List of equipment of the Portuguese Army

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This is a list of equipment in service with the Portuguese Army.

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Military gear

NameOriginTypeNumberImageNotes
SCS – Soldier Combat SystemFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Bulletproof vest, combat helmet, uniform, gloves +12.000 Italian, Portuguese Soldiers Conduct Halo Jump During Saber Strike 18 (2).jpg In 2019, the new uniform began to be distributed gradually in some units, which includes a new standard, ballistic helmets, protective glasses, maxillofacial protection, ballistic vests, Kevlar elbow pads, protective gloves, watches and physiological monitors on the wrist. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Since 2024, this new uniform has been widely used by all army units.
MultiCam Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Bulletproof vest, combat helmet, uniform +1.000 HIANG delivers airlift support in Europe for exercise Swift Response 18 (24).jpg Used essentially by special troops of the Portuguese Army (Special Operations Troops Centre, Commandos and Paratroopers) and some other military units during some international missions. This pattern is generally used with Ops-Core helmets and NFM Group THOR or Warrior Assault bulletproof vests. [6] [7] [8]
PASGT - Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Combat helmet, uniform +30.000 Mass Paradrop, Portuguese Army, Trident Juncture 15 (22573514745).jpg Uniform introduced in the 90s in the Portuguese Army, consisting of ballistic helmets, vests and uniforms in camouflage DPM - Disruptive Pattern Material. It is currently in the process of being replaced by the new uniform known as SCS - Soldier Combat System.

Infantry weapons

WeaponOriginTypeCaliberImageNotes
Pistols
Glock 17 Gen 5 FS Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum GLOCK 17 Gen 4 Pistol MOD 45160305.jpg Service pistol. 2,910 units purchased in 2019 and additional 1,000 units bought in 2020 to replace the following pistols that were in service with the Portuguese Army: Walther P38, SIG P228, Heckler & Koch USP and Beretta 92. [9]
Heckler & Koch P30 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Koalorka H&K P30L.jpg Some units received by Special Operations Troops Centre. Limited use. [10]
Submachine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum MP5.jpg Also the A5, SD6, N2 and KA4 versions are used. [11] [12]
Assault rifles and battle rifles
FN SCAR-L STD Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Cypriot MYK operator with an FN SCAR.webp Purchased in 2019, 15,000 SCAR-L STD assault rifles. [13] (Standard service rifle)
Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO HK416.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [14]
Heckler & Koch HK417 A2 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Combater G27 noBG.png Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [14]
FN SCAR-H STD Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO United States Navy SEALs 121.jpg Purchased in 2019, 390 SCAR-H assault rifles. [13]
Sniper rifles and anti-materiel rifles
FN SCAR H PR Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO MK 17 Sniper Support Rifle.png Purchased in 2019, 550 SCAR-H PRs. [13]
Heckler & Koch G28E Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO 20131223 G28 Afghanistan.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [14]
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Accuracy International Arctic Warfare - Psg 90 G24.png Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [14]
Accuracy International AXMC Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Sniper rifle 7.62×67mmB

8.6×70mm

Precision Guided Firearm.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [14]
Barrett M95/M107A1 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO M107 1 (cropped).jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [14]
Machine guns
Heckler & Koch MG4 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO HK MG4 right noBG.jpg Used by Commandos and Special Operations Troops Centre. [15]
FN Minimi Mk3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg Purchased in 2019, 1000 Minimi Mk3 to replace Heckler & Koch HK21 and MG3 machine guns. [13]
FN Minimi Mk3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO MSPO2007-41.jpg Purchased in 2019, 400 Minimi Mk3 to replace Heckler & Koch HK21 and MG3 machine guns. [13]
FN MAG Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO FN MAG white background.jpg Used by Portuguese Paratroopers and mounted on Pandur II IFV and Leopard 2A6. [16] [17]
Browning M2HB Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO M2 Browning, Musee de l'Armee (cropped).jpg Used on tripods and mounted on vehicles.
Shotguns
Benelli M4 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Pump action shotgun 12-gauge Benelli m4 2.jpg [18]
Benelli Supernova Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Pump action shotgun 12-gauge Benelli-SuperNova-Tactical.jpg Purchased 380 Benelli SuperNova in 2020. [13]
Fabarm STF 12 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Pump action shotgun 12-gauge H&KFabarmFP6entry.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [14]
Grenade launchers
FN40GL Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Under barrel grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV Air-to-ground attacks coordinated by 320 STS, 5th ANGLICO 170310-F-GR156-0245.jpg Purchased in 2019, 2000 FN40GL 40 mm grenade launchers, can be used on FN SCAR or individually. [13]
HK269 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Under barrel grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV PEO M320 Grenade Launcher.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre on Heckler & Koch HK416 rifles. [14]
Milkor MGL Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV MGL EP.jpg Mk.1 version used by Commandos, Paratroopers and Special Operations Troops Centre.
Heckler & Koch GMG Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Automatic grenade launcher 40×53 mm HV Agw-automatische-granaatwerper-40mm.jpg Purchased 30 units in 2018. [19]
LAG SB M1 Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Automatic grenade launcher 40×53 mm HV LAG-40 I.M.-1.JPG Purchased in 1996, 13 units in service. [19] [20]
Mk19 mod 3 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Automatic grenade launcher 40×53 mm HV MK19-02.jpg Purchased in 1990. [19]
Mortars
FBP

Morteirete m/68

Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Infantry mortar 60mm Poligono Mortaio da 60 mm.jpg Ultra-light mortar (morteirete), 558 units in service. [20]
M29A1 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Mortar 81mm Mortar M29.jpg 130 units in service. [20]
L16A2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Mortar 81mm Fu Shi Zhu Tun Di deZhan Shi sareru81mmPo Ji Pao L16.jpg 32 units in service. [20]
M30 mortar Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Mortar 107mm M30 mortar at the War Remnants Museum.jpg 30 units received in 1996, 18 equipped on M106 mortar carriers. [21]
Tampella B Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Heavy mortar 120mm Granatkastare m41 Revinge 2012.jpg Army designation: Morteiro Tampella Tipo B m/74. 56 units in service. [20] [21]
Anti-tank weapons
M72A3/EC LAW Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Rocket-propelled grenade 66mm M72 ASM RC Kokonaisturvallisuusmesssut 2015.jpg More than 7,000 units received. Called m/78. [22]
  • New systems in version A3 received in 2021; [23]
  • New systems in version EC MK1 received in 2024. [24]
Carl Gustav M3 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Recoilless rifle 84mm Carl Gustav M3 Kokonaisturvallisuus 2015.jpg 162 units, modernized in 2020 by the UAGME. M3 version is in use since 2004. [21]
MILAN Flag of France.svg  France Anti-tank guided missile 115mm MILAN-VBLB.jpg 137 launchers with 799 missiles (55 Milan + 744 Milan-2-T). In 2020 44 Milan-2-T missiles were received. [25] [26] Ministry of National Defence announced in 2022 a budget of 9,898,373 euros to replace MILAN by a new anti-tank guided missile system, being MMP one of the considered systems by the Army. [27]
BGM-71 TOW Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Anti-tank guided missile 152mm Hires 090509-A-4842R-001a.jpg 50 launchers (5 on Pandur II ATGM). 1116 missiles received since 1980. [28]

Air defence

WeaponImageOriginNumberNotes
Anti-aircraft artillery
Thales Rapid Ranger URO VAMTAC TNI-AD, Koarmada II, 2018.jpg Flag of France.svg  France 1 battery (3x4 launchers) on orderThe Army signed a contract in October 2024 for the acquisition of new RapidRanger anti-aircraft systems mounted on three URO VAMTAC ST5 armored vehicles, as well as one ground Master 200 3D radar, starstreak and LMM missiles and two weapons terminals. Each launcher is equipped with 4 missile launchers. [29] [30]
FIM-92 Stinger Portuguese Army CBRN Air Defence, Trident Juncture 15 (22560845832).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 4040 units operated by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1, Portuguese Paratroopers and Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery since 1994. In 2021 Portuguese Army acquired new missiles and thermal sights. [31] [28]
Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh-202 20 mm anti-aircraft gun of the Bundeswehr.JPEG Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3636 in service since 1981. [32] [20] Some could be used for coastal defence in Azores and Madeira islands. [33]

Artillery

WeaponImageOriginNumberNotes
Field artillery
Ordnance QF 25-pounder QF 25 pounder field gun, Ipswich, Queensland.jpg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 12 (ceremonial role)Portuguese Army received a total of 132 units (108 Mk. I and 24 Mk. III). In 1976 was relegated to ceremonial role, being operetad by the Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1, 5th Artillery Regiment, Garrison Regiment No. 2 and Garrison Regiment No. 3. [34] [35] [36] [37]
L119 LG 20151102 Davide.Passone U.S. Artillery Training (3) (22126437483).jpg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 2121 in service. Operated by the 4th Artillery Regiment of the Portuguese Army Rapid Reaction Brigade. [38] [39]
M101A1/A1L M101 105 mm howitzer in Lithuanian service.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 45The Portuguese Army received a total of 54 M101A1 towed howitzers. Despite not being in active service, the Army keeps them stored in reserve situation. [38] [40] 9 units sent to Ukraine in 2024 as military aid. [41] [20]
M114A1 M114 155 mm Howitzer in Museum of technique 2016-08-16.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 4040 units received in 1983. 18 in service with the 5th Artillery Regiment of the Intervention Brigade and the rest stored. [38] [42] Oct 2024 Portugal confirmed replacement of M114 with an initial order of SPW 155mm CAESAR Mk2 6x6 12 units (2 batteries) growing to total of 36 units.
Self-propelled howitzer
M109A5 GGSA 2017 (32769204343).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 1818 M109A5 operated by Mechanized Brigade. [38]
M109A2 DA-SC-84-02168.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 6The Portuguese Army currently has 6 M109A2 stored at the military base of Santa Margarida. These M109A2 are part of the war reserves of the Portuguese Army and can be prepared to enter the active service. [38]

Armoured vehicles

NameImageOriginTypeNumberNotes
Main battle tanks
Leopard 2A6 Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE (22278445438).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Main battle tank 34Initially 37 units acquired in 2008, together with 1 unit for training and 1 unit in version 2 A4 for parts supply. [43] [38] In March 2023, 3 units were transferred to Ukraine in order to support the defensive effort against the Russian invasion. [44]
Armoured tracked vehicles
M113A1/A2 Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE (22010429314).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured personnel carrier 210255 M113A1/A2 APC received (208 in service). [45] 45 units sent to Ukraine as military aid. [46]
  • 101 M113A2 received from the United States in 1977
  • 104 M113A2 received from Netherlands in 1993
  • 50 M113A1/A1G received from Germany in 1994
M901A1 ITV M901 TOW missile vehicle (1985).JPEG Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Missile armed tank destroyer 4Initially 25 units would be received from the United States, but hydraulic problems were found in 21 units, so only 4 units were received in 1993 with 900 missiles. [38] [28]
M113A2 TOW 2 M-113 TOW.JPG Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Missile armed tank destroyer17 M113A2 equipped with anti-tank guided missile TOW 2. [38]
M577A2 M577 outside the Australian War Memorial May 2018.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Command vehicle and ambulance 4968 M577A2 received (43 in service as command vehicles and 3 in service as ambulance vehicles). [38] [28] 2 units sent to Ukraine as military aid. [47]
  • 10 M577A2 received in 1995
  • 24 M577A2 received in 1997
  • 18 M577A2 received in 1998
  • 10 M577A2 received in 1999
  • 6 M577A2 received in 2000
M106/A2 mortar carrier Fireball (13746968213).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Mortar carrier 183 M106 and 15 M106A2, equipped with 107mm M30 mortar. [21] [38]
M125A1/A2 mortar carrier MTW NDV 2.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Mortar carrier 153 M125A1 and 12 M125A2, equipped with 81mm M29 mortar. [21] [38]
Armoured wheeled vehicles
Pandur II Pandur 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier, Trident Juncture 15 (22525568331).jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Armoured personnel carrier 188Several versions made under license in Portugal by Fabrequipa. [38] [48]
  • 105 infantry carrier vehicle (with M2 Browning)
  • 7 infantry carrier vehicle (with RWS)
  • 30 infantry fighting vehicle (with 30mm autocannon)
  • 5 anti-tank guided missile vehicle (with TOW 2)
  • 16 command post vehicle
  • 7 recovery and maintenance vehicle
  • 8 medical evacuation vehicle
  • 6 radio access point station vehicle
  • 4 reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle (with BOR-A 550 radar)
Commando V-150 Cadillac Gage V-150 do Exercito portugues.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Reconnaissance vehicle 15Acquired 15 units with a 90 mm cannon and M60E/D machine guns in 1989. All units are in service with the Group of Recognition, based on Cavalry Regiment nº6. [48]
Armoured infantry mobility vehicles
URO VAMTAC ST5 Portuguese URO VAMTAC.jpg Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Armored car 139 + 3 on orderPurchased 139 ST5 variant vehicles in October 2018. [49]
  • 107 troop carriers
  • 12 special operations vehicles
  • 13 ambulances
  • 7 command post vehicles
  • 3 anti-aircraft vehicles equipped with 4 starstreak missile lauchers (on order) [29]
HMMWV M1025A2/M1151A2 Sloboda 2019 - defile 04 - Hamer 04.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armored car 41Army designation: Auto Blindado Reconhecimento 1,25 ton. [50]
  • 24 M1025A2 4x4 m/2000 are in service since 2000, 22 were blinded by Plasan Sasa with APK kit. [51]
  • 17 M1151A1/A2 D 4x4 m/2009. [51]
Panhard M11 Interpolitex 2013 (534-29) (cropped).jpg Flag of France.svg  France Scout car 38The Portuguese Army currently fields 38 Arquus Ultrav M11D/VBL 4x4 protected scout vehicles. [51] The fleet includes [50] [52]
Toyota Land Cruiser J200 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Achtleiner.png Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Military light utility vehicle3Three vehicles acquired in 2012 to replace the armored Chevrolet Suburban used by the Portuguese Army. [53]
Armoured Logistics Vehicles
M548/A1 M-548 Ejercito Espanol (2).JPG Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Tracked Cargo Carrier 24Used by the Mechanized Brigade to carry ammunition to the M109A5 howitzer. [54] [51]
Rheinmetall MAN TGS 18.440 BB CH Army Truck (52932416540).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 4x4 Armored Communications Vehicle 1515 Armored MAN Trucks equipped with military communications shelter. These vehicles were acquired in 2023 and belong to a batch of 47 4x4 tatical trucks, of which 15 are armored. [55]
Rheinmetall MAN TGS 26.440 BB CH British Army HX58 (6x6) in standard configuration.JPG Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 6x6 Armoured personnel carrier 1313 Armored MAN Trucks used for troops and cargo transport. These vehicles were acquired in 2023 and belong to a batch of 61 6x6 tatical trucks, of which 13 are armored. [55]
Armoured recovery vehicles
M88A1/A2G Recovery Vehicle M88 Hercules Recovery Vehicle drives over a dam in Cincu cropped.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured recovery vehicle 86 M88A1 and 2 M88A2G are in service since 1978. [38]
M578 light recovery vehicle M578 Light Recovery Vehicle, RCOC Museum, Montreal, Quebec (1).JPG Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured recovery vehicle 2921 in service since 1995 and 8 in service since 1997. [38]
Armoured Engineering vehicles
M60 AVLB m/1981 M60 AVLB (1985).JPEG Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 44 are in service since 1981, operated by Engineer Company, (Companhia de Engenharia Combate Pesado or CEngCombPes). [38]
Armoured Training vehicles
Leopard 2 Driver Training Tank Leopard2 drivingschool.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Military training vehicle 1One unit in service since 2008, used for training Leopard 2 A6 new drivers. [56] [38]

Tactical vehicles

NameImageOriginTypeNumberNotes
Special vehicles
Yamaha TDM 900 Yamaha TDM 900 Army Police.jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Motorcycle 12Used by Army Police. [57] [51]
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Pack Armee de terre - Yamaha XTZ660 Tenere (14 juillet 2023).jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Off-road motorcycleUnknownSome units received in 2023 by the Army Police. [58]
TORO Q-150D Operation Skyfall - Espana 150507-A-PP104-173.jpg Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 4x410The fleet and associated equipment and services were purchased through the NSPA in 2020 for the Parachute Regiment (RParas). [50]
Polaris Sportsman MV850 Polaris WV850 H.O. ATV (17763784390).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 4x48The Special Operations Troops Centre (CTOE) of the Portuguese Army's Rapid Reaction Brigade receive eight Sportsman MV850 and two trailers. [50]
Polaris MRZR D2/D4 Marines conduct a simulated raid in an all-terrain vehicles at Fort Greely on 22 May 2019.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 4x414The Special Operations Troops Centre (CTOE) of the Portuguese Army's Rapid Reaction Brigade receive two MRZR D2, two MRZR 2 and four MRZR D4. [50] In 2024, 6 MRZR 2 were received by the reconnaissance platoons of the Azores and Madeira Garrison Regiments. [59]
Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 Polaris 570 EFI Ranger Crew (20327592953).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 4x42Used by Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological (NBQR) Defense Company of the Portuguese Army's Engineering Regiment nº1. [60]
Tactical light vehicles
HMMWV M1097A2 Police Department Hoxie AR 2013-04-27 005.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 4X4 Military light utility vehicle 6Six units received in 2003 to tow AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder radars. [61] [51]
Ranger Special Operations Vehicle Land Rover, licence registration '-17.JPG Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 4x4 Military light utility vehicle13Used by Special Operations Troops Centre (8 units) and by Commandos (5 units), it is equipped with a shield at the bottom for protection against improvised explosives, and equipped with a M2 Browning, three Heckler & Koch MG4, one Carl Gustaf and one 60mm Mortar. [62]
Land Rover Defender 90/110 TDI Bangladesh Army Land Rover Defender 90 (28901275923).jpg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 4x4+85Army designation: Auto TP 4 Land Rover Defender 90 TD SW E 4x4 mF/08. [51] [63]
Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi L200 of the Portuguese Army.jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 4x480Army designation: Auto TG 4 Mitsubishi 4x4 L200 mF/08. [51]
Toyota Hilux GUN125L-DNFSHW 2.4 D4 US gives Toyota Hilux to the Central African Republic Armed Forces 2018.jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 4x423The Portuguese Army received a 23 fleet of Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility vehicles in 2019. The type is fitted out with a rugged notebook, GPS unit, 2-ways portable radio and provisions for PRC525 multi-band combat radio system. [64] [65]
Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ73 Bangladesh Army Toyota Land Cruiser 70s. (33017796754).jpg Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 4x4+300Army designation: Auto TG 1/4 ton 5 4x4 mF/01. [63] Assembly in the Portuguese Toyota factory Salvador Caetano. [66]
Tactical trucks
Iveco 40.10 WM Iveco-Pegaso 40.10WM ambulancia Ejercito espanol.jpg Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 4x4 1,5 ton truck+200Army designation: Auto TG 1,5 ton 11 4x4 mA/89-90. [63]
Iveco 90.17 WM ACM-EI.JPG Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 4x4 4 ton truck+70Army designation: Auto TG 4 ton 19 4x4 mA/91. [63]
Rheinmetall MAN TGS 18.440 BB CH TG MIL TGM (4x4).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 4x432Tactical trucks equipped with military communications shelters. These vehicles belong to a batch of 47 MAN Trucks purchased in 2023, of which 15 are armored. [55]
Rheinmetall MAN TGS 26.440 BB CH TG MIL TGA 40.413 DFAS (6x6).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 6x648Tactical trucks used for troops and cargo transportation. These vehicles belong to a batch of 61 MAN Trucks purchased in 2023, of which 13 are armored. Being received from 2024 to 2026. [55]
MAN 10.224 Lisboa IMG 7411 (20499082933).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 4x4 4 ton truck+70Army designation: Auto TG 4 ton 20 4x4 m/1998 [67] [51]
Unimog 1300L/1750L TdoT ETNU 2007 - 2008 (8739851437).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 4x4 5 ton truck+250Army designation: Auto TG ton 5 4x4 1750L. Also the 1300L version is in use. [63]
Mercedes-Benz 1017 Uroczystosc przekazania WP pierwszej partii niemieckich czolgow Leopard 2 A6.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 4x4 5 ton truck+35Army designation: Auto TG 5 ton 23 4x4 mF/89. Also the 1213, 1217 and 1222 are in use. [51]
DAF YA 4440 D DAF 11-KL-81 at Amsersfoort, The Netherlands.JPG Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
4x4 5 ton truck300Army designation: Auto TG 5 ton 19 4x4 mA/84. [51] Partial assembly in Portugal. [68]
AM General M809 series M-818.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 6x6 5 ton truck+72Also the M49A2C (+28), M816 Wrecker (+8 units) and M818 (36 units) are in service. [51] [69]
Rheinmetall MAN 4520 6x6 FSB Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV) with trailer with boat, Belgian army, Gunfire Artilleriemuseum Brasschaat foto 8.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 6x6 7 ton truck16Used to transport EWK Faltschwimmbrücken bridge components. [70]
Renault Kerax ILA 2018, Schonefeld (1X7A5464).jpg Flag of France.svg  France 4x4 8 ton truck4Used by the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1 and Maintenance Regiment to transport shelters. [71] [72]

Unmanned vehicles

NameImageOriginTypeNumberNotes
Unmanned ground vehicles
Telerob tEODor Telerob tEODor Ejercito espanol.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Bomb disposal robot

Unmanned ground vehicle

UnknownUsed for inspection and Counter-IED missions. [73]
Qinetiq Dragon Runner 20 Dragon Runner Bomb Disposal Robot MOD 45159060.jpg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Bomb disposal robot

Unmanned ground vehicle

UnknownIt's used to provide safety and support to small dismounted operations for reconnaissance, security, inspection and C-IED missions.[ citation needed ]
Nexter NERVA XXFlag of France.svg  France Bomb disposal robot

Unmanned ground vehicle

UnknownUsed for inspection and C-IED missions. Equipped with an Ptz camera. [74]
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Griffon Aerospace MQM-170 Outlaw UAV MQM-171.png Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Target drone

Unmanned aerial vehicle

UnknownTarget drone, operated by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1. [75]
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven RQ-11B Raven Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (cropped).jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Fixed-wing UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

3636 aircraft or twelve systems (together with associated services and equipment) were purchased through the NSPA on 20 August 2018. [76]
Parrot ANAFI Parrot Anafi USA drone Viereck 2024.jpg Flag of France.svg  France Mini

multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

2Used by Special Operations Troops Centre. [77]
Beyond Vision HEIFUFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Mini

multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

4Seen with the Portuguese Army since 2024. [78]
MicroUAVFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Micro

multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

UnknownSeen in use with the Garrison Regiment Nº3. [79]
SenseFly eBee XFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Mapping drone

Unmanned aerial vehicle

1Used by the Army Geospatial Information Center for mapping missions. [80]
Yuneec International Typhoon H Yuneec Typhoon H.jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Commercial mini

multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

UnknownSeen at an equipment demonstration during Army Day in 2024.
DJI Matrice 300 RTK DJI Matrice 300 RTK.jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Commercial mini

multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

UnknownUsed by Intervention Brigade, Azores Military Command and Madeira Military Operational Command for surveillance. [81] [82] [83] Madeira Military Operational Command also plans to acquire a long-range drone. Number of units purchased unknown. [84]
DJI Mavic PRO DJI Mavic Pro.jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Commercial mini

multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

+26Seen in use by Portuguese Paratroopers and Madeira Military Operational Command. Number of units purchased unknown. [85] [86]
DJI Phantom DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ V3 (2).jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Commercial mini

multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

UnknownThe drone appeared in an advertisement launched by the Army about the 2024 Army Day celebrations. [87]
Autel EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V2 Autel EVO II Pro V3 (FA3XWRMFNT) (2-2-2024).jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Commercial mini

multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

UnknownSeen in use for the first time in 2023. [88]
Autel DragonFish Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Fixed-wing UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

UnknownSeen in use with the Intervention Brigade. [81]
MyFlyDream Nimbus Tricopter 1800Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Fixed-wing UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

1212 Unmanned aerial vehicles with VTOL capacity received in 2021 by the Army and used by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1 and 5th Artillery Regiment. [89] [90]

Watercraft

NamePhotoOriginTypeNumberNotes
Mercury 500 Marines Euphrates.jpg Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Reconnaissance and

infiltration boat

UnknownUsed by some army units, such as:
Schottel M Boot Gross Bridging Photos Sky View, Portugal, Trident Juncture 15 (22493222706).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Maritime engineering boat UnknownUsed by the Bridge Company of the Engineering Regiment Nº1 to move GDELS Improved Ribbon Bridge sections. [95]

Others

Hand grenades, explosives and rounds

Military gear

Military communications

Radars

Military engineering

Miscellaneous equipment

Planned equipment

As Portugal is one of the founding members of NATO, all of its military equipment is purchased from companies from allied countries, such as countries of NATO, European Union and Israel. All of this equipment should be in the purchase process under the current Portuguese Military Programming law: [127] [128]

NameOriginTypeNumberPhotoNotes
RGW 90 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Recoilless rifle Unknown IDF-Matador-66-IndependenceDay 0054a.jpg In 2022, the Ministry of National Defense approved a budget of up to 10 million euros for the acquisition of anti-tank weapons systems to equip the various units of the Portuguese Army. The RGW 90 system was recently tested by the Portuguese Army at the Alcochete shooting range, with military entities showing interest in the system. [129] [128] [130] [131]
Akeron MP Flag of France.svg  France Anti-tank guided missile Unknown MBDA MMP launcher at Dubai Airshow 2021.jpg In 2022, the Ministry of National Defense approved a budget of up to 10 million euros for the acquisition of anti-tank weapons systems to equip the various units of the Portuguese Army. The French MMP system was considered one of the favorites by the Portuguese Army. [129] [128] [130] [132] [133]
Air defence Flag of NATO.svg NATO Short range air defense system Unknown MPCV turret.png After signing the contract for the purchase of RapidRanger anti-aircraft defense systems, the Army's Chief of Staff stated that it would be necessary to acquire additional short-range anti-aircraft defense systems in the coming years. [134]
Air defence Flag of NATO.svg NATOMedium range air defenceUnknown Nasams launcher vliegbasis valkenburg NSS.jpg The Chief of Staff of the Army, stated in an interview in October 2024, that the army plans to incorporate medium-range defenses into the Military Programming Law. [134]
Heavy mortar Flag of NATO.svg NATO

Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

120mm mortar Unknown 190722-A-TC330-616 - 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment mortar crews qualify (Image 12 of 27).jpg The Military Programming Law that regulates investments in the Portuguese Armed Forces provides for the acquisition of 120 mm heavy mortars. [129] [135] [133]
URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3 120mm Mortar Carrier Flag of NATO.svg NATO

Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

4x4 Mortar carrier 12 VAMTAC Cardom Ejercito espanol.jpg The Portuguese Army intends to receive 120mm mortar systems equipped on URO VAMTAC 4x4 vehicles. [127] [136] [133]
CAESAR Flag of France.svg  France 155 mm caliber self-propelled artillery 36 French Army CAESAR 155 mm self-propelled howitzer prepares to fire, 2018.jpg The new Military Programming Law signed in 2023 provides funds for the acquisition of a 155mm 8x8 self-propelled artillery system to replace the current M114A1 155 mm howitzers, [129] [137] [138] [133] and, in October 2024, a framework arrangement was signed for the acquisition of 36 systems. [139] [140]
Armored car Flag of NATO.svg NATO Light 4x4 armored car ~ 250 VAMTAC ST5 blindado Ejercito espanol.jpg The Portuguese Army announced in 2020 that it would acquire up to 250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles through the FMS program. Later, the army canceled this acquisition, exchanging it for the acquisition of vehicles with the same characteristics as its URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3. [129] [127] [141] [142] [133]
Armored car Flag of NATO.svg NATO Light 4x4 armored car for CBRN defense ~ 6 Portuguese URO VAMTAC.jpg The Portuguese Army was authorized by the Ministry of Defense in 2024 to acquire Light Armored Tactical Vehicles (VTLB) NBQR in COLPRO and EOD versions. [143]
Infantry fighting vehicle Flag of NATO.svg NATO Tracked Infantry fighting vehicle Unknown Pi111804a1.jpg The current military programming law contains a budget for replacing the M113 armored personnel carrier with a new infantry fighting vehicle. This project is known as VCI-L (Veículo de Combate de Infantaria de Lagartas). The army's chief of staff, General Eduardo Manuel Braga da Cruz Mendes Ferrão, mentioned in an interview in 2024 the importance of this acquisition. [144] It was mentioned on CNN Portugal that the M2 Bradley would be the most likely vehicle of this type to equip the Army. [145] During 2024 Army Day a Lynx IFV vehicle sent by Rheinmetall was on display, indicating that negotiations for the acquisition of this vehicle may be taking place. [146]
Leopard 2 Bergepanzer BPz3 Büffel Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured recovery vehicle 2 Bergepanzer 3 Bueffel Bad Salzungen 2016.jpg After receiving the Leopard 2 A6, the Portuguese Army felt the need to acquire support vehicles compatible with this main battle tank, namely armoured recovery vehicles and a armoured vehicle-launched bridge. This vehicles should be acquired in the next years. [129] [127] [147] [133] In 2024, the Ministry of Defense authorized the army to purchase armoured vehicles-launched bridges. [148]
Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke 2 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 2 Panzerschnellbrucke Leguan.jpg
Side-by-side Flag of NATO.svg NATO Ultra light military vehicle 43 Marines conduct a simulated raid in an all-terrain vehicles at Fort Greely on 22 May 2019 (cropped).jpg The army may soon receive 43 light all-terrain vehicles to equip some of its Rapid Reaction Brigade units. In the past, 24 Polaris Inc. military vehicles in various versions were received by the Army. [129] [149] [133]
Truck Flag of NATO.svg NATO Military truck ~ 8 MAN TG MIL Peru.jpg The Portuguese Army was authorized by the Ministry of Defense in 2024 to acquire Medium Tactical Vehicles to operate in Army Regiments on the islands of the Azores and Madeira. [150]
Truck Flag of NATO.svg NATO 6x6 tank truck 1 British Army HX58 (6x6) Unit Support Tanker.JPG The Portuguese Army was authorized by the Ministry of Defense in 2024 to acquire one tank truck for water transport. [150]
Military helicopter Flag of NATO.svg NATO CSAR military helicopter 3 +1 optional UH-60 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (cropped).jpg The Army Light Aviation Unit will operate helicopters for the first time, not depending on the Portuguese Air Force for various missions. These evacuation and Combat search and rescue helicopters will be acquired in the coming years and will allow support for troops on the ground. [151] [152] In October 2024, an order was signed by the Ministry of Defense that allows the Army to move forward with the purchase of helicopters, with the first expected to be delivered in 2026. [153]
UAVision ELANUS Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Loitering munition UnknownOne of the company's employees, in an interview about the presentation of the suicide drone, reported that the Portuguese military authorities had shown interest in the equipment. [154]
Unmanned aerial vehicle Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Armed drone Unknown UA grenade quadcopter 01.jpg The Portuguese Armed Forces have been working and testing drones with the capacity to drop 2 to 8 grenades since 2022. It is expected that these drones will join the Army from 2024. [155] [156]
Unmanned aerial vehicle Flag of NATO.svg NATO Miniature UAV 40 Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 & Dassault Rafale.jpg The Army reported in its newspaper that a competition is underway with NATO Support and Procurement Agency to receive 40 small drones in 2024. [129] [157]
Unmanned aerial vehicle Flag of NATO.svg NATO

Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle Unknown UAVision OGASSA OGS42 VTOL of the Portuguese Navy.jpg The Portuguese Army will continue to receive several drones in the coming years, being authorized to spend up to 2.6 million euros by 2025 on the acquisition of more surveillance drones. [129] [128] [130] [133]
Anti-drone gun Flag of NATO.svg NATO Portable Anti-drone gun Unknown Eighth Army Soldier uses a Drone Defender.jpg During the workshop, held in April 2024, by the Instituto Universitário Militar (IUM) on the dissemination of the Military Programming Law (LPM) 2023–2034, it was revealed that the army intends to acquire portable anti-drone systems. [158]
Military bridge Flag of NATO.svg NATO Military bridge Unknown Army Convoy crosses bridge during training exercise.jpg The Portuguese Army wants to acquire new bridge systems for its engineering units. [129] [133]
Military field hospital Flag of NATO.svg NATO Role 2B hospital 1 Slovenian field hospital Role-2.jpg The Portuguese Army intends to receive a role 2 type filed hospital by 2026. The project for this acquisition was launched in 2022 through NSPA, and is expected to be received by 2026. [129] [128] [133]
Radar Flag of NATO.svg NATO Ground surveillance radar 2 BOR-A 550 rannikkotutka 1.JPG The army launched a tender through nspa for the purchase of 2 ground surveillance radars. [159]

Retired equipment

Pistols

Submachine guns

Assault rifles and battle rifles

Sniper rifles

Machine guns

Shotguns

Grenade launchers

Anti-aircraft artillery

Anti-tank weapons

Artillery

Vehicles

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Portuguese Armed Forces</span> Combined military forces of Portugal

The Portuguese Armed Forces are the military of Portugal. They include the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the other unified bodies and the three service branches: Portuguese Navy, Portuguese Army and Portuguese Air Force.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brazilian Army</span> Land arm of the Brazilian Armed Forces

The Brazilian Army is the branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces responsible, externally, for defending the country in eminently terrestrial operations and, internally, for guaranteeing law, order and the constitutional branches, subordinating itself, in the Federal Government's structure, to the Ministry of Defense, alongside the Brazilian Navy and Air Force. The Military Police and Military Firefighters Corps are legally designated as reserve and auxiliary forces to the army. Its operational arm is called Land Force. It is the largest army in South America and the largest branch of the Armed Forces of Brazil.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brazilian Marine Corps</span> The land combat branch of the Brazilian Navy

The Brazilian Marine Corps is the Brazilian Navy's naval infantry component. It relies on the fleet and Naval Aviation and fields its own artillery, amphibious and land armor, special operations forces and other support elements. Its operational components are the Fleet Marine Force, under the Naval Operations Command, in Rio de Janeiro, and Marine Groups and Riverine Operations Battalions, under the Naval Districts in the coast and the Amazon and Platine basins. The FFE, with a core of three infantry battalions, is its seagoing component.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Portuguese Marine Corps</span> Military unit

The Portuguese Marine Corps is the special operations capable amphibious force of the Portuguese Navy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rapid Reaction Brigade (Portugal)</span> Military unit

The Brigada de Reacção Rápida is a unit of the Portuguese Army which was known as BAI – Brigada Aerotransportada Independente until 2006. Its different units are highly trained Paratroopers, Commandos and Special Operations Troops capable of responding to threats in any part of continental Portugal or any other Portuguese overseas territory with quick deployment by air, sea or land. This brigade is the most requested by the Portuguese Government to fulfill international assignments due to its experience and multi-role capability.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Polícia Aérea</span> Portuguese military unit

The Polícia Aérea or PA is the air force ground forces and special forces and military police of the Portuguese Air Force. The Air Police has as its main symbol the blue beret with the emblem of the Air Force.

The MAX 1.2 AC, —previously known as MSS 1.2 AC— is a Brazilian anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). Operated by infantry or vehicles, the system consists of a reloadable launch tube, laser-guided missile and firing unit, as well as a simulator and testing equipment. It was developed out of Oto Melara's “Missile Anti-Carro della Fanteria”, which was rejected by the Italian Army. Brazilian involvement began in 1986 and it has since then been tested and redesigned by the Brazilian Army's research institutes and a series of Brazilian companies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brazilian Army Aviation</span> Military unit

The Brazilian Army Aviation is the air segment of the Brazilian Army, operating rotary-wing aircraft (helicopters) in conjunction with surface forces such as the 12th Light Infantry Brigade (Airmobile). Originally founded with aircraft in 1919, it ceased to exist in 1941, re-emerging in its current form in 1986. It has mainly transport aircraft in addition to light attack helicopters, but does not use dedicated attack helicopters. Its command (CAvEx) in Taubaté, São Paulo, is linked to the Land Operations Command, in Brasília, and the Southeastern Military Command. CAvEx only has subordinates in the 1st and 2nd battalions, also in Taubaté. The 3rd and 4th are respectively in Campo Grande and Manaus, subordinate to the Western and Amazonian Military Commands, and there is a detachment in Belém, in the Northern Military Command.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Intervention Brigade (Portugal)</span> Military unit

The Intervention Brigade or BrigInt is an infantry brigade in service with the Portuguese Army. It was created in 2006 from the Light Intervention Brigade, which was itself the heir of the former Special Forces Brigade.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fábrica de Braço de Prata</span>

Fábrica de Braço de Prata, , originally Fábrica de Material de Guerra de Braço de Prata was a small arms, light artillery, ammunition and ordnance factory owned by the Portuguese Government. It also designed and developed its own armament and ammunition in addition to the licensed production of foreign weapons, including a Portuguese version of the Heckler & Koch G3 widely used during the Portuguese Colonial War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">12th Light Infantry Brigade (Airmobile)</span> Military unit

The 12th Light Infantry Brigade (Airmobile) (Portuguese: 12.ª Brigada de Infantaria Leve (Aeromóvel), 12ª Bda Inf L (Amv)) is a large unit of the Brazilian Army based in Caçapava, São Paulo. It is subordinated to the 2nd Army Division. Since 1995 its elements have been transported by Army Aviation helicopters, being able to quickly operate in any part of Brazil's territory.

ANTEX-M is a family of small- and medium-sized experimental unmanned aerial vehicles developed by the Portuguese Air Force in partnership with several universities and institutes. The development program is part of the PITVANT program and is funded by the Portuguese National Defense Ministry until 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ISTAR Battalion (Portugal)</span> Military unit

The ISTAR Battalion is the Portuguese Army unit responsible for centralizing the intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mechanized Brigade (Portugal)</span>

The Mechanized Brigade or BrigMec is a mechanized infantry brigade in service with the Portuguese Army.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aerospace Operations Command</span> Brazilian air and space command

The Aerospace Operations Command is a joint command of the Brazilian Armed Forces in charge of planning, coordinating and conducting the employment of aerospace assets. Although part of the Brazilian Air Force's structure, it includes personnel from the Brazilian Army and Navy. COMAE is the central body in the Brazilian Aerospace Defense System and as such, is directly responsible for the aerospace defense of Brazilian territory and may control Air Force, Army and Navy units.

Júlio Cesar de Arruda is a general in the Brazilian Army. He has served as chief of the army's Department of Engineering and Construction. He was the commander of the Brazilian Army from 30 December 2022 to 21 January 2023.

This list shows the past, present and future strategic re-equipment and modernization programs of the Brazilian Armed Forces that was based on the documents of the National Defense Strategy of 2008, and subsequent versions of the Defense White Paper that outline the major defense programs in Brazil from 2008 until 2040. To see active equipment of the three branches, see the following pages for the Army, Navy and the Air Force.

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