This is a list of the equipment currently used by the Algerian Land Forces. It also contains equipment used by the Territorial Air Defence Forces, which is a separate service branch of the Algerian People's National Army tasked with the protection of the country's airspace. Most of the equipment of the land forces of Algeria is provided by Russia and China.
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes |
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Tanks | |||||
T-90SA | Russia | Main battle tank | 728 | 196 and 200 ordered in 2014. An additional 200 were ordered in 2016. 132 ordered in 2018. [1] | |
T-72M1 | Soviet Union | Main battle tank | 500 [2] | Variants include T-72M1 and T-72M1M. | |
T-62 | Soviet Union | Main battle tank | 290 [2] | Starting in 2021 the Algerian T-62 fleet underwent a unique homemade upgrade, turning the vehicle from an MBT into a fire-support vehicle by replacing the old turret with a "Berezhok" turret containing a PKT, a 30 mm autocannon, four Kornet ATGMs and a teleoperated AGS-30 grenade launcher. This new format has been named to the "Algerian Terminator" or the "BMPT-62". [3] [4] | |
T-55AMV | Soviet Union | Main battle tank | 270 [2] | T-55s upgraded to the AMV standard. Retired from armored divisions but continues to serve in mechanized infantry divisions. Equipped with Stugna-P ATGMs bought from Ukraine. [5] [6] | |
Infantry fighting vehicles | |||||
BMP-1M | Soviet Union | Infantry fighting vehicle | 760 [7] | Upgraded to BMP-1M "Berezhok" variant, which comprises four 9M133 Kornet-E anti-tank missiles, an AGS-30 30mm automatic grenade launcher, a 30mm 2A42 main gun designed for the BMP-2 and a PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. [8] A total of 760 such turrets were bought for upgrades, 400 were ordered in 2005 and 360 in 2014. [7] | |
BMP-2 | Soviet Union | Infantry fighting vehicle | 220 [2] | ||
Armored fighting vehicles | |||||
BMPT-72 Terminator 2 | Russia | Armoured fighting vehicle | 300 [7] [2] | Chassis from Soviet T-72 tanks. Ordered in 2016, deliveries started in 2018. [9] | |
BMPT-62 | Algeria | Armoured fighting vehicle | 13+ [2] | Chassis from Soviet T-62 tanks fitted with a BMP-2M "Berezhok" turret. Conversion started in 2021 and was first unveiled in the 2022 parade. [8] A total of 20 turrets for conversion have been ordered so far. [7] | |
Kornet-D | Russia | Armoured fighting vehicle | 28 [2] | Equipped with Kornet EM ATGM and based on the modified chassis of the SPM-2 Tigr. Planned as a replacement for the BRDM-2. [10] | |
BRDM-2 | Soviet Union | Armoured reconnaissance vehicle | 120 | 120 vehicles delivered between 1981 and 1982, of which 20 were of the 9P148 "Konkurs" variant. [7] 64 vehicles were later modernized to BDRM-2M and fitted with 9M133 Kornet missiles for use in an anti-tank role. [2] | |
Panhard AML-60 | France | Armoured scout car | 44 [2] | 54 were delivered in 1965. [7] In 2018 they were fitted with Kornet ATGMs, an automated turret carrying a 14.5mm KPV as well as a coaxial PKT, reinforced armor and night vision cameras. [11] | |
Armoured personnel carrier | |||||
TPz Fuchs 2 | West Germany Germany Algeria | Armoured personnel carrier | 1034 [7] | In early 2011, 54 Fuchs 2 worth $248 million were ordered from Rheinmetall. In 2014, 980 Fuchs 2 were ordered as part of a €2.7 billion defence deal with Rheinmetall. These will be assembled in Algeria with a planned delivery from 2015 to 2025. [12] [7] | |
Nimr II | United Arab Emirates Algeria | Infantry mobility vehicle, Self-propelled mortar | 3000 | A contract was signed for the production of such armored vehicles, for a total amount of 3000 vehicles. [13] A local variant was made with a Chinese 120mm self-propelled mortar system being mounted on the HAFEET 640A 6×6 tactical vehicle. [14] [15] | |
Panhard M3 | France | Armoured personnel carrier | 55 [2] [7] | ||
BTR-80 | Soviet Union | Armoured personnel carrier | 150 [2] | ||
BTR-60 | Soviet Union | Armoured personnel carrier | 250 [2] | ||
OT-64 SKOT | Czechoslovakia Polish People's Republic | Amphibious armored personnel carrier | 150 [2] | 151 OT-64 APCs armed with a pintle-mounted machine gun and 75 OT-64A (version fitted with BRDM-2 turret) ordered from the Czech Republic in 1993 and delivered between 1994 and 1995, they were initially unarmed however they were sold through Slovakia where they were rearmed. [7] | |
BCL-M5 | Algeria | Armoured personnel carrier | Unknown | Designed and made locally at the Central Logistics Base (BCL). [16] | |
MaxxPro MRAP | USA | MRAP | Unknown [2] | Used by the 116th Operational Maneuvers Regiment. | |
Humvee | USA | High Mobility Multipurpose Vehicle | 100 [17] | Used by Special Forces. | |
Logistics and utility | |||||
Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Germany Algeria | Light utility vehicle | Unknown | Built locally under license. | |
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Germany Algeria | Light utility vehicle | Unknown | 4x4 model. Built locally under license. | |
Mercedes-Benz Unimog | Germany Algeria | Medium cargo truck | Unknown | Built locally under license. | |
Mercedes-Benz Axor | Germany Algeria | Medium cargo truck | Unknown | Built locally under license | |
Mercedes-Benz Zetros | Germany Algeria | Medium cargo truck | Unknown | Locally further developed into self-propelled artillery systems using the D-30 and MT-12 gun systems. [18] | |
SNVI M120 | Algeria | Medium cargo truck | Unknown | ||
SNVI M230 | Algeria | Medium cargo truck | Unknown | ||
Mercedes-Benz Actros | Germany Algeria | Heavy cargo truck | Unknown | Built locally under license | |
SNVI M350 | Algeria | Heavy cargo truck | Unknown | ||
Military engineering | |||||
MTU-20 | Soviet Union | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | Unknown [2] | ||
IMR-2 | Soviet Union | Armoured engineering vehicle | Unknown [2] | ||
BREM-1 | Soviet Union | Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown [2] | ||
M58 MICLIC | United States | Mine-clearing line charge | Unknown [2] | ||
Liebherr G-BKF | Germany Switzerland | Armoured recovery crane | Unknown [19] | ||
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes |
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Self-propelled artillery | |||||
2S1 Gvozdika | Soviet Union | 122 mm self-propelled artillery | 140 [2] | ||
2S3 Akatsiya | Soviet Union | 152 mm self-propelled artillery | 30 [2] | ||
Nora B-52 | Serbia | 155 mm self-propelled artillery | 48 [20] | Algerian Land Forces ordered 48 self-propelled artillery Nora B-52 in 2023 | |
PLZ-45 | China | 155 mm self-propelled artillery | ~54 [2] [21] | ||
Towed artillery | |||||
D-44 | Soviet Union | 85 mm anti-tank gun | 80 [22] | ||
MT-12 | Soviet Union | 100 mm anti-tank gun | 10 [2] | Fitted on 6x6 Mercedes-Benz Zetros vehicle [23] | |
D-30 | Soviet Union | 122 mm towed artillery | 160 [2] | Some fitted on 6x6 Mercedes-Benz Zetros vehicle. [24] | |
M-30 | Soviet Union | 122 mm towed artillery | 60 [2] | ||
M-1931/37 | Soviet Union | 122 mm towed artillery | 100 [2] | ||
D-74 | Soviet Union | 122 mm towed artillery | 25 [2] | ||
M-46 | Soviet Union | 130 mm towed artillery | 10 [2] | ||
ML-20 | Soviet Union | 152 mm towed artillery | 20 [2] | ||
WA-021 | China | 155 mm towed artillery | 18 [7] [2] | ||
Mortars | |||||
M-37 | Soviet Union | 82 mm mortar | 150 [2] | ||
W86 | China | 120 mm mortar | Unknown | The mortars can be seen mounted on Mercedes G-Class. [25] | |
SM-4 | China | 120 mm self-propelled mortar | Unknown | SM-4 120mm self-propelled mortar is based on a 6x6 WMZ-551 amphibious armoured personnel carrier. [26] | |
120-PM-43 mortar | Soviet Union | 120 mm mortar | 120 [2] | PB and PU variants. Some locally fitted with four Kornet ATGMs and converted into an anti-tank role.[ citation needed ] | |
160mm Mortar M1943 | Soviet Union | 160 mm mortar | 60 [2] | ||
Tactical ballistic missile systems | |||||
Iskander-E | Russia | Tactical ballistic missile | 48 Launchers [27] | 4 regiments received from 2014 to 2017. A missile regiment consists of about fifty vehicles and 48 launchers,11 vehicles of command and personnel, and other vehicles. [27] | |
Rocket artillery | |||||
TOS-1A | Russia | 220 mm multiple rocket launcher | 52 [28] [2] | Up to 52 are ordered. [29] | |
BM-21 Grad | Soviet Union | 122 mm multiple rocket launcher | 48 [2] | ||
SR-5 | China | 122 mm/220 mm multiple rocket launcher | 70 [30] [31] [32] | ||
BM-14/16 | Soviet Union | 140 mm multiple rocket launcher | 48 [2] | ||
BM-30 Smerch | Soviet Union | 300 mm multiple rocket launcher | 18 [2] [7] | ||
Anti-aircraft artillery | |||||
ZPU-2/4 | Soviet Union | Anti-aircraft autocannon | 100 [2] | 60 ZPU-2; 40 ZPU-4 | |
ZU-23-2 | Soviet Union | Anti-aircraft autocannon | 100 [2] | ||
ZSU-23-4 Shilka | Soviet Union | Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon | ~225 [2] | 210 were modernized to SHILKA-M with the Igla missile system. [33] | |
9K31 Strela-1 | Soviet Union | Short-range SAM | ~20 TELs [2] | ||
9K33 Osa | Soviet Union | Short-range SAM | 68+ TELs [2] | ||
S-125M/M1 Pechora-M/M1 | Soviet Union | Short-range SAM | 36 TELs, 6 Systems | 12 S-125M Pechora-M; 24 S-125M1 Pechora-M1. | |
2K12 Kub | Soviet Union | Medium-range SAM | 40 TELs, 10 Batteries [34] | ||
Tor M2 | Russia | Short-range SAM | Unknown [35] | ||
Pantsir-S1/SM | Russia | Medium-range SAM | 108 | 38 Pantsir-S1, [2] and an unknown number of Pantsir-SM. [36] [37] | |
Buk-M2E | Russia | Medium-range SAM | 48 systems [7] [38] | ||
HQ-9B | China | Strategic air defense | 9 systems [39] | ||
S-300PMU2 | Russia | Long-range SAM | 8 regiments | 8 regiments of S-300PMU-2 Favorit were ordered in 2006. [40] [41] One S-300 regiment consists of 12 launchers of 4 missiles. | |
S-400 Triumph | Russia | Strategic air defense | 8 regiments [42] [43] | One S-400 regiment consists of 12 launchers of 4 missiles. | |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes |
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ORION 85V6 (VEGA 85V6-A ELINT) | Russia | Electronic warfare, air defense | Unknown | [70] | |
Acacia-E | Russia | Airspace Management System | Unknown | [71] | |
DWL 002 | China | Emitter Locating System | 4 [7] | ||
CHL-906 | China | Electronic warfare | Unknown | [72] | |
Kasta 2E2 | Russia | 3D radar | 5 [7] | ||
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes | |
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Black Hornet Nano | Norway | stealth Micro UAV | Unknown | Used by 104th Operational Maneuvers Regiment [73] | ||
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