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This is a list of the equipment used by the Armed Forces of Belarus. The military forces of Belarus are almost exclusively armed with Soviet-era equipment inherited from the Soviet Union. Although large in numbers, some western experts consider some of it outdated.
Model | Image | Caliber | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pistols | |||||
TT pistol [1] | ![]() | 7.62×25mm Tokarev | ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | Issued to Territorial Defense units. [2] |
PSM | ![]() | 5.45×18mm | ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | [1] |
Makarov PM | ![]() | 9×18mm Makarov | ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | [1] |
Stechkin | ![]() | 9×18mm Makarov | ![]() | Selective fire machine pistol | [3] |
Glock 17 | ![]() | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | Used by OMON, "Almaz" counter-terrorist unit, KGB Alpha Group. [4] |
SIG Sauer P226 | ![]() | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | P226 used by Special Forces, OSAM (Border guard) "Almaz", KGB Alpha Group, and SBP (Presidential security). [4] |
Submachine guns | |||||
Heckler & Koch MP5 [5] | ![]() | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() ![]() | Submachine gun | MP5A3 and MP5SD3, MP5A5, MP5K variants imported from Turkey. [6] [7] |
Shotguns | |||||
Remington Model 870 | ![]() | 12-gauge | ![]() | Pump-action combat shotgun | Used by Ministry of Interior units or paratroopers. [4] |
Mossberg 500 | ![]() | 12-gauge | ![]() | Pump-action combat shotgun | Used by OMON, Almaz, and KGB Alpha group. The Mossberg Maverick 88 is also used. [4] |
Benelli M4 | ![]() | 12-gauge | ![]() | Semi-automatic combat shotgun | Used by OMON, "Almaz" counter-terrorist unit, Border Guard Service Institute and KGB Alpha Group. Seen in use with security forces in Minsk during the 2020 protests. [4] |
Assault rifles | |||||
AKM | ![]() | 7.62×39mm | ![]() | Assault rifle | [1] |
AK-74 | ![]() | 5.45×39mm | ![]() | Assault rifle | Standard service rifle. [1] [8] |
VSK-100 | ![]() | 7.62x39mm | ![]() | Assault rifle | |
SMAR-100BPM | 7.62 x 39 mm | ![]() | Assault rifle | ||
AK-12 | | 5.45×39mm | ![]() | Assault rifle | Used by special forces. [9] |
AKS-74 | ![]() | 5.45×39mm | ![]() | Assault rifle | [8] |
AKS-74U | ![]() | 5.45×39mm | ![]() | Assault carbine | [1] [8] |
AS Val | ![]() | 9×39mm | ![]() | Suppressed assault rifle | Used by special forces. [10] |
9A-91 | ![]() | 9×39mm | ![]() | Carbine | [11] |
Sniper rifles and designated marksman rifles | |||||
VSS Vintorez | ![]() | 9×39mm | ![]() | Suppressed sniper rifle | Used by special forces. [10] |
Dragunov SVD | ![]() | 7.62×54mmR | ![]() | Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle | [1] |
MTs-116M | ![]() | 7.62×54mmR | ![]() | Bolt-action sniper rifle | Used by special forces (SSO). [10] |
Orsis T-5000 | ![]() | .338 Lapua Magnum | ![]() | Bolt-action sniper rifle | Used by special forces. [10] |
OSV-96 | ![]() | 12.7×108mm | ![]() | Anti-materiel sniper rifle | Used by special forces. [10] |
Machine guns | |||||
PK machine gun | ![]() | 7.62×54mmR | ![]() | General-purpose machine gun | PKM variant used. [2] Manufactured locally. [5] |
RPK | ![]() | 7.62×39mm | ![]() | Squad automatic weapon | Issued to Territorial Defense units. [2] Manufactured locally. [5] |
RPK-74 | | 5.45×39mm | ![]() | Squad automatic weapon | [8] |
DShK | ![]() | 12.7×108mm | ![]() | Heavy machine gun | [1] |
NSV | ![]() | 12.7×108mm | ![]() | Heavy machine gun | [1] |
Grenade launchers | |||||
GP-25/30/34 | ![]() | 40 mm VOG-25 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Underslung grenade launcher | [8] |
Rocket propelled grenade launchers | |||||
RPO-A Shmel | ![]() | 93 mm | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Rocket-propelled grenade | The PDM-A Priz is replacing the RPO-A Shmel flamethrower. [12] |
RPG-7 | ![]() | 40 mm (launcher only, warhead diameter varies) | ![]() | Rocket-propelled grenade | [2] [8] |
RPG-26 | ![]() | 72.5 mm | ![]() | Rocket-propelled grenade | [13] |
Recoilless rifles | |||||
SPG-9 | ![]() | 73 mm | ![]() | Recoilless rifle | Used by Territorial Defense units. [2] |
Anti-tank guided missiles | |||||
9K111 Fagot | ![]() | 120 mm | ![]() | Anti-tank guided missile | [14] |
9M113 Konkurs [14] | ![]() | 135 mm | ![]() ![]() | Anti-tank guided missile | Upgraded 9P135M1(RB) Konkurs launchers used. [15] |
9K115 Metis [14] | ![]() | 94 mm | ![]() | Anti-tank guided missile | Used by Territorial Defense units. [2] |
Shershen | ![]() | 130 mm & 152 mm | ![]() ![]() | Anti-tank guided missile | Belarusian variant of the Ukrainian Skif ATGM. [16] |
Mortars | |||||
M-43 | ![]() | 82 mm | ![]() | Infantry mortar | [1] |
2B11 | ![]() | 120 mm | ![]() | Heavy mortar | [1] |
Name | Image | Origin | In service | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tanks | ||||
T-72B | ![]() | ![]() | 557 [17] | |
T-72B3 mod | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 20 [17] | |
Armoured fighting vehicles | ||||
BRM-1 | ![]() | ![]() | 132 [14] | |
BRDM-2RKh | | ![]() | N/A | Used by NBC Protection Troops. [14] |
Caiman | ![]() | ![]() | 13+ [14] | Used by special forces and a modified variant is used by NBC Protection Troops. [14] |
MT-LB | ![]() | ![]() | 78+ [14] | Some were modified as armoured engineering vehicles. [14] |
RKhM-4 | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | Used by NBC Protection Troops. [14] |
Infantry fighting vehicles | ||||
BMP-2 | ![]() | ![]() | 906 [14] | 20 BMP-2 were transferred to the Russian Armed Forces in 2022. [18] |
BTR-82A | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 31+ [19] | [20] |
Armoured personnel carriers | ||||
BTR-70MB1 | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 64 [14] | Used by special forces. [14] |
BTR-80 | ![]() | ![]() | 153 [14] | Can be equipped with slat armour. [20] |
Infantry mobility vehicles | ||||
GAZ Tigr-M | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
Dongfeng EQ2050 | ![]() | ![]() | 22 [21] | Chinese copy based on the US Humvee, Used by Belarusian special forces. [22] [23] |
MZKT-4190100 Volat V1 | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] The MZKT-690003-021 V-2 with the Adunok-BM.2 combat module completed state trials and entered service on 16 May 2025. [24] |
Dajiang CS/VN3 | ![]() | ![]() | 12 [14] | Used by special forces. [14] |
Engineering vehicles | ||||
BAT-2 | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
IMR-2(M) | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
BREM-K | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | N/A | [20] |
MTU-20 | ![]() | ![]() | 20 [14] | |
T-55 MT-55A | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 4 [14] | |
UR-77 'Meteorit' | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
Self-propelled anti-Tank missile systems | ||||
9P148 Konkurs | ![]() | ![]() | 75 [14] | |
9P149 Shturm-S | ![]() | ![]() | 85 [14] | [20] |
Towed artillery | ||||
82mm 2B9 Vasilek | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | Used by Territorial Defense units. [2] |
100mm MT-12 Rapira [20] | ![]() | N/A | Used by Territorial Defense units. [2] | |
120mm 2B23 NONA-M1 | ![]() | 18 [14] | Used by special forces. [14] | |
122mm D-30 | ![]() | 24 [14] | Used by special forces. [14] | |
152mm 2A65 Msta-B | ![]() | 108 [14] | [20] | |
Self-propelled artillery | ||||
122mm 2S1 Gvozdika | ![]() | ![]() | 125 [14] | [20] |
152mm 2S3(M) Akatsiya | ![]() | 125 [14] | [20] | |
152mm 2S5 Giatsint-S | | 107 [14] | [20] | |
Multiple rocket launchers | ||||
122mm BM-21 Grad | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 128 [14] | Modernized to the BM-21A "BelGrad" standard. Currently being upgraded to the BM-21B "BelGrad 2" standard. [25] |
220mm BM-27 Uragan | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 36 [14] | Being upgraded to the Uragan-M standard. [26] |
300mm BM-30 Smerch | | ![]() | 36 [14] | [20] |
Guided Multiple Rocket Launchers | ||||
Polonez | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6 [14] | Range: 200km, CEP: 30m, Chinese-designed A200 guided rocket produced in Belarus. [20] |
Polonez-M | ![]() | Range: 290km, CEP: 45m, Chinese-designed A300 guided rocket produced in Belarus. [20] | ||
Short-range ballistic missiles | ||||
OTR-21 Tochka-U | ![]() | ![]() | 36 [14] | Range: 120km, CEP: 95m, slated for replacement by the Chinese-designed M20 SRBM fired from the Polonez launcher. [20] |
9K720 Iskander | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 4 [27] | 4 Launchers and 25 Iskander-M missiles delivered in 2022. [27] |
Anti-Aircraft Guns | ||||
14.5mm ZPU-4 | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | Used by Territorial Defense units. [2] |
23mm ZU-23 | ![]() | N/A | Mounted on technicals. [14] | |
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns | ||||
30mm 2K22(M) Tunguska | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
Self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems | ||||
9K35 Strela-10 | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | Range: 5km. [20] |
9K33 Osa | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | N/A | Range: 15km. [20] Being modernized to the 9A33-2B standard. [28] |
Tor missile system Tor-M2K | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 21. [14] 1 more battery delivered in November 2024. [29] | Range: 16km. [20] |
9K37 Buk | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | Range: 25km. [20] |
S-300PS | ![]() | N/A | Range: 90km. [20] 4 batteries delivered by Russia in 2006, possibly in exchange for TELs for the Topol-M ICBM system. [27] | |
S-300PMU | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 4 [27] | 4 batteries and 150 missiles delivered by Russia between 2015 and 2016 as part of a joint air defense agreement. [27] |
S-400 Triumf | ![]() | 2 | Two batteries were ordered in 2021, the first one was delivered in 2022, the second in 2023. [27] [30] | |
Electronic warfare systems | ||||
SPN-30 | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
Groza R-934UM2 'Groza-6' | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
Sapsan | ![]() | N/A | Mobile anti-drone system. Uses EW and fire defeat means. [31] | |
Radars | ||||
P-18 'Spoon Rest D' | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
P-35/37 'Bar Lock' | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
PRV-9 'Thin Skin E' | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
PRV-16 'Thin Skin B' | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
36D6 'Tin Shield' | | N/A | [20] | |
55ZH6 'Tall Rack' | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
1L22 'Parol' | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
1S80 'Sborka' PPRU | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
Rosa-RB-M Ashuluk | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
Vostok-3D | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
Protivnik-GE | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
9S18 'Kupol' | | ![]() | N/A | Used for the Buk. [20] |
30N6 'Flad Lid' | | N/A | Used for the S-300. [20] | |
76N6 'Clam Shell' | | N/A | Used for the S-300. [20] | |
91N6 'Big Bird' | ![]() | N/A | Used for the S-300. [20] | |
Unmanned aerial vehicles | ||||
Orlan-10 | ![]() | ![]() | N/A | [20] |
Supercam S100 | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
Supercam S350 | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
Irkut-3 | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
Irkut-10 | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
Formula | ![]() | N/A | [20] | |
VR-12 Moskit-N | N/A | [20] | ||
Busel M | N/A | [20] | ||
Berkut-3 | N/A | |||
Chekan-B | N/A | |||
Kvadro-1400 | N/A | |||
Barraging pipe | N/A | [32] |
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