Modern equipment of the Spanish Army is a list of equipment currently in service with the Spanish Army.
List of all the firearms being in use in the Spanish Army.
Model | Origin | Image | Type | Calibre | Notes |
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Pistols | |||||
Heckler & Koch USP | ![]() | ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19 mm NATO | Standard issue side arm since 2013, 9,500 pistols ordered in 2011 (€ 4.1 million), replacing the Llama M-82. [1] In January 2024, 5,900 additional pistols ordered (€2.47 million). [2] |
Glock 43 | ![]() | ![]() | Ultra compact semi-automatic | 9×19 mm NATO | Purchased in 2020 for the MOE for scenarios where maximum discretion is required. [3] [4] |
Heckler & Koch USP9SD | ![]() | ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19 mm NATO | The SD variant was already in use by the MOE (Special Operations Command). [5] |
Submachine guns | |||||
Heckler & Koch MP5 | ![]() | ![]() | Submachine gun | 9×19 mm NATO | In use with the MOE and will be replaced by the MP7. [6] |
Heckler & Koch MP7 | ![]() | ![]() | Submachine gun | 4.6×30 mm HK | Latest sub-machine gun in the MOE, ordered and delivered in 2019 to replace the MP5. [7] [6] Accessories: |
Heckler & Koch UMP | ![]() | | Submachine gun | 9×19 mm NATO | In use with the MOE, [9] purchased in 2009. |
FN P90 | ![]() | ![]() | Submachine gun | FN 5.7×28mm NATO | In use with the MOE. [10] |
Assault rifles | |||||
Heckler & Koch G36E | ![]() | ![]() | Standard-issue assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard-issue assault rifle of the Spanish Army. Selected in July 1998 to replace the CETME Model L. Among the 75,219 rifles manufactured for the Spanish Arrmed Forces, 60,000 were manufactured for the Spanish Army. [11] It was manufactured under license in Spain by General Dynamics Santa Bárbara Sistemas Fábrica de Armas de la Coruña (FACOR). [12] Note: the bayonet used with this assault rifle is the Eickhorn KCB–77 M1 . [13] |
Heckler & Koch G36K | ![]() | ![]() | Carabine | 5.56×45mm NATO | In use with the MOE. [14] |
Heckler & Koch HK416 | ![]() | ![]() | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Order of 5,800 rifles in January 2024 (€11.6 million). [2] |
Precision rifles | |||||
Heckler & Koch G28 | ![]() | ![]() | Semi-automatic DMR "Designated Marksman Rifle" | 7.62×51mm NATO | 27 rifles in use with the MOE. SRM6 suppressor and Schmidt & Bender 3-20X50 mm scope. [15] |
Accuracy International AW 308 | ![]() | | Bolt-action sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Purchased in 2009, in order to increase the number of elite marksmen in the army. [16] |
Accuracy International AXMC 338 | ![]() | ![]() | Bolt-action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm (.338 Lapua Magnum) | Purchased for the MOE in 2015. [17] Additional weapons have been ordered in 2020. [6] |
Barrett M95SP | ![]() | ![]() | Anti-materiel precision rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG) | Selected in the mid-1990s as a new long range precision rifle. [18] Additional purchases have been made, such as one in 2022. |
Dismounted troops machine guns | |||||
Heckler & Koch MG4E | ![]() | ![]() | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard issued machine gun Selected in 2006 to replace the former standard issued machine gun, the Cetme AMELI. [19] Around 1,800 to 2,000 are in service. Sight: ACOG with a 4 times magnification sight from Trijicon. |
Heckler & Koch MG5 | ![]() | ![]() | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Selected in 2020 to become the new machine gun of the MOE [20] |
FN M2HB | ![]() | ![]() | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Used among others by dismounted troops on a tripod. Some are equipped with a holographic scope MGS+/3x/120 by IntelliOptix. [21] |
Vehicle mounted machine guns | |||||
Rheinmetall MG3 | ![]() | ![]() | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Coaxial and weapon stations machine gun. Used on the Pizarro, Leopard 2E, Centauro B1, VEC-M1, Dragon VCR. License made in Spain by GDELS - SBS. [22] |
FN M2HB | ![]() | ![]() | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Used among others with several vehicles of the Army (RCWS and turret for gunners). Some are equipped with a holographic scope MGS+/3x/120 by IntelliOptix. [21] |
Helicopter (FAMET) mounted machine guns | |||||
FN MAG | ![]() | ![]() | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used on helicopters of the FAMET. It is one of the successor of the MG 42. [23] Orders: |
FN Minimi MK3 | ![]() | ![]() | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used on helicopters of the FAMET. 20 purchased in November 2022 to equip Cougar, Super Puma and NH90. [24] |
M240 | ![]() | ![]() | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used on helicopters of the FAMET: It is one of the successor of the MG 42. [23] Purchased in 2016 to equip the CH-47D Chinook. |
FN M3M | ![]() | ![]() | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Used on helicopters of the FAMET: It is one of the successor of the MG 42. [23] Purchased in 2016 to equip the Cougar, Super Puma, CH-47D Chinook and NH90. [25] |
Model | Origin | Image | Type | Calibre | Notes |
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Hand grenades | |||||
Instalaza ALHAMBRA | ![]() | — | Hand grenades (with electronic fuse) | — | Standard grenades in use with the Spanish Army. 230,000 grenades ordered in November 2024. [26] Variants in use:
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Grenade launchers | |||||
Heckler & Koch AG36 | ![]() | ![]() | Under-barrel grenade launcher | 40×46 mm LV | Grenade launcher used with the standard-issue assault rifle Heckler & Koch G36E. [27] |
SB LAG 40 | ![]() | | Automatic grenade launcher | 40×53 mm HV | Used on vehicles such as the VAMTAC, the Iveco LMV, the BMR and the M113. Accessories:
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MK19 Mod. 3 | ![]() | ![]() | Automatic grenade launcher | 40×53 mm HV | Selected in 2017 to replace the SB LAG 40 . [29] This grenade launcher was already in use with the Spanish Marine Infantry. |
MANPATS (Man Portable Antis Tank Systems) | |||||
Instalaza CS-70 | ![]() | — | Rocket launcher | 72 mm | [30] aaa |
Instalaza C90 | ![]() | ![]() | Rocket launcher | 90 mm | Six rocket categories / warheads combinations in use in the Spanish Army. [3] 2 rocket launcher categories:
3 warhead available (same for "CR" and "CS"):
13,000 additional ordered in June 2024. [31] |
Instalaza Alcotán-100 (M2) | ![]() | ![]() | Rocket launcher | 100 mm | Shoulder-fired weapon with a 600 m range (1,000 m with air-burst variant), used as anti-tank and anti-structure weapon. It can penetrate 700 mm of steel armor + ERA. |
Anti-tank missiles (dismounted troops) | |||||
Rafael Spike LR | ![]() | ![]() | ATGM Anti-tank guided missile | 130 mm | 260launchers and 2,600Spike LR were ordered in 2006 to replace: [32]
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Anti-tank missiles (vehicles) | |||||
BGM-71E TOW | ![]() | | ATGM Anti-tank guided missile | 152 mm | Purchased to equip vehicles and dismounted troops. As of 2022, it was only used on vehicles. It was decided to replace it with the Rafael Spike LR II ATGM. [33] Orders: [34]
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MDBA MILAN 2T | ![]() | ![]() | ATGM Anti-tank guided missile | 115 mm | Being phased-out and replaced by the Rafael Spike. [32] 106 launchers were used by the infantry (404 in total). As of 2025, the number in service is unknown. Variant in use: MILAN 2T ((tandem shaped charge warhead). |
Rafael Spike LR II | ![]() | ![]() | ATGM Anti-tank guided missile | 130 mm | 168launchers and 1,680Spike LR2 missiles replacing the BGM-71 TOW were ordered in 2022 to equip vehicles. [36] The production was made under licence in Spain. As of 2025, Spain is planning to cancel the purchase of this missile, and to replace it with a locally designed missile. [37] |
Anti-tank missiles (FAMET helicopters) | |||||
Rafael Spike ER | ![]() | ![]() | ATGM Anti-tank guided missile | 170 mm | Selected in 2007 to become the air-to-surface missile of the Eurocopter Tiger in the FAMET [38] 44 launchers and 200 missiles were ordered in 2007, 400 additional missiles were ordered in 2022 [39] |
Fire control | |||||
VOSEL | ![]() | ![]() | Fire control unit | — | Fire control unit in two variants for the Instalaza Alcotán-100: [40]
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The list of equipment by the artillery forces of the Spanish Army. [41]
Model | Origin | Image | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
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Self-propelled howitzers | ||||||
M109A5E | ![]() | ![]() | SPH Self-propelled Howitzer | 155 mm (NATO) | 96 | [42] Purchased as a M109A1 and entered service in 1978. It was modernised to the M109A5E standard, and equipped with a L/39 gun. In 2020, the barrel was modernised from the M284 to the M284 A2 standard. It is different in its chrome plating and a bushing solution preventing erosion in evacuator holes. [43] Note: The Spanish Marines operated 6 M109A5E and 6 M992 FAASV. [44] System to be replaced. [44] |
Towed howitzers | ||||||
SIAC 155/52(APU) | ![]() | | Towed howitzer | 155 mm (NATO) | 66 | [45] [46] Artillery system from GDELS SBS. |
SIAC 155/52(V07) | ![]() | — | Coastal towed howitzer | 155 mm (NATO) | 16 | [47] [46] Artillery system from GDELS SBS, used for coastal artillery. |
L118 Light Gun | ![]() | | Field gun | 105 mm | 18 | [48] [49] Purchase of 56 guns approved in 1995, received in 1996, as a partial replacement of the OTO Melara Mod 56. [50] 38 conversion kits to the L119 variant were part of the contract. [50] |
L119 Light Gun | ![]() | ![]() | Field gun | 105 mm | 38 | [48] [49] 38 conversion kits from the L118 to the L119 variant were part of the purchase of 56 L118 light guns. [50] |
OTO Melara Mod 56 | ![]() | ![]() | Mountain Gun | 105 mm | — | [51] Partially replaced by the L118 / L119 Light Gun in 1996, and some other systems were supplied to Ukraine.. [50] |
Ammunition supply vehicles | ||||||
M548 TOA M-548 | ![]() | | Ammunition supply vehicle | — | 158 | [44] [52] Operated by Field Artillery Groups (GACA). [52] |
M-548/6 SEM-1I TOA M-548 | ![]() | | Ammunition supply vehicle | — | 18 | [44] [52] Operated by Field Artillery Groups (GACA). [53] |
Tow trucks | ||||||
Iveco Pegaso M250.37WM | ![]() | | Towed howitzer tractor | — | — | [54] Artillery tractor and crew transport for the SIAC 155/52. |
VAMTAC SK-95 | ![]() | ![]() | Field gun tractor | — | — | [55] [56] [57] Artillery tractor and crew transport for the L118/L119. |
Special ammunitions | ||||||
M982 Excalibur | ![]() | — | Extended-range guided shell | 155 mm (NATO) | — |
Model | Origin | Image | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
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Self-propelled mortars | ||||||
Cardom 81 - EIMOS | ![]() | ![]() | Mortar carrier | 81 mm | 6 | [60] 6 ordered in October 2011, and entered service in 2012. [61] [62] The system is installed on the URO Vamtac S3 BN-2 (MRAP variant). [63] |
Dual EIMOS | ![]() | — | Mortar carrier | 81 mm | 89(for the Army) (116 in the Armed Forces) | [64] In may 2023, the Fuerza 35 concept planned for 258 Dual EIMOS eventually, and in a first phase, 104 systems in the armed forces (80 for the army, 18 for the marine infantry and 6 for the air force). [65] Firm orders:
Additional orders in a second phase:
Expal mortar system installed on the armoured URO Vamtac ST5. [71] |
Model | Origin | Image | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Radars | |||||
AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder | ![]() | | Counter-battery radar | Unknown | [41] [74] Operated by the MACA (Campaign Artillery Command). [74] System to be replaced likely by the Indra MTR-5 radar. [74] |
Saab ARTHUR B | ![]() | | Counter-battery radar | 4 | [75] [74] Radar acquired in 2006 and delivered by 2012. [76] [75] Radar being upgraded ARTHUR D1 standard, and the Iveco 7226 4×4 truck replaced by a Iveco Pegaso M250 40W 6×6. [75] Potential to transform it into a ARTHUR D3 variant. [75] |
9KA-410 | — | — | Land target acquisition radar (RAS) | — | [41] [77] |
Observation | |||||
POMO Puesto de observación móvil | ![]() | — | Mobile observation post | — | [41] [78] Iveco Pegaso M250 6×6 tactical truck transporting an observation post in a container which is equipped with: [77]
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URO Vamtac VERT Vehículo de Reconocimiento Terrestre | ![]() | — | Reconnaissance and surveillance | 17 (Additional planned) | [79] [80] URO Vamtac ST5 equipped with a SERT sensor suite on a mast and a communication system, and a RCWS (remote controlled weapon station).
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VCR Dragon VCOAV Vehículos de Combate de Observador Avanzado | ![]() | — | Advanced combat observation vehicle | 0 (8 ordered) | [82] 8 vehicles of this type ordered in the first phase of the Dragon VCR programme. Equipment:
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Other sensors | |||||
MSRA Mobile Sound Ranging Array | ![]() | — | Sound sensor | — | [41] [74] System supplied by Microflown AVISA, combining Acoustic Multi-Mission Sensors to evaluate the trajectory of artillery shells. It is also known as the HALO. |
TARSIS 25 or TARSIS 75 | ![]() | — | Airborne sensors | — | [74] Airborne sensors on RPAS Tucan and Atlantic (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) to be supplied by AERTEC. |
UAV | |||||
RPAS Tucan | ![]() | — | Fixed-wing UAV / ISTAR Unmanned aerial vehicle/ Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance | 6 | [41] [83] Purchased in 2017 [84] |
RPAS Atlantic | ![]() | — | ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance | — | [41] [83] Purchased in 2017 [84] |
Model | Origin | Image | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
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Main battle tanks | ||||||
Leopard 2E (CC) Variant of the Leopard 2A6 | ![]() | ![]() | MBT Main battle tank | 120 mm | 219 | [85] [86] Purchase decided in 1995 as part of the "Programa Coraza", produced in Spain under licence between 1998 and 2008. [87] 219 MBT in service (197 made in Spain, 22 made in Germany by KMW). Planned to be modernised to the standard in three phases to the standard Leopardo 2E M2+ by 2032. The modernisation includes new tracks, the new tank gun Rh120 L/55A1, a RCWS added, an APS added, IED protection, optimised transmission. [88] [89] |
Leopard 2A4 | ![]() | | MBT Main battle tank | 120 mm | 79 | [90] [91] 108 purchased second hand to the German Army as part of the "Programa Coraza" (initially leased). 29 were refurbished and supplied to Ukraine, while the rest is in service with the Spanish Army. [91] |
Light tank | ||||||
Centauro B1(VRCC-105) | ![]() | ![]() | Tank Destroyer / | 105 mm | 84 | [92] [93] Orders and deliveries:
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Training tanks | ||||||
Leopard 2E (CESC) | ![]() | — | MBT training Main battle tank | — | 4 | [86] [94] These 4 were produced in Germany. |
Recovery vehicles | ||||||
Büffel ARV | ![]() | — | ARV Aarmoured recovery vehicle | — | 16 | [86] [94] 12 made in Spain, 4 in Germany. |
Freccia (VCREC) | ![]() | — | ARV Aarmoured recovery vehicle | — | 4 | [95] [93] Ordered in 2010, in the third phase of the Centaura acquisition programme. |
This is the list of aircraft of the FAMET (Fuerzas Aeromóviles del Ejército de Tierra), which is the Army Airmobile Force.
Model | Spanish designation | Origin | Image | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Combat helicopter | ||||||
EC665 Tiger HAD-E Mk II | HA-28 | ![]() | ![]() | Attack helicopter | 17 | [96] [97] [98] 6 HAP-E and 18 HAD-E received. [99] The HAP-E variant was planned to be upgraded to the HAD-E standard, but ended up being retired. |
Transport and utility helicopters | ||||||
Agusta-Bell AB212 | HU-18 | ![]() | ![]() | Utility helicopter | 6 | [96] [100] 6 in service in 2025, planned to be retired. |
Boeing Chinook CH-47F Block I | HT-17 | ![]() | ![]() | Heavy transport helicopter | 17 (+1 on order) | [101] [96] [102] Spain purchased initially 10 CH-47C in the 1970s, and 9 CH-47D in 1982. The CH-47C were modernised to the CH-47D standard. Two helicopters crashed. [103] The modernisation of 17 CH-47D into CH-47F Block I was ordered in 2018, and completed in 2025. [101] [104] The FAMET ordered a newly built CH-47F Block I to be delivered in 2026. [105] |
Eurocopter / CASA AS332B1 Super Puma | HU-21 | ![]() | ![]() | Transport helicopter | 16 | [96] [106] 18 received by 1986, 16 remain in service. [107] |
Eurocopter AS532UL Cougar | HT-27 | ![]() | ![]() | Transport helicopter | 14 | [96] [110] 15 ordered in February 1996, entered service in 1998, and one was lost. [111] 1 lost in 2007. [112] |
NHI NH90 TTH | HT-29 | ![]() | ![]() | Transport helicopter | 15 (+10 on order) | [96] [113] Orders:
1 NH90 of the FAMET lost in February 2025. [116] |
Training helicopter | ||||||
Airbus H135 (T2+ variant) | HE-26 | ![]() | | Training helicopter | 12 | [96] [117] Helicopters used for the training of pilots in the ACAVIET . |
Medical | ||||||
Eurocopter AS532AL Cougar | HT-27 | ![]() | ![]() | SAR, MEDEVAC and firefighting helicopter | 3 | 3 purchased in 2007, although 15 of this type were initially planned, entered service in 2008. [118] Helicopter operated by the BHELEME II , which is a part of the Spanish Army. [119] 1 lost in 2015. [120] |
Airbus H135 (T2+ variant) | HE-26 | ![]() | ![]() | SAR, MEDEVAC and firefighting helicopter | 4 | Ordered in 2007, delivered in 2008. [119] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity expected | Notes |
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Howitzers | ||||||
Tracked howitzer (likely GDELS NEMESIS) | ![]() | ![]() | Tracked SPH Self-propelled howitzer | NATO 155mm | 128 | The Spanish Army and the Marine Infantry are looking for a successor to the M109A5. The quantity mentioned here are for both forces. [122] [123] [124] Requirements: highly mobile, automated, low crew size and response time. [122] [123] [124] Likely choice: [122] [123] [124]
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Wheeled howitzer (Likely Piranha AAC) | ![]() | ![]() | Wheeled SPH Self-propelledhowitzer | NATO 155mm | 86 | |
Command vehicles | ||||||
Tracked command vehicles (Likely ASCOD 2) | — | ![]() | Artillery command vehicle | — | 11 | [122] [123] [124] 11 for the Marine Infantry in a specific configuration for the Marine. Note: 48 for the Army. |
Support vehicles | ||||||
Tracked ammunition vehicle (Likely ASCOD 2) | — | ![]() | Ammunition resupply vehicle | — | 128 | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry. |
Wheeled ammunition vehicle (Likely Piranha IV 8×8 or Piranha IV HMC 10×10) | — | ![]() | Ammunition resupply vehicle | — | 86 | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry. |
Tracked recovery vehicle (Likely ASCOD 2) | — | ![]() | ARV Armoured recovery vehicle | — | 21 | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry. |
Wheeled recovery vehicle (Likely Piranha IV 8×8 or Piranha IV HMC 10×10) | — | ![]() | ARV Armoured recovery vehicle | — | 14 | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry. |
Tracked maintenance vehicle (Likely ASCOD 2) | — | ![]() | Maintenance | — | 7 (if needed) | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry. |
Wheeled maintenance vehicle (Likely Piranha IV 8×8 or Piranha IV HMC 10×10) | — | ![]() | Maintenance | — | 7 (if needed) | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry. |
Additional equipment for the tracked howitzers | ||||||
Artillery simulators | — | ![]() | Simulator | — | 16 | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry:
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Tube cleaning kit | — | ![]() | Tube cleaning | — | 43 | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry:
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Reduced-fire systems | — | ![]() | Reduced-fire | — | 214 | [122] [123] [124] For both the Army and the Marine Infantry:
Note: systems / ammunitions that minimise the collateral damage and unintended fires. |
Model | Origin | Image | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
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Main battle tanks | ||||||
Leopard 2A8 | ![]() | ![]() | MBT Main battle tank | 120 mm | Unknown | [125] Replacement of the Leopard 2A4 with the Leopard 2A8 expected. |
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