List of equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army

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This is a list of the equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army.

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Infantry weapons and small arms

NameOriginTypeCaliberImageDetails
Handguns
Glock 17 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Glock 17 MOD 45154998.jpg The Glock 17 is the standard service pistol of all army units. [1]
Submachineguns
FN P90 TR Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Submachine gun FN 5.7x28mm NATO FN P90 PDW.jpg In use with the Korps Commandotroepen [2]
Carbines
Colt Canada C8NLD Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Swift Response 16 160615-A-BS310-102.jpg Standard service carbine. Modernized version of the Diemaco C8 carbine. [3]
Heckler & Koch HK416 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO HK416N.png Standard service carbine of the Korps Commandotroepen. [4]
Rifles
Colt Canada C7NLD Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Allied Spirit I 150118-A-WG858-010.jpg Standard service rifle. Modernized version of the Diemaco C7 rifle. [3]
Machine guns
FN Minimi Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg Standard light machine gun. [5]
FN MAG Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO FN MAG white background.jpg Standard general-purpose machine gun. [6]
M2HB-QCB Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO PEO M2E2-QCB HMG.jpg Standard heavy machine gun. [7]
Precision rifles
Heckler & Koch HK417 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Heckler&Koch HK MR308 linke Seite.jpg Designated marksman rifle in use with the Korps Commandotroepen and selected conventional sniper groups. [4]
Accuracy International AWM Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Sniper rifle .338 Lapua Magnum
.308 Winchester 		AWM-338-white.jpg In the process of being replaced by Accuracy AX rifles [8]
Accuracy International AX Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Sniper rifle .338 Lapua Magnum
.308 Winchester 		Accuracy International AXMC.jpg Gradually replacing the Accuracy AWM rifles. [8]
Barrett M82A1 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Dutch Barrett M82A1.jpg Anti-materiel rifle in use with sniper groups throughout the army. [9]
Shotguns
Mossberg M590A1 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Shotgun 12 gauge PEO Mossberg 590A1.jpg Used for jungle warfare and door breaching. [10]
Hand grenade
HG 85 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Hand grenade - Grenade IMG 3098.jpg Nr300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85. There is also the Nr330
Grenade launchers
Heckler & Koch AGW Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Automatic grenade launcher 40×53mm HV HK GMW.jpg Automatic grenade launcher in use throughout the army. Both man-portable and vehicle-fitted versions in use. [11]
Heckler & Koch UGL Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Allied Spirit I 150120-A-WG858-017.jpg Mounted under C7 rifles and C8 carbines. [3]
M320 Grenade Launcher Module Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 		Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV PEO M320 Grenade Launcher.jpg In use with special forces of the Korps Commandotroepen. [12]
Anti-tank weapons
Panzerfaust 3 Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany /
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 		Rocket propelled grenade 110 mm warhead Panzerfaust3.jpg Equipped with Dynarange system, allows targets to be engaged during all weather conditions, speed and day/night conditions at a maximum range of 900 meters. Can also be used to target hovering helicopters. [13]
EUROSPIKE Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 		Anti-tank missile 152 mm SPIKE ATGM.jpg Formerly called Gill in Dutch Service, a total 2,400 Spike-MR missiles and 297 launchers were ordered and can be fitted on several vehicle types, including Fennek and LSV. [14]
M72A3 LAW Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 		Anti-tank rocket launcher 66 mm M72 ASM RC Kokonaisturvallisuusmesssut 2015.jpg Exclusively used by the Korps Commandotroepen due to its low weight and compact handling of the weapon, used to great effect against improvised armored vehicles and fighting positions during the Dutch presence in Afghanistan. [15]

Vehicles

Armoured vehicles

NameOriginTypeQuantityImageDetails
Main Battle tanks
Leopard 2A6MA2 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Main battle tank 18 Leopard 2A6 Klietz 2018.jpg The 18 tanks have been modernised and are equipped with Dutch communications and information systems. These modifications enable digital communications with Dutch units. The tanks are part of the 4th company of the German-Dutch 414 Tank Battalion, which is part of the Dutch 43rd Mechanised Brigade and are leased from Germany. [16]
Infantry fighting vehicles
CV9035NL Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Infantry fighting vehicle 149 CV90 midlife update BAE Systems Hagglunds.jpg 193 vehicles entered service since 2008, 44 CV90s were sold to Estonia in 2014 and another 44 vehicles placed in reserve. [17] Mid-life update of 122 infantry fighting and command vehicles, and 6 driver training vehicles commenced in 2021. [18] [19] Remaining 21 vehicles will be upgraded in a later stage, or used for spare parts. [20] First updated vehicle deliveries planned for 2024, to be completed by 2026.
Recovery and repair
YPR-765 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Armoured personnel carrier 85 Boxer La Courtine.jpg Largely replaced by CV90 and Boxer MRAV vehicles. The YPR PRBR (Pantser Rups Battle Damage Repair) and transport is still in use with the 43rd Mechanised Brigade. [21] An unknown number of reserve YPRs were donated to Ukraine.
Leopard 2 Bergepanzer 3 "Büffel" Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany /
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 		Armoured recovery vehicle 25 Leopard 2 Buffel.jpg Undergoing modernisation starting in 2019. [22] First updated vehicles were delivered in 2022, process to be completed by 2027.
Wheeled armoured fighting vehicles
Boxer Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 		Armoured fighting vehicle 200+38 Boxer Ambulance 17 Painfbat La Courtine 2015.jpg German-Dutch armoured fighting vehicle, produced by ARTEC (joint venture between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall Netherlands). 200 vehicles in total of which 36 command, 52 ambulance, 92 engineering, 12 cargo and 8 driver training vehicles. [23] Delivery of additional Electronic Warfare vehicles planned from 2027 onwards.
TPz Fuchs Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany /
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 		Reconnaissance vehicle 20 TPz Fuchs Eloka 102 EOV, Wretham.jpg 6 CBRN Reconnaissance and 14 Electronic Warfare (EW) vehicles. The EW vehicles are gradually being replaced by the Multirole Electronic Warfare variant of the Bushmaster, the CBRN Reconnaissance vehicles will be replaced by 12 new yet to be determined vehicles in cooperation with Germany. [24]
Bushmaster Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Infantry mobility vehicle 102 Bushmaster EW.jpg First purchased between 2006 and 2009 during the Dutch Uruzgan deployment for increased protection from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). [25] Multiple vehicles have been converted to the Multirole Electronic Warfare (MREW) variant, in use with the Joint ISTAR Command. [26] Additional vehicles ordered throughout the years, current total of 102 vehicles in command, transport, EOD, EW, medical and engineer variants. All vehicles will undergo a mid-life update between 2024 and 2027.
Iveco Medium Tactical Vehicle Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Infantry mobility vehicle 1,185 on order Iveco Manticore MTV prototype 1.jpg New vehicle designed for the Dutch armed forces, partially based on the Iveco LMV, planned to replace the MB 290GD Wolf.

Ordered in 2019, 1185 for the Army (90 for the Marine), delivery planned from 2022 to 2027 and should include 250 vehicles by end 2024. [27] The variants selected include: [28]

  • Hardtop (combat variant)
  • Soft-top (combat variant)
  • Pickup (logistics variant)
  • Casualty Transport (CAST, ambulance variant)
  • MP / AFSV (Military Police variant for the Royal Marechaussee)The order includes 130 RCWS FN deFNder® Light equipped with the FN Minimi or the FN MAG. [29]
Fennek Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 		Reconnaissance vehicle 345 Fennek Dragon Supremacy 2018.jpg Original 365 vehicles, 345 vehicles in service after mid-life update. Mid-life update commenced in 2021, 325 vehicles will be updated. The 18 Fennek SWP will not be updated but will remain in service, 345 vehicles will be in service after the MLU has been completed.

Artillery

NameOriginTypeQuantityPhotoNotes
Rocket artillery
PULS Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Multiple rocket launcher 2 [30] rqtt kydvn qsvm.jpg 20 ordered in 2023. [31] [32] In February 2024 the first PULS multiple rocket launcher arrived in the Netherlands. [33] While the first systems are mounted on Tatra 815-7 Force 6x6 trucks, these will later be transferred to Scania XT Gryphus trucks. [30] Serial production is planned for 2025–26 and these systems will be installed on the Scania XT Gryphus 8×8 trucks from the start. [33]
Howitzers
PzH 2000 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Self-propelled howitzer 49 PzH2000 NL.jpg 35 in service, and it will be increased to 45. [34]

49 are owned by the Dutch Army (57 purchased, 8 transferred to Ukraine in 2022). [35]

Suited to fire the 155mm GPS-guided Excalibur grenade, 3,500 shells ordered initially, + 1999 ordered in 2021 [36]

FH70 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 		Howitzer 15 FH 70 155mm gun (6065127314).jpg#/media/File:FH 70 155mm gun (6065127314).jpg Not in active service, all 15 howitzers in storage. Bought from Germany in the late 1990s. [37]
25-pounder Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Gun-howitzer 8 - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden (6).jpg Only used for ceremonial gun salutes. [38]
Mortars
Hirtenberger M6 C-640 Mk.1 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Mortar 155 D190718ge3515.jpg New 60 mm mortars in service with infantry battalions since 2019. [39] [40]
Hirtenberger M8 R-1365 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Mortar 122 Nieuwe 81 mm-mortieren voor landmacht en mariniers.jpg 122 new Hirtenberger M8 mortars entering service from 2023 onwards, replacing the L16A2 mortars. [41]
MO-120-HB Flag of France.svg  France Mortar 22 De-eerste-mortiergroep-oefent-op-het-artillerie-schietkamp-in-het-geven-van-vuursteun.jpg 120 mm mortar produced by Hotchkiss-Brandt (HB) for the Royal Netherlands Army, 16 in active service. To be replaced by 20 new 120 mm mortars and 4 launchers with loitering munitions from 2023 onwards. [40]
L16A2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Mortar 63 81mm L16 mortier.jpg Being replaced by 122 new 81 mm mortars. [40]

Air defence

NameOriginTypeNumberPhotoNotes
Air Defence Systems
FIM-92 Stinger Flag of the United States.svg  United States Man-portable surface-to-air missile Unknown Nederland Tobruq Legacy 2019 02.jpg Operated across various army units, [42] 200 donated to Ukraine in February 2022 amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine [43]
FIM-92K Stinger Block I Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States MANPADS — FIM-92 (JASDF) noBG.png 940 to be ordered with Germany and Italy in 2024 through NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), export approved by DSCA [44]
Fennek Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 		FIM-92 Stinger weapon platform18 Fennek.jpg Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery [42]
NASAMS II Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Surface-to-air missile system2 batteries (2x3 launchers) Nasams lchr truck.jpg Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery [45] With AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radars and 100 AIM-120B ordered in 2006 for the NASAMS system.
MIM-104 Patriot Flag of the United States.svg United StatesLong range surface-to-air missile 4 batteries (4x6 launchers) Patriot System 2.jpg Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles, fully modernised & upgraded in 2019. Operated by 802 Squadron with 3 Batteries in operational readiness, fourth battery used for training purposes. [46]
Surveillance radars
TRML-3D Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Early warning radar 5 TRML radar DGLC op een MAN 8x8 vrachtwagen.jpg Part of GBADS Phases 1 and 2 [47]
Thales GM 200 MM/C Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Multi-mission 4D AESA radar (air defence and artillery)1 / 16 New radar Defensie Grondgebonden Luchtverdedigingscommando 02.jpg 9 radars ordered in 2021, 6 for the Fire Support Command and 3 for the Ground Air Defence Command. [48] [49]

First delivered in February 2024. [50] [51]

7 additional ordered in April 2024. [52]

Engineering vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberPhotoNotes
Military engineering vehicle
MLC-70 wegenmatsysteem Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 		Military engineering vehicle 10 MLC-70 Wegenmatsysteem.JPG Used to lay roads. [53]
AEV 3 Kodiak Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 		Armoured engineering vehicle 10 Leopard Kodiak 2017.jpg All operational since May 2018. [54]
Leopard 1 Panzerschnellbrücke "Biber" Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany /
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 		Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 8 Leopard 1 bruglegger.jpg 2 Bibers for every armoured engineering company. To be replaced by 8 Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke "Leguan"
Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke "Leguan" Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 8 Leopard 2 Leguaan.jpg 8 Leopard 2 armoured vehicle-launched bridge (Leguan), MLC-80, ordered to replace the Leopard 1-armoured vehicle-launched bridge. Planned operational status starting in 2021. [55]
Leguan Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Military engineering vehicle 4 Leguan bridge layer.jpg Replaced 4 Leopard 1 bridge layers.
DAF XM 375

(YBB-95.480)

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Recovery truck — Zijaanzicht-van-daf-ybb-95-480-takelauto.jpg [56]

Logistics vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberPhotoNotes
DAF XF semi-trailer truck Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Truck 104 Daf Tropco 650 KN - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden.jpg 112 semi-trailer trucks (165 kN DAF XF-trucks and 450 kN/600 kN Broshuis-trailers) operational since 2005. [57]
DAF YA 4440/4442Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Truck 1,200 Daf truck - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden.jpg Various versions, to be partially replaced by additional Scania XT "Gryphus" from 2019 onwards. [58]
Iveco Stralis Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Truck — Iveco Bevoorradings en Transport.jpg

Iveco Stralis 450 E5 DVVO.jpg

Used in several variants,
  • Semi truck 4×2 and 6×2 [59]
  • Iveco Stralis 450 (transport truck with trailers 6×4)
Scania PLS trucks Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Truck 555 Royal Dutch Army SCANIA truck with Petrol bowser container, pic1.JPG Various versions in service since 2005. [60]
Scania XT "Gryphus"

4×4 50kN (5 tons) [61]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Truck 2,847 Scania trucks Ministerie van Defensie (53062551567).jpg Replacing the majority of the DAF YA-4400/4442, YA-2300 and YT-2300 trucks, gradually entering service since 2019. Various versions. [62] [63]
Scania XT "Gryphus"

6×6 Low Operational 100kN (10 tons) [61]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Truck Militaire Scania XT onder de loep-5.jpg
Scania XT "Gryphus"

8×8 High Operational 150kN (15 tons) [61]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Truck Scania Gryphus 8x8 HO 3.jpg
Scania XT "Gryphus"

6×6 Powered tractor 150kN [61]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Semi-truck ScaniaR4806x6EHZ4100.jpg

Miscellaneous

NameOriginTypeNumberPhotoNotes
Multipurpose wheeled vehicles
Defenture VECTOR Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Special operations vehicle75 Vector-commando-jeep.jpg Developed for and in cooperation with the special operations forces of the Korps Commandotroepen, currently part of a joint NLD SOCOM pool. [64]
Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany /
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 		Multipurpose wheeled vehicle128 MB G280CDI.jpg 88 vehicles were in use with the Korps Commandotroepen (KCT), 44 additional vehicles formerly in use with the Netherlands Marine Corps were added to the Army fleet in 2019. KCT have moved to the VECTOR vehicle, all 128 G280 CDIs have been transferred to conventional infantry battalions. [65]
MB 290GD Wolf Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany /
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 		Utility vehicle1,700 De-mercedes-benz-290gd-softtop-in-uruzgan.jpg Various versions in service. Partially replaced by 1527 Volkswagen Amarok, remaining vehicles to be replaced by 1175 Iveco MTVs from 2022 onwards. [66]
Rheinmetall "Caracal" Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 		Utility vehicle0 Serval 2.jpg 504 ordered in 2023 for the "Luchtmobiele Brigade".

Delivery planned from 2025, Dutch variant assembled by VDL Special Vehicles BV - Eindhoven.

Goal of 1,004 Caracal for the Netherlands Army. First order is a common one with the German Army, total 1508 vehicles for €870 million. [67]

Volkswagen Amarok Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Pick-up 1,527 VW Dutch army Terreinopzichter pic2.JPG All ordered vehicles in service since 2018. [68]
All-terrain vehicles
Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands All-terrain vehicle 135 Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig.jpg Used by Air Mobile brigade, will be replaced by 515 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Air Assault (AASLT) vehicles. [69]
Defenture MDQ Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands All-terrain vehicle 274 on order Defenture W-tec MDQ quad Defensie.jpg Diesel ATV produced for the armed forces by Dutch manufacterer Defenture. [70] Users will be Korps Commandotroepen, Netherlands Marine Corps and 11th Airmobile Brigade (Netherlands). The contract includes an option for an additional 120 vehicles. Deliveries are planned for 2023 and 2024.
Suzuki King Quad 750 AXI 4x4 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan All-terrain vehicle 48 Suzuki-king-quad-750-axi-4x4.jpg Quad for Korps Commandotroepen and deployed conventional infantry. [71]
Motorcycles
KTM LC4 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Motorcycle 104 KTM LC-4 defensie.jpg Used by 11th Airmobile Brigade. [72]
KTM 350 EXC-F Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Motorcycle 89 KTM 350 EXC defensie luchtmobiel.jpg 89 new motorcycles entering service since 2020 with 11th Airmobile Brigade, will replace some of the KTM LC-4s. [73]
Unmanned ground vehicles
Milrem THeMIS Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Unmanned ground vehicle 6 THeMIS 5th generation UGV.jpg Two vehicles of the Cargo variant, which can be optionally equipped with an FN deFNder remote weapon station, and four Combat variants which are equipped with an EOS R400 remote weapon station. [74]

Unmanned aerial vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberPhotoNotes
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Black Hornet Nano Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Micro unmanned aerial vehicle48 Black Hornet Nano Helicopter UAV.jpg In use with Brigade Reconnaissance Squadrons and Korps Commandotroepen. [75]
AeroVironment RQ-11B DDL Raven Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Miniature unmanned aerial vehicle48 Raven UAV flying.jpg Replaced the Raven B NLD, acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, Wasp III and RQ-20. [76]
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle12 U S Marine Corps RQ-20 Puma 4-M-DE476-005.png Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and Wasp III. [77]
AeroVironment Wasp III Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle18 Wasp III aircraft.jpg Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and RQ-20. [77]
Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle15 Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack (cropped).jpg 5 systems in use, with 3 UAVs eachs. [77] Operated by the Joint ISTAR Command.
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle12 US Navy 1005268-N-RC844-159 A Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).jpg Gradually replaced by the RQ-21. [78]

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Defenture B.V. is a defence company based in Tiel, the Netherlands that develops and produces specialist vehicles for military purposes. Defenture was established when it won the tender for the replacement of the Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI fleet of the Royal Netherlands Army's special forces, the Korps Commandotroepen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ground Master 200 Multi Mission</span> Series of medium-range radars

The Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission is a family of medium-range radars manufactured by Thales Nederland. Benifiting from the technology of the land-based Ground Master 200 and naval NS100/200 radar systems, this series was developed by the Dutch subsidiary for, and in consultation with, the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA). The GM200 MM family features 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, which is a ‘dual-axis multi-beam’ technology providing flexibility in both elevation and bearing.

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