This is a list of the equipment used by the Belgian Land Component and Belgian Medical Component.
Model | Image | Origin | Pattern type | Environment | Notes |
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MultiCam | ![]() | ![]() | Disruptive pattern camouflage / woodland | Universal | [1] Standard issued camouflage have been entering service since 2022 in the Belgian Armed Forces (except for the Naval Component). [2] [3] The MultiCam was already in service since 2016 with the Special Forces Group. |
Jigsaw | ![]() | ![]() | Jigsaw | Temperate / central Europe | [1] Third variant, the M1999, of the Jigsaw pattern that entered service in 1999. Fourth iteration, the M2005, that entered service around 2005, the white bits were removed. Being phased out of the active forces, but is still used with some accessories. |
Jigsaw | ![]() | ![]() | Jigsaw | Arid / desert | [1] Reused Jigsaw pattern, and entered in service in the Belgian contingent in Afghanistan (ISAF). Phased out of the active forces., but is still used with some accessories. |
M19 (NFP-Navy) | ![]() | ![]() | Flecktarn | Naval | [1] The Naval Component selected the M19 (NFP-Navy), the same camouflage as the Royal Netherlands Navy. [4] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Notes |
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G4 Combat Gear | — | ![]() | Field uniforms | The SSC Consortium (Sioen, Seyntex, Crye Precision) has been chosen to roll out the "Belgian Defense Clothing System" (B.D.C.S.) to the Belgian Land Component. Over the next 15 years, SSC will equip our military with new operational clothing and accessories for a total budget of 410 million euros. [5] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Notes |
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Combat helmet | ||||
Ops-Core FAST Future Assault Shell Technology | ![]() | ![]() | Combat helmet | 8,650 ordered in 2020. [6] |
Hazmat | ||||
Joint Service General Purpose Mask M-50/M-51 | ![]() | ![]() | Protective mask | Adopted by the Belgian Army [7] |
Night Vision | ||||
THEON MIKRON BNVD | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Night vision | [8] 8,509 ordered by Belgium as of December 2024. [9] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
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Handguns | |||||
FN Five-seven mk2 | ![]() | ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | FN 5.7×28mm NATO | Standard issue sidearm, ordered in 2014 in replacement of the Browning GP. [10] Initial contract for 12,065 pistols |
Glock 19 | ![]() | ![]() | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | Used by:
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Submachine guns | |||||
FN P90 | ![]() | ![]() | Personal defence weapon | FN 5.7×28mm NATO | Personal defence weapon used by medical component personnel and SFG - Special Operations Boat Unit. Initial contract in 2014 for 865 P90. [10] |
MP9-N | ![]() | ![]() | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Used by the DAS (Détachement d’Agents de Sécurité) |
Rifles | |||||
FN F2000 | | ![]() | Bullpup assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by SOR Pathfinders in limited quantities to serve alongside the FN SCAR |
FN FNC M2 | ![]() | ![]() | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard-issue service rifle of the Belgian Land Component. In the process of replacement by the FN SCAR |
FN FNC M3 | Carbine | ||||
FN SCAR-L (CQC, STD) | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle of the Belgian special forces group. SCAR-L MK2 in use as the new standard service rifle for all combat units. Older SCAR-L MK1 are transferred to support units to replace the FN FNC. Will be adopted as the standard service rifle of the para & commando battalions |
FN SCAR-H (CQC, STD) | ![]() | ![]() | Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | 63 SCAR-H CQC ordered for special forces combat divers |
Precision rifles | |||||
FN SCAR-H PR FN SCAR-H TPR/MK20 SSR | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | 287 SCAR-H PR rifles. MK20 SSR used by the Belgian Military after the US Military adopts it |
Accuracy International AX338 | ![]() | ![]() | Bolt action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | |
Barrett M107A1 | ![]() | ![]() | Anti materiel sniper rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | 59 delivered by the end of 2014 |
Machine guns | |||||
FN EVOLYS | ![]() | ![]() | Ultra-light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO and | 20 ordered for evaluation [11] |
FN Minimi 5.56 Mk3 Tactical SB | ![]() | ![]() | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard issue LMG. Currently being updated to 'Mk3 Tactical SB' standards, featuring a shorter barrel, adjustable buttstock with shoulder rest, ergonomic railed handguard, new bipod assembly and cocking handle. |
FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3 | ![]() | ![]() | Light machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | The Belgian government signed a 2 million euro contract to replace all man portable MAG's with 242 Minimi's chambered in 7.62×51mm. |
FN MAG | ![]() | ![]() | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard general-purpose machine gun. To be replaced with 242 7.62×51mm chambered Minimi's. Stay in use only as vehicle mounted machine gun. |
M2HB QCB | ![]() | ![]() | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Standard issue heavy machine gun |
Shotguns | |||||
Remington Model 870 | ![]() | ![]() | Pump action shotgun | 12 gauge | In service since 2008 [12] |
Benelli M4 | ![]() | ![]() | Semi-automatic combat shotgun | 12-gauge | Adopted on November 17, 2023, for counter-UAS operations by the Belgian Air Force. [13] |
Grenade launchers | |||||
FN40GL | ![]() | ![]() | Under barrel grenade launcher | 40×46mm LV | Used by special forces mounted under FN SCAR rifles. 507 on order to replace the F2000 on a squad based level |
Heckler & Koch GMG | | ![]() | Automatic grenade launcher | 40×53mm HV | Mounted on the army's Jankel FOX Rapid Reaction Vehicles [14] |
Grenades | |||||
Mecar M72 HE | ![]() | ![]() | Hand grenade | NA | Fragmentation hand grenade |
M18 | ![]() | ![]() | Smoke Grenade | NA | Smoke hand grenade |
Miscellaneous | |||||
HAFLA | ![]() | ![]() | Hand-held flame-cartridge | NA | Single-shot, disposable incendiary weapon |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
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Unguided anti-tank / material weapons | |||||
M72 LAW | ![]() | ![]() | Light rocket launcher | 66 mm | Standard short-range AT weapon on a squad based level. |
RGW 90 HH | ![]() | ![]() | Recoilless guns | 90 mm | Supplements the M72 LAW as the medium-range AT weapon on a squad based level. [15] Orders: |
Anti tank guided missiles | |||||
Spike-MR | | ![]() | ATGM | 130 mm | 66 anti-tank missile systems are currently in use. Replaced the army's older MILAN ATGM. [21] Will be replaced by the French Akeron MP. Will remain in service until 2030. [22] |
Land mines | |||||
M6A2 Mine | — | ![]() | Anti-tank Landmine | NA | Anti-tank mine |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
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GIAT LG1 - Mark II | | ![]() | Towed howitzer | 105 mm L/30 | 14 | 14 ordered in 1996, delivered in 1997. [23] As of 2024, 14 remain in use. [24] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
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Mortars | ||||||
Expal M-08 | ![]() | ![]() | Light infantry mortar | 60 mm | 65 | [25] The variant selected has an asymmetric bipode. 126 purchased (69 delivered in 2012, [25] 57 delivered in 2013 [26] ) As of 2020, 65 remain in service. [27] |
Expal 81 MX2-KM | ![]() | ![]() | Mortar | 81 mm | 14 | [28] Mortars ordered in 2016 to Expal to replace the M1 Mortar. The contract amounted to €3.7 million. [27] Used by: [28]
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Mo-120 RT Mortier 120 mm Rayé Tracté | ![]() | ![]() | Heavy mortar | 120 mm | 28 | As of 2024, 28 remain in service. [24] 32 were in service the previous years, 4 were donated to Ukraine in November 2022. [29] To be replaced by the Griffon MEPAC (VBMR equipped with the 2R2M mortar system). [30] |
Ammunition | ||||||
Mecar 120 mm ammunition | — | ![]() | Heavy mortar shells | 120 mm | — | [31] Mecar (KNDS Belgium) produces 120 mm mortar shells for the Belgian Army. [32] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
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25-pounder | ![]() | ![]() | Field gun | 105 mm (transformed) | 6 | [33] When purchased by the Belgian Land Component, the 25-pounder had a 3.45 in (87.63 mm) calibre. [34] The stock of mostly Canadian made cannons was transformed by Cockerill into a 105 mm field gun compatible with NATO standards. It remained in active service until 1988. [34] Some are still use for saluting duties. [34] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Armoured fighting vehicle | |||||
Piranha IIIC APC | | ![]() | Armoured personnel carrier | 64 | Will be replaced by the VBMR Griffon from 2025 [35] Belgium converted to an all-wheeled force, and replaced their Leopard 1s with 242 Piranha IIIC in 7 variants.(138 vehicles from first fixed batch delivered,second and final batch cancelled) These numbers include the second cancelled batch:
In 2025, a total of 127 Piranha armed vehicles are in service, primarily within the land component, with some also deployed in the medical component. [38] |
Piranha IIIC - DF30 | ![]() | Infantry fighting vehicle | 19 | ||
Piranha IIIC - DF90 | ![]() | Assault gun | 18 | ||
Piranha IIIC - AEV | ![]() | Military engineering vehicle | 8 | ||
Piranha IIIC - ARV | ![]() | Armoured recovery vehicle | 9 | ||
Piranha IIIC - Ambulance | ![]() | Armoured Ambulance | 6 | ||
Piranha IIIC - C2 | ![]() | Armoured command post | 14 | ||
Armoured personnel carriers | |||||
Pandur I | ![]() | ![]() | Armoured personnel carrier | 31 | 44 vehicles went through a mid-life update to extend the service-life until 2035, the vehicle received a ballistic armour upgrade, mine protection, Slat armour, a 12.7mm remote weapon station and an engine upgrade.
Between 1996 and 1998, 60 examples were built under license in Belgium. 7 were sold to Austria in 2016 (6 reconnaissance variants, 1 ambulance) [41] In 2025 only 31 are operational. |
Infantry mobility vehicle | |||||
ATF Dingo 2 MPPV | ![]() | ![]() | Infantry mobility vehicle | 218 | Will be replaced by the VBMR Griffon from 2025. [35] 2 vehicles destroyed by IED in Mali in 2019
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LMV 'Lynx' | ![]() | ![]() | Infantry mobility vehicle | 80 | ~360 sent to Ukraine. [43] |
Oshkosh CLV 'Falcon' | ![]() | ![]() | Infantry mobility vehicle / Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle | 322 | 322 vehicles ordered to replace the Iveco LMV as the new command and liaison vehicle. Will be named CLV 'Falcon' in Belgian service. First deliveries will arrive in 2023 until 2024. The first units were delivered in January 2024 and are now in use with the IStar Battalion. [44]
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Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Special operations regiment | |||||
Jankel FOX RRV "Rapid Reaction Vehicle" | ![]() | ![]() | Light rapid response vehicle - SOF | 108 | Contract for 108 RRV signed in January 2016, introduced in July 2017. [45] The vehicle is based on the Toyota Hilux chassis. It is equipped with a 360° ring-mount and pintle mounts for machine guns and automatic grenade launchers. Ptotection: 38 modular kits for up to STANAG 4569 Level 1 against small arms and shell splinters. [46] It also has a belly plate with some IED protection. |
NP Aerospace - Jankel WOLF LTTV Light Tactical Transport Vehicles | ![]() | ![]() | Light troop transport vehicle - SOF | 112/199 | Contract in April 2018 for 199 LTTV, the deliveries began in 2018. [47] In 2024, Jankel got bankrupt. The assets were taken over by NP Aerospace, and the contract for the remaining 87 vehicles to be produced was signed in December 2024. [48] [49] The LTTV is based on the Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG U5000. It succeeds to the UNIMOG 1350 of the SFG and paracommando units. The LTTV features a removable mission modules: 27 special forces modules, 140 troop transport modules. 8 ambulance body modules, 24 logistics modules. The equipment includes an integrated suite of military sub-systems: a removable ballistic protection kit, a Roll-Over-Protection-System (ROPS), weapon mounts and communications fit. |
Achtleiner Toyota Landcruiser 200 | ![]() (illustration) | ![]() | Civil armoured vehicles | 42 | [50] |
Specialised vehicles | |||||
Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1350L Unimog 1.9T 4×4 | ![]() | ![]() | Light truck | 61 | In service since 1995 in the Belgian Army.
Replacement ongoing with the DAF 4×4 and the Jankel WOLF LTTV. |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Transport vehicles | |||||
DAF CF Military 4×4 | — | ![]() | Light truck | 390 (636 ordered) | [55] [56] 636 4×4 ordered in December 2020 for general transport tasks. First delivery in December 2022. [57] It includes: [58]
Vehicles based on Tatra chassis, using a PACCAR MX-11 engine (410 hp). 352 ballistic cabs for the 4×4 and 8×8 trucks. [59] |
DAF CF Military 8×8 | ![]() | ![]() | Heavy truck | 150 (243 ordered) | [55] [56] 226 8×8 ordered in December 2020 for general transport tasks. First delivery in December 2022. [57] It includes: [58]
Vehicles based on Tatra chassis, using a PACCAR MX-13 engine (460 hp). 352 ballistic cabs for the 4×4 and 8×8 trucks. [59] |
Iveco EuroTrakker MP 41OE 44H ALC 8×4 Autonomous load carrier | | ![]() | Hooklift truck | 148 | [60] In service since 2004. Replacement ongoing with the DAF 8×8. |
Iveco M250.45W | ![]() | ![]() | Medium heavy truck | 400 | [61] 400 ordered in 2003 to succeed to the MAN 11.136 H/HA 4×4, deliveries starting in 2025. Variants:
Truck with a 8-ton capacity, and 350 ballistic protection kits. Replacement ongoing with the DAF 8×8. |
Semi-truck | |||||
Mercedes-Benz Actros 6×4 | ![]() | ![]() | Semi-truck | 60 | In service since 2002. [62] Variants purchased:
4 semi-trailer types:
Replacement ongoing with the DAF 8×8. |
DAF CF 8×8 PEV Protected evacuation vehicle | — | ![]() | Armoured heavy transport truck | 9 (9 +13 ordered) | Combination 8×8 tractor with an armoured cabin and a Broshuis semi-trailer (3-axle, flatbed, extendable). [55] Orders: |
Scania T144 | ![]() | ![]() | Heavy transport truck | 16 | [63] In service since 2000. 26 purchased [64] , 16 remain in service as of 2025. [63] The Scania T144 is towing a 6-axle Lohr tank-transport trailer. Replacement ongoing with the DAF CF 8×8 PEV. |
Handling equipment | |||||
Climax Forklift | | ![]() | military forklift | — | Used by 29th Logistic Battalion [65] [66] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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All-terrain vehicles | |||||
JCB Groundhog | ![]() | ATV All-terrain vehicle | 38 | In service since 2009. [67] | |
M-Gator | ![]() | ![]() | LUV Light utility vehicle | — | Used for medical evacuation. [68] |
Utility vehicles | |||||
Ford Ranger | ![]() | ![]() | Pick-ups | 99 (110 ordered) | The Ford Ranger XLT and the Volkswagen Tiguan Life are the new 4x4 vehicles for Defense. They replace the current 4x4 fleet of 132 KIA Sportage and 50 Volkswagen Amarok. |
Volkswagen Tiguan | ![]() | ![]() | SUV | 30 (97 ordered) | |
Medical | |||||
BIONEAR | ![]() | Mobile lab | 1 (3 ordered) | A total order of three fully-equipped vehicles was placed, two of which were donated to Ukrainian Armed Forces in an effort to offer medical support to patients, hit by the war. [70] [71] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Leopard 1 Leguan | ![]() | ![]() | armoured vehicle-launched bridge | — | Originally 9, currently unknown. Still in use in 2021 by the 11th Engineer Battalion (Belgium) [72] [73] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Soframe CRV Taurus "Combat recovery vehicle" | ![]() | ![]() | Armoured recovery vehicle | 8/15 | [74] [75] [76] System specifications: [77]
It replaces the Volvo Manumat, and is replacing the Renault Kerax. [77] |
Soframe PRV Aurus "Protected recovery vehicle" | ![]() | ![]() | Armoured recovery vehicle | 1/13 | [74] [78] [76] System specifications: [77]
It replaces the Volvo Manumat, and is replacing the Renault Kerax. [77] |
Renault Kerax | ![]() | ![]() | Tow truck | 27 | In service since 2001, being replaced by the Soframe CRV and PRV. [74] System specifications: [77]
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Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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JCB HMEE | ![]() | ![]() | military engineering vehicle | 4 | First vehicles arrived in 2022. |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Thales Squire Block 2 | ![]() | ![]() | Man-portable ground surveillance radar | 9 | Purchased in 2018 to succeed to the EL-1205. [81] Used by Jagers te Paard Battalion. [82] [83] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity of UAV | Notes |
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Insitu X-300 (US Navy designation: Boeing RQ-21 Blackjack) | ![]() | ![]() | UAV | ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance | 4 (2 × 2) | [84] 2 systems ordered by the Belgian Land Component, in march 2021 with Luxembourg (2) and the Netherlands (3). [85] Composition of the system for Belgium: [86]
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AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma LE Long endurance | ![]() | ![]() | UAV | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 8 (2 × 4) | 4 systems RQ-20 Puma LE ordered in 2020, delivered in 2021. [87] [88] Each system is made of 2 drones and 1 Crysalis control station. Notes: |
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven | ![]() | ![]() | UAV | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 24 (8 × 3) | [91] 8 systems RQ-11 acquired in December 2016. [92] Each system is made of 3 drones and 1 control station. |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Notes |
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Portable anti-drone weapon | ||||
DroneGun Tactical | — | ![]() | Handheld RF jammer |
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Skywall Patrol | ![]() | ![]() | Anti-drone capture system |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Renault D14 280E6 CCF 4×4 | ![]() (illustration) | ![]() | Wildfire engine | 1 | [95] Vehicle used at the Elsenborn military range . It is maintained by Fire Technics. |
Equipment operated by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Destruction Service (known in Flemish as the DOVO, Dienst voor Opruiming en Vernietiging van Ontploffingstuigen).
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
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SEDEE / DOVO Intervention vehicles | ||||||
TT URO K6-26.16 Todo Terreno | ![]() | ![]() | Off-roaf truck with crane | — | Unknown | [96] [97] Vehicle supplied by TT URO Special. It is equipped with:
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Iveco Daily (3rd gen - Daily VI 70C18 4×4) | ![]() | ![]() | Off-road capable, 7-tons van | — | 6 | [98] [99] Modified by Cammaert Trucks. |
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2nd generation, NCV3) | ![]() | ![]() | Utility van | — | 4 | 4 purchased in 2013. [100] |
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2nd generation facelift) | ![]() | ![]() | Utility van | — | Unknown | Latest variant, equipped with a winch. |
Volkswagen Transporter (T6 gen) | ![]() | ![]() | Utility van | — | Unknown | [101] [102] |
Ford Ranger XLT (T6 gen - 1st facelift) | ![]() | ![]() | Pickup vehicle | — | Unknown | [103] |
Ford Ranger XLT (T6 gen - 1st facelift) | — | ![]() | Pickup vehicle | — | Unknown | Second variant, with a special cabin for robots and equipment, equipped with a winch. [104] |
Protection equipment | ||||||
Med-Eng EOD-9N | ![]() | ![]() | Bomb suit | — | Unknown | [105] |
EOD robots | ||||||
Exail Cameleon LG -E UGV | — | ![]() | Mini tracked UGV Unmanned ground vehicle | Demining / EOD Explosive ordnance disposal | 8 | [106] [107] [108] Robot ordered in 2024, it is used now by the Belgian Combat Engineers and the Engineering School. Tue robot is equipped with a manipulator arm. |
Foster-Miller TALON (engineer variant) | ![]() | ![]() | Mini tracked UGV Unmanned ground vehicle | Demining / EOD Explosive ordnance disposal | Unknown | [109] [110] [111] [112] Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million. |
iRobot PackBot 510 EOD | ![]() | ![]() | Mini tracked UGV Unmanned ground vehicle | Demining / EOD Explosive ordnance disposal | Unknown | [111] [112] Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million. |
Telerob Telemax | ![]() | ![]() | Mini tracked UGV Unmanned ground vehicle | Demining / EOD Explosive ordnance disposal | Unknown | [111] [112] Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million. |
Telerob tEODor I | ![]() | ![]() | Mini tracked UGV Unmanned ground vehicle | Demining / EOD Explosive ordnance disposal | 3 | [113] [114] Ordered in the 2000s. |
Telerob tEODor II | 2 | |||||
Telerob tEODor III | 6 | |||||
Neutralisation systems | ||||||
RE70 M3+ (Chemring Group) | ![]() | ![]() | Non-recoiling disruptor system | Bomb disposal | Unknown | [115] [116] [117] [118] Used to neutralise IED. explosive systems and ammunition. |
BREACH MC(Chemring Group) | VHF / UHF initiator |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity of UAV | Notes |
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Milrem THeMIS Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System | ![]() | ![]() | Tracked UGV Unmanned ground vehicle | Multirole / R&D Research and development | Unkown | [119] Robot used for a R&D programme known as iMUGS (Integrated modular inmanned ground system). The programme is under Estonian coordination, it is financed by PESCO, and other European countries contribute to the project. |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity ordered | Planned to enter service in | Notes |
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Small weapons | ||||||
Akeron MP | ![]() | ![]() | Anti-tank Guided Missile | 761 | 2026 | The Akeron MP was ordered in August 2023. It will be used with: [120]
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Armoured vehicles | ||||||
EBRC Jaguar | ![]() | ![]() | AFV / ARV Armoured fighting vehicle / Armoured reconnaissance vehicle | 60 | 2026 | 60 vehicles ordered to replace the Piranha DF30 & DF90. Deliveries are planned to commence in 2026. 2 battalions will use the Jaguar. One existing Walloon battalion will have 30 Jaguars and an additional Flemish battalion will be deployed. This will probably be the 2/4th Cavalry Regiment Lancers Battalion which was disbanded in 2010, this will be recreated in Leopoldsburg and will receive 30 Jaguars. [123] |
VBMR Griffon | ![]() | ![]() | APC Armoured personnel carrier | 382 | 2025 | 382 ordered to replace the Piranha and Dingo 2. [124] The vehicle will be delivered starting from the end of 2025 in various versions: [125]
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Indirect fire | ||||||
CAESAR NG | ![]() | ![]() | Self-propelled artillery | 28 | 2027 | [126] Orders:
28 Caesar to equip: [129]
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Mecar 155mm ammunition | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 155mm artillery shells | — | 2026 | [130] [131] Mecar (now KNDS Belgium) will supply 155mm ammunition to the Belgian Army for the CAESAR NG. |
Griffon MEPAC | ![]() | ![]() | Mortar Carrier | 24 | 2028 | [132] February 2024, purchase of 24 Griffon MEPAC as part of the CaMo programme (phase 2). The purchased was approved in December 2023 by the Belgian Council of Ministers to replace the Mo-120 RT. [133] [134] Equipment of the MEPAC mortar carriers: [135]
The MEPAC systems will equip two batteries with two platoons each from 2028. [132] |
Mortar ammunition | ![]() (illustration) | TBD | Mortar ammuniton | — | 2025 - 2031 | [136] Tender launched in 2025 for the purchase of mortar ammunition. |
Emergency vehicles | ||||||
Fire Technics NV (based on Renault K-truck 4×4) | ![]() (illustration) | ![]() | Multi-role fire truck | 5 | 2025 | In addition to firefighting, the vehicles also support demining exercises, shooting drills, and the testing of new weapons. [137] |
UGV / Robot | ||||||
L3Harris Technologies T4 | — ![]() (illustration) | ![]() | EOD robot Explosive ordnance disposal | 14 | 2026 | [138] Robot selected and ordered in June 2025, to equip the DOVO . |
Air defence | ||||||
Piorun | ![]() | ![]() | MANPAD launcher Man portable air defence | 40 | 2025 | Letter of intent for the Piorun signed in May 2025 to purchase 200 to 300 Piorun missiles. [139] Order signed in July 2025 worth €137 million for hundreds of missiles with 40 launchers. [140] |
![]() | MANPAD missile Man portable air defence | Hundreds | 2025 | |||
MBDA Mistral 3 | ![]() | ![]() | MANPAD Man portable air defence | Unknown | 2025 or 2026 | Letter of intent signed in June 2023 to purchase the Mistral 3 with multiple other countries (Cyprus, Estonia, France and Hungary). Thie intention is for a framework agreement for the acquisition of 1,000 missiles, with a first firm order of 500 missiles. [141] In June 2024, the framework agreement for the order of the Mistral 3 was signed by the DGMR. [142] In November 2025, additional countries joined the agreement for a total of 1,500 missiles (Denmark, Romania, Slovenia, Spain). [143] |
Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity planned | Notes |
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Summarised CaMo needs | |||||
CaMo armoured vehicles | – | ![]() | AFV Armoured fighting vehicles | + 1,034 | [144] [145] 382 VBMR Griffon, 60 EBRC Jaguar, 24 Griffon MEPAC ordered. With the VBAE and the VBMR-L Serval and the three vehicles mentioned above, the Belgian Land Component expects to receive a total of 1,500 armoured vehicles. [144] |
Armoured vehicles | |||||
VBMR Griffon Véhicule blindé multi-rôle | ![]() | ![]() | Multirole armoured vehicle | 92 | [146] KNDS France transmitted an offer to the DGA (French defence procurement agency) as part of the CaMo programme (phase 3) for 92 VBMR Griffon. |
VBMR-L Serval Véhicule blindé multi-rôle léger | ![]() | ![]() | Multirole armoured vehicle | 123 (CaMo Phase 3) +67 - 249 | [146] KNDS France transmitted an offer to the DGA (French defence procurement agency) as part of the CaMo programme (phase 3) for 123 VBMR-L Serval. In October 2024, The Belgian Armed Forces mentioned its interest for 190 to 372 VBMR-L Serval. The variants included are: [147]
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VBAE Véhicule blindé d’aide à l'engagement | – | ![]() | IMV Infantry mobility vehicle | – | [148] Vehicle in development in collaboration between France (Arquus, KNDS France) and Belgium (John Cockerill Defence), and supervised by OCCAR. [149] The cooperation agreement was signed in December 2023. [150] |
Logistics vehicles | |||||
Logistics vehicles | – | TBD | Trucks | 1,199 | [151] Logistics fleet to grow from 901 vehicles to 2,100 vehicles. |
Artillery | |||||
MLRS programme | ![]() | TBD | MLRS Multiple launch rocket system | – | [152] Needs for a MLRS system, to be selected / purchased in 2026. [153] Likely to be purchased in collaboration with France. Both countries are looking for two competing sovereign consortiums for this programme, or off-the-shelf solutions. [154] Potential systems:
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Deep Strike proframme | RCM2: | TBD | Surface-to-surface missile | – | [152] The Deep Strike programme looks to get the capacity to hit strategic targets from a distance. Several missiles could fit that expectation, some already in service, some in development, and some concepts proposed. Among the possible candidates:
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Engineering vehicles | |||||
EGC Engin du Génie de Combat | – | ![]() | AEV Armoured engineering vehicle | 30 | [164] Part of the CaMo collaboration framework, approved by both countries in June 2024. Project lead by OCCAR, 200 to be manufactured in total, 30 expected for Belgium. [165] [166] Likely system based on the CNIM Auroch (8×8), and to be developed in colaboration with KNDS France, Texelis. |
Bridge-layer | ![]() (illustration) | TBD | AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | – | [167] [168] New systems to replace those donated to Ukraine; critical for river crossings and combat engineering support. |
Boats | |||||
DRHIB Droppable Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats | ![]() | TBD | RHIB Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats | 6 | [169] [170] Open tender launched in June 2025 with an option for 3 additional boats for the Netherlands Maritime Special Operations Forces. |
Air defence | |||||
SAMP/T - NG Système sol-air moyenne portée terrestre - new generation | ![]() | ![]() | Medium to long range air-defence system / Anti-medium range ballistic defence system | 3 | [171] [151] |
MIM-104 Patriot PAC3+ | ![]() | ![]() | |||
NASAMS-3 | ![]() | ![]() | Short to medium range air-defence system | 9 | [171] [174] As part of the Belgian investments, the armed forces are expected to purchase fire units compatible with the ones used by the Netherlands. The purchase would be made in common with Luxembourg, with 9 for Belgium and 1 for Luxembourg. [175] [176] Budget of €2.5 billion. [174] |
Skyranger 30 | ![]() | ![]() | SPAAG Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | 20 | [171] [177] Base vehicle not specified yet. Existing variants of other clients use the GTK Boxer, the Pandur I EVO, the Piranha V and the PMMC G5. |
VBMR-L Serval - V/SHORAD Véhicule blindé multi-rôle léger | – | ![]() | SPAAW - V/SHORAD Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon - very short range | – | [147] Short range air defence based on 2-3 vehicles:
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