to 1,000 trucks in a framework agreement. [238] [239] | ||
| | Tactical trucks | Unspecified | N/A | N/A | — | 2026 - 2028 | Ordered in November 2025 for up to 1,000 trucks in a framework agreement. [238] [239] | ||
KNDS Deutschland Leguan Tatra Phoenix 10x10 | (Illustration) | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 3 (+ 3 in option) | N/A | N/A | — | — | Ordered in December 2025 (€33 million). [240] | |
| | Amphibious bridging vehicle | Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2028 | Ordered in September 2025. [241] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Armaments | Calibre | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | V/SHORAD | 16 | Oerlikon KCE with AHEAD rounds | 30×173 mm | Initial prototype delivery in 2026 Full delivery 2026–2027. | Selected in 2023. [243] To be mounted on the Piranha V chassis. The Terma BMD-Flex system is to be integrated by Terma. [244] | ||
| | SHORAD | Multiple hundreds, exact number not specified | — | 90mm | TBA | Purchased through the Danish military's acceleration fund in conjunction with 9 other EU nations. [245] Whether the missiles are to be used standalone or solely as part of the Skyranger 30 system is unknown. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MULTITELT T54V is 6×9 meters T36V is 6×6 meters T18V is 6×3 meters | Military tents | — | 2027-2028 | Acquired for both the Army and the Emergency Management Agency. [24] Primarily used by the Engineer Regiment in connection with camp construction, including for offices, accommodation and sanitary services. Succeeds to the: [24]
| ||
NATO Role 2 - Rheinmetall Role 2 Enhanced | Field hospital | 2 | 2026-2027 | [246] | ||
NATO Role 2 - Rheinmetall Role 2 Basic | Field hospital | 3 | 2026-2027 |
Military manual for the M/95 family (M/95, M/96, LSV/04 and M/10) and both models of the M203 that is counted as an attachment Page D35-D44 specifically shows 40mm grenade types used for the Diemaco M203 and the LMT M203 and describes the difference. Page A - 29 shows weapon modifications
Military manual for the M/95 family (M/95, M/96, LSV/04 and M/10) and both models of the M203 that is counted as an attachment Page D35-D44 specifically shows 40mm grenade types used for the Diemaco M203 and the LMT M203 and describes the difference. Page A - 29 shows weapon modifications
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