This is a list of current equipment of the Royal Danish Army .
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bajonet M/95 (M7 bayonet) | | Bayonet | Only used by Livgarden affixed to the M/95. Ceremonial use only uniform for when conscripts of Livgarden are on guard duty in front of palaces and so on | |
| | Field knife | Standard Issue [1] Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pistol 9mm P320 (SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry) | | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Standard issue pistol [2] [3] Modified with a flared magwell and using 21-round magazines [2] [3] There was a minor dispute with Glock surrounding the adoption [4] [5] No M/XX designation due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name. | |
Pistol 9mm P365 (SIG Sauer P365) | | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Micro-Compact for use by Military Police and SOKOM [2] No M/XX due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name. | |
Pistol M/? (Glock 20) | | Pistol | 10×25 mm | Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius on Greenland [6] Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague) due to the dangerous wild life of Greenland. [7] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle ordered in August 2025. 26,000 ordered, half painted brown, and half painted black. [8] | |||
| | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle. [9] Rolled out in 2016 with the primary goal of cutting down on the weight of the Gevær M/10 A2. | ||
| | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle of the navy built for the close quarters of a ship. Low quantities are present in the army and talks of wider issuing for vehicle crews are ongoing. | ||
Gevær M/?? (MK18) | | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Jægerkorpset [10] | |
| | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts. [9] | ||
| | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2010 by the M/10 rifle still around on some bases as reserve and used by Home Guard units. [11] | ||
| | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced by the M/10 in 2010; still used by conscripts of Livgarden for ceremonial use and by Home Guard units. [11] | ||
?? (SIG MCX) | | Carbine | 7.62×35mm | Used by Jægerkorpset [12] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Semi-Automatic Shotgun | 12 gauge | To combat drones in areas where its to dangerous to use normal riffles [13] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gevær M/53-17 (M1917 Enfield) | | Bolt-action rifle | 7.62×63mm | Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius in Greenland [6] Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague Conventions) due to the dangerous wildlife of Greenland. [7] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Frømandskorpset [14] and Jægerkorpset [15] | ||
| | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Supplied by US Ordnance, upgrade of the M60E4 to fit Danish requirements. [16] Standard issue Danish LMG. More acquired 2025. [17] | ||
| | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used on the EH101 "Merlin" helicopter [18] The new coaxial machine gun in the CV9035 MLU package [19] [20] | ||
| | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used by Home Guard units [21] Vehicle mounted in Leopard 2 and CV90 Many informal names like Nazisaven ("The Nazi saw"), [22] Hitlersaven ("The Hitler saw"), [23] or Jødesaven ("The Jew saw") [24] | ||
Tungt Maskingevær M/2001 (M2 Browning machine gun) | | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Mounted on a vehicle or tripod [25] Issued with:
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Replaced the HK417 [26] | ||
| | Bolt-action Sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | Old model was a standard SAKO TRG-42 with Picatinny rails [27] | ||
| | Bolt-action Sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | A new model has started circulating featuring a skeletonized stock and M-LOK and Keymod attachment system [28] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Primary use is for EOD [29] | ||
| | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Danish sniper's primary anti-materiel rifle [30] [28] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Håndgranat M/54 | | Fragmentation Grenade | 190g Trotyl | Issued with a new plastic hinge [31] Kill primarily uses overpressure with fragmentation as a secondary property | |
Håndgranat M/85A3 (Rheinmetall Type 85) | Fragmentation Grenade | 50g Nitropenta 3500 Pre-formed fragmentes in offensive configuration [32] | Purcheased both in a defensive and offensive configuration To supplement the M/54 in scenarios where M/54s can cause structural instability [33] | ||
Minihåndgranat (MISAR MU-50G) | Mini-Fragmentation Grenade | 50g of Composition B and 1400 steel balls [34] | Use unknown [35] | ||
Chokgranat 1-Bang M/?? (Centanex CTX-1-C) | | Stun grenade | 1 Charge | Issued Flash Bang [35] | |
Chokgranat 6 & 7-Bang M/05 (Centanex CTX-6-OP CTX-7-OP) | | Stun grenade | Dependent on model: 6 Charges 7 Charges | Issued Flash Bang that comes in 2 models. [35] | |
Røghåndgranat M/57 | Smoke Grenade | Phosphorus smoke grenade | Fast expansion smoke grenade [36] | ||
Røghåndbombe M/77 | Smoke Grenade | Hexit smoke grenade | Former standard-issue smoke grenade [36] Used for training purposes only due to the smoke released being poisonous [37] | ||
Røghåndbombe KM M/93 | Smoke Grenade | Unknown base | Standard Issue smoke grenade [36] | ||
Røghåndgranat M/03 | Unknown | Smoke Grenade | Phosphorus smoke grenade | Fast expansion smoke grenade [36] Replacement for the M/57 | |
Røghåndgranat M/10 | Unknown | Signal Smoke Grenade | Hexit smoke grenade | Signal grenade that comes in Green,Blue and Orange [36] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Grenade Launcher | 40×46 mm LV | New modified M203 grenade launcher fitting the M10 rifle and with the ability to fire high-velocity grenades. [38] It can be used standalone on a stock or mounted on the rifle. Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: Less Lethal: | ||
| | Revolver grenade launcher | 40×46 mm LV | Used by Military Police [41] Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: Less Lethal: |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Disposable Anti-tank weapon | 66 mm | ECLAW (Enhanced Capability Light Anti-tank Weapon) variant Usually just referred to as PNÆV [42] | ||
| | Disposable Anti-tank weapon | 84 mm | Used in limited quantities; most have been donated to Ukraine [43] but is still the dominant anti-tank training weapon for the HRU and MBU | ||
| | Man-portable multi-role weapon system [44] | 84 mm | M4 model [45] Multiple ammunition types: [46] Has the informal name of Dødens Pusterør(Death Blowgun) [47] | ||
| | Anti-tank guided missile | 130 mm | Missile launcher used both for dismount units and from weapon stations (Protector RWS on the Piranha V and the Eagle V). [48] [49] [50] Launcher used: iCLU (integrated control launch unit, the second generation of Spike launcher). |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Middel Tung Mortér M/81 (M252 Mortar) | | Mortar | 81 mm | Unknown | Used by Slesvigske Fodregiment (Light infantry) [51] [ better source needed ] | |
| | Mortar | 120mm | 20+ [52] | [53] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alarmmine M/87 | | Unknown | Alarm mine | Phosphorus charge | Tripwire warning Device [36] |
Personnelmine M/80 (Claymore) | | Anti-personnel mine | 700 Steel balls per unit 680g of C4 | Was formerly used as a victim-activated/booby-trap anti-personnel mine but can now only be used in a "command detonation" mode through a trigger to be in line with the Ottawa Treaty [54] | |
FFV-013 (Fordonsmina 013) | | Anti-personnel mine | 1,200 Steel balls per unit | Was formerly used as a victim-activated/booby-trap anti-personnel mine but can now only be used in a "command detonation" mode through a trigger to be in line with the Ottawa Treaty [55] [56] [57] | |
Pansermine M/56 . | Anti-Tank Mine | 7,2 kg of TNT | Suspected to be a copy of the French M51/52 landmine [58] Some donated to Ukraine [59] | ||
Pansermine M/88 (M15) | | Anti-Tank Mine | 10.3 kg of Composition B | [60] |
| Model | Image | Reticle | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Termisk Kikkert M/23 ( Pixels on Target VooDoo-S) | | Weapon flip-mount Thermal sight | New flip style thermal sight issued at the combat troops to replace the Insight MTM [61] Capable of Black hot, White hot, Black hot edge, and white hot edge | ||
Termisk Kikkert M/09 (L3 Insight MTM monocular) | | | Weapon mounted Thermal sight | Used for detection of enemy heat signatures Can be used in hand-held configuration Donated to Ukraine; numbers remaining unknown [62] | |
| | | Variable Prism sight | 1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 5.56 out to 500m Used for M10 Rifles by active service [63] | ||
| | | Variable Prism sight | 1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 7.62 out to 800m Used for LMG M/60 by active service [63] | ||
| | Variable Prism sight | 1.5-6× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 12.7 out to 1200m Used on TMG M/2001 | |||
| | | Prism sight | 3.4× magnification for 5.56 [64] [11] Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service | ||
| | | Prism sight | 3.4× magnification for 7.62 Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service | ||
| | | Night sight | NVG optic for LMG M/60 and M/62 [65] Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Termisk Kikkert M/23 for active service | ||
Aimpoint T1 Micro | | | Red dot sight | Used by conscripts of Livgarden affixed to the M/95 Rifle. Main sight for grenadelauncher, [11] Back-up sight for LMG M/60 for active service and primary sight for Home Guard units [66] | |
| | | Red dot sight | CompM2 pictured top, M4S Pictured bottom Used by Home Guard units. Both optics fall under the name Rødpunktssigte M/04 [11] | ||
Magpul M-Bus Flip Up Irons | | N/A | Iron sight | Rifle back-up sight and used by HBU conscripts as primary sight. | |
Mission First Tactical Flip Up Irons | N/A | Iron sight | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 [67] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Magazine | Hard plastic magazine around in some HBU units [11] Has a tendency to cause feeding issues | ||
| | Magazine | Became the standard magazine after Colt acquisition of Diemaco [11] | ||
| | Magazine | Magazine type issued to active service personnel with Rangerplates as an option [11] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Steiner Defense D-BAL A3 | Laser sight | With visible laser, IR laser and IR illuminator [64] | ||
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light | | Weapon mounted light | Visible light | |
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light Update | | Weapon mounted light | Replacement for the MK4 |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Magpul RVG | | Vertical foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package [11] [67] | |
TangoDown BGV-MK46 | Vertical foregrip | Used for the LMG M/60 | ||
Mission First Tactical REACT | Vertical foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 [67] | ||
Magpul AFG2 | | Angled foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package [11] [67] | |
Brügger og Thomet B&T USA Angled Foregrip | Angled foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 [67] | ||
Magpul XTM HAND STOP KIT | Handstop | Part of the now replaced weapon package [11] [67] | ||
Ergo grips Surestop Tactical Handstop | Handstop | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 [67] | ||
Magpul CTR | | Stock | Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles | |
Mission First Tactical BATTLELINK Minimalist | | Stock | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 [67] | |
Magpul MIADGrip | | Pistol grip | Standard grip on all M10A4 rifles | |
Mission First Tactical Engage AR Grip | | Pistol grip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 [67] | |
Magpul Ladder Rail Panel | | Rail protector | Soft platic rail protector | |
Magpul XTM Rail Panel | | Rail protector | Hard platic rail protector | |
Ergo Grips LOW-PRO LADDER RAIL COVER | Rail protector | Soft platic rail protector Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 [67] | ||
Ergo Grips FULL LONG TEXTURED RAIL COVERS | Rail protector | Hard platic rail protector Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 [67] | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers combat applications sling | Rifle sling | Used for rifles [11] | ||
Magpul MS3 Multi Mission Sling | Rifle sling | Was a planned replacement for rifle slings during the Magpul contract but was never issued in mass quantity [11] | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded Sling | Rifle sling | Newest sling introduced into service | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers M240 Sling | Machinegun sling | Used for rifles, LMGs(With padding) |
| Model | Image | Camouflage | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | NORDEFCO (Original programme planners) Manufacture nations:
| New standard uniform system [68] Jointly developed by NORDEFCO members Made by a consortium led by Oskar Pedersen AS and consisting of:
The program was originally an agreement between Denmark and Norway to replace their uniforms in 2014 [69] with Sweden joining in 2016. [70] Source on when Finland joined is lacking Was confirmed in 2024 that the uniform would be introduced in Blue for the Royal Danish Navy [71] | |
Uniformssystem M/11 | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Standard uniform system Issued in 3 layers: [72]
Sub layers: [72]
Being phased out | |
CBRN-dragt M/13 | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Unknown | CBRN-suit [73] (Replacement to be found that can work with the adoption of the NCU system 2023-2025 [74] ) Has the informal name of Bamsedragten(The teddybear suit due to how thick and hot it is) [75] |
Garnisonsuniform M/69 | | N/A | Special occasion uniform used primarily by officers. [72] | |
Royal Guard ceremonial uniform | | N/A | Worn by Conscripts and NCOs of Livgarden when on ceremonial duty. | |
Guard Hussar ceremonial uniform | | N/A | Worn by Conscripts, NCOs, and officers of the Gardehusar regimentet Hesteskadron when on ceremonial duty. |
| Model | Image | Colour | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Light modified HAIX BLACK EAGLE NATURE) | Brown | Garrison use. [76] Being replaced in 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Heavy modified Haix Nepal Pro) | | Brown | Combat use. [76] Being replaced. | |
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, AKU (AKU Pilgrim GTX Combat) | Brown | Garrison use. [76] Being replaced in 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, AKU (AKU Griffon Combat) | Brown | Combat use. [76] Being replaced in 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Meindl (Meindl Dovre Extreme) | Brown | Garrison use. [76] Being replaced in 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Meindl (?) | Brown | Combat use. [76] Being replaced in 2024. | ||
Støvle Sikkerhed M/14 (?) | Brown | Unknown | Safety Boot [77] | |
Ørken støvle M/?? (Unknown AKU Boot) | Tan | Combat use | ||
Kampstøvle, Jungle M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot) | Combat use | |||
Kampstøvle, Cold Weather M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot) | Combat use |
| Model | Image | Camouflage | Origin | Type | Protection level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oppakningssystem M/96 (PLCE) | | M/84 Pletsløring | Tactical webbing systems | N/A | Used in basic training by HBU conscripts and the Home Guard [1] | |
Rygsæk M/17 35L (Karrimor SF THOR 35) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Daysack | N/A | Standard issue daysack, [78] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the THOR [79] | |
Rygsæk M/17 70L (KarrimorSF Odin75) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Backpack | N/A | Standard issue 3 day backpack, [78] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the ODIN [79] | |
Rygsæk M/17, HLC (KarrimorSF LOKI) | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Load carrying system | N/A | Load carrying system to carry heavier equipment such as jerrycans, ammunition boxes or ECM Jammers [78] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the LOKI | ||
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/12 (TYR Tactical PICO-MV DK) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Plate Carrier | Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor. [80] | Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set [81] that was introduced due to soldiers being uncomfortable in the issued equipment and spending fortunes on their own [82] Standard PPE system of the Danish Armed Forces and Home Guard Response units. [83] | |
Beskyttelsesvest Let M/12 (TYR Tactical MV RLVC) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Plate Carrier | Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor. [80] | Driver model of the M/12 Beskyttelsesvest without MOLLE and side plates removed to make it easier to get into IFV, MBT and so on. [84] | |
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/? (TYR Tactical Female PICO-MV.) | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Plate Carrier | Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor. [80] | New female carrier that that improves comfort for female soldiers by moving the plates to be external instead of internal [85] | ||
BROKOS bælte M/12 (TYR Tactical Load Carriage Gunfighter Belt) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Battlebelt | Built in soft armor exact level unknown [86] | Issued alongside a Beskyttelsesvest Svær [87] |
| Model | Image | Camouflage | Origin | Type | Protection level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Telehjelm Skal M/?? (Gentex Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet System) | | | Communication Helmet | Fragmentation protection [88] | Shell for the Gentex-Bose A3206101-M Headset Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used. To be replaced. | |
Telehjelm Skal M/?? (Racal Acoustics Ballistic helmet v50) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Communication Helmet | Unknown | V50 Shell for the new RA4000 Magna [89] Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units. [90] | |
Hjelm M/10 (Gentex USGI ACH) | | | Ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA [91] | Was quickly bought in for the War in Afghanistan where soldiers had issues with the M/96. [92] Was never a standard issue. Used mainly by the Danish ISAF teams, still sees some use on MBU conscripts of the Gardehusar regimentet. | |
Hjelm M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA [93] | Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set [81] Was supposed to become the standard-issue helmet [94] but for unknown reasons was restricted to deployments only. Replaced by M/20 but still used by Home Guard units and some active units. | |
Hjelm M/20 Ikke operationel (Galvion Batlskin PDXT Basic) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Training Helmet | N/A | Standard issue for conscripts. The Non-Operational helmet is meant for HBU conscripts to ensure they are not injured. [95] Informally referred to as "Cykelhjelmen" (bicycle helmet) due to its lack of ballistic protection. | |
Hjelm M/20 Operationel (Galvion Batlskin PDXT) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Ballistic Helmet | Classified as it is not on the civilian market | Standard Issue [95] | |
Hjelm M/? (Revision Batlskin Viper P2) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-Cut | NIJ IIIA [96] | High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team and JTAC. [97] Being phased out as they wear out by Galvion Caiman. | |
Hjelm M/? (Galvion Batlskin Caiman) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-Cut | NIJ IIIA [98] Addon armor possible [99] | High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team, JTAC and SOKOM after Revision Military became Galvion [95] | |
Hjelm M/? (OPS-CORE FAST) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-Cut | NIJ IIIA [100] 7.62×39mm protection possible with SLAAP [101] | High-Cut Helmet issued to SOKOM [102] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beskyttelses Brille, Vapor M/19 (WileyX VAPOR 2.5) | Glasses | Current standard eye pro [103] | ||
Beskyttelses Brille, Saber M/19 (WileyX Saber Advanced) | Glasses | Originally introduced as an option for people with different nose structure [104] Later introduced as one of the two standard issue [103] | ||
Motorbrille M/19 (WileyX Rogue Comm) | Goggle | Driving goggles that sit tight to protect against stone throws on roadways [103] | ||
Beskyttelses Visir M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Visor) | Visor | Part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set. Bought in limited quantities for the M/12 Helmet to protect vehicle crews in the open from hatches or weapon platforms. [104] Compatible with the M/20 helmet as well |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kæbebeskytter M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Mandible) | Ballistic face mask | Introduced as part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set to protect soldiers in open tops [104] | ||
CBRN-maske M/18 (General Service Respirator) | | CBRN-Mask | Standard Issue CBRN Mask [73] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feltspade M/96 (Glock Entrenching tool) | | Entrenching tool | Standard Issue [1] | |
| | Multi-Tool | Issued to HBU/MBU conscripts as general purpose multi-tool | ||
| | Multi-Tool | Issued to Konstabelelev and above as general purpose multi-tool | ||
Pigtrådssaks M/X (M1938 Wire cutter) | | Wire cutter | Wire cutter | |
M/?? | | Unknown | Hammering/Breaching tool | Has the informal name "Jomfrutrøster"(Virgins comfort) [105] [ better source needed ] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sepura STP9000 Tetra | | VHF/UHF Radio | Garrison guard units and HBU Conscripts [106] [107] | |
RDO152 (Harris AN/PRC-152) | | VHF/UHF Radio | Standard VHF/UHF Radio [108] [109] | |
RDO SPR (Harris RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio) | | UHF Radio | Standard UHF Radio [106] [110] [107] | |
Harris RF-5800H | | HF Radio | Standard HF Radio [109] | |
Harris AN/PRC-117C | | HF Radio | [109] | |
Harris AN/PRC-117G | | Satellite Radio | Satellite radio for JTAC [109] | |
Harris RF-7880NR | High-capacity data radio | UHF Data Radio [109] [111] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Headset Invisio (Invisio Group Invisio X5) | | Active In-Ear Bone Conduction headset | Bought originally in black and then later in tan [112] [110] | |
Headset MSA (Sordin MSA) | Active Headset | Being replaced by Peltor XPI [113] | ||
Headset Comtac (3M Comtac Peltor XPI) | | Active Headset | Primarily only arrived thus far at SOKOM and combat units. [114] Replacing Sordin MSA | |
Telehjelm M/?? (Bose A3206101-M Headset) | | Communication headset | Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used. To be replaced. | |
Telehjelm M/?? (Invisio Group RA4000 Magna) | | Active Headset | Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units. [90] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DAGR (AN/PSN-13 DAGR) | | GPS Receiver | GPS [115] | |
Systematic A/S SitaWare | | Battle Management System | Large scale C4ISR system [116] [109] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nat-brille M/97 (AN/PVS-7) | | Binocular Monocular 3rd GenerationNight Vision Device | Used by HBU conscripts [117] Informally referred to a "Pik i panden" (Dick in forehead) [118] | |
Nat-brille M/03 (AN/PVS-14) | | Monocular 3rd GenerationNight Vision Device | The former standard-issue monocular that has been replaced by the M/18 Nat-brille. Originally purchased from ITT Industries in 03. Used by HRU and HBU conscripts. [117] [119] | |
Nat-brille M/18 (Theon Argus FS) | | Monocular 3rd+ Generation Night Vision Device | Standard issue, slowly replacing M/03 [119] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Signalpistol M/58 | | Flare gun | For battlefield illumination Informally referred to as Sørøveren ("The Pirate") due to it looking like an old flintlock. | |
Signalpistol M/61 (Leuchtpistole 34) | | Flare gun | For battlefield illumination Replacement for the M/58 Reproduction of the original Walther Leuchtpistole 34 with a new grip made by WISCH |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JIM-LR (Safran Electronics & Defense) | | Multifunctional optronic device | Used for ranging and detection of enemy heat signatures [120] [121] | |
JIM-LR Compact (Safran Electronics & Defense) | | Multifunctional optronic device | Compact version of the JIM LR for sniper teams [122] | |
| | Laser Range Finder | Infantry range finder [123] | ||
LAM M/?? (Wilcox Industries RAPTAR S) | | Rifle mounted laser range finder | [122] | |
Spotting Scope M/20 (Hensoldt Spotter 60) | Spotter Scope | For sniper teams [124] | ||
M/51 Kikkert (Hensoldt /Zeiss Fernglas FERO D16) | Binoculars | General use binocular [125] | ||
Swarovski 8×30 binoculars small | (illustration) | Binoculars | 5,000 ordered in 2025 for use at squad and platoon level. [126] | |
Swarovski 7×42 binoculars medium | 4,000 ordered in 2025 for use as standard binoculars for the Home Guard and other units. [126] | |||
Swarovski 10×40 binoculars large | 1,000 ordered in 2025 for use by observers, senior officers, and commanders of advanced weapon systems where range and details are important. [126] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minerydningsslange M/97 (Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense MPLC NSN # 1375-01-450-3897) | Mine-clearing line charge | Some donated to Ukraine. [127] [128] Line made of PBX, length of 25 meters. | ||
Minerydningsslange M/23 (Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense MLPC NSN # 1375-01-593-8347) | Mine-clearing line charge | New model of the old M/97. [129] Line made of PBX, length of 25 meters. | ||
tEODor Explosive Ordnance Robot | | Demining robot | Known in the public by the Rullemarie(Rolling Marie). [130] It can be equipped with a knife, a water jet, a shotgun or X-RAY [131] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Armaments | Calibre | Protection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Main battle tank | 44 | 120×570mm NATO | Armour:
Passive Protection: | 44 Leopard 2A7DK in active service [133] SAAB Barracuda added in 2022 | |||
| | Infantry fighting vehicle | 44 | Armaments: [134] | 35×228mm NATO | Armour:
Passive Protection:
| Denmarks IFV with a 35mm mounted by Hydrema. [135] Can carry 7 armored infantrymen in the back. Originally planned to be updated to the CV9035 MLU 2025-2029. [68] [137] The MLU upgrade being an update to the MKIV standard with D-series turret [138] But the upgrade would take until 2033, so instead 44 new ones were ordered (delivery until 2030) and the old ones phased out, possibly used for spare parts. [139] [140] | ||
| | Armoured fighting vehicle | ~90 | M2 Browning machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG) | Armour:
| The Danish military secondary APC still sees use according to the defense [141] IIIH (19 donated to Moldova) [142] IIIC | ||
| | Armoured personnel carrier | 309 | Current Armament: Planned Armament: | Type dependent:
Future: | Armour:
Passive Protection: | Versions: [141]
Planned: | ||
| | Infantry mobility vehicle | 93 | Current Armament: M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Planned armament: SPIKE LR2 ATGM | Type dependent:
| Armour:
[145] Passive Protection: | The primary Infantry mobility vehicle used by the Danish army [146] Used for:
Planned: | ||
| | Infantry mobility vehicle | 85 | M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Lemur | 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG) | Armour:
| Used mainly for training purposes as it has mostly been replaced by the V model [146] Used for:
| ||
| | Light armored car | 15 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Used by Jægerkorpset [148] | ||
| Armoured personnel carrier | Unknown | N/A | N/A | Armour: | Replaced by Piranha V [149] Still used for fire fighting at Shooting ranges Its snow clearing duty has also been replaced by the Piranha V [150] | |||
| | Lightly armoured vehicle | 6 | N/A | N/A | Armour: [151]
| For VIP protection teams at the Jægerkorps [152] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ESLAIT Cardom | Mortar carrier | 120 mm | 15 | The A3MS is a Cardom 10 heavy mortar with BMS integration, Fire/Control group, and fire coordination module [153] made by Austrian ESLAIT a subsidiary of Israeli Elbit Systems [154] mounted on Piranha V [155] | ||
| | Multiple rocket launcher | 122mm 160mm 306mm 370mm | 8 | Mounted on the Tatra 815-7 Force 6×6 truck Expected to be fully operational in 2026 [156] | ||
| | Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm L/52 | 19 | Replacement for the 19 CAESAR 8×8 donated to Ukraine. [157] Test model is installed on Tatra T815 8×8 although DALO has not yet decided platform [157] [158] Fully operational 2025 [158] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAN series of trucks | | Truck | Unknown | The Man truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different model including 8×8s, 6×6s and 4×4s, can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going [159] Used in for multiple roles | |
Scania series of trucks | | Truck | ~950 | The Scania truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different model including 8×8s, 6×6s and 4×4s, can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going [160] Used in for multiple roles |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military utility vehicles | ||||
| | Mobility vehicle | Multiple Variants: [161]
Phased out from operational use by the Eagle family but still around as a utility vehicle at bases | ||
| Light utility vehicle | [163] 128 ordered in 2013, 100 for the Army, 28 for the Navy. [164] [165] | |||
| Civilian vehicles | ||||
| | Light utility vehicle | [161] | ||
| Light utility vehicle | [161] | |||
| | Minibus | General non-tactical transport [162] | ||
| | Minibus | 600 purchased in 2017. [166] 7 passengers | ||
| | Minibus | 75 purchased in 2017. [166] 5 passengers + cargo | ||
| Minibus | 50 purchased in 2017. [166] Multiple specialised variants. Based on a 4×4. | |||
| Service car for officers | In the colors, military green, black, white quantity unknown | |||
| | Service car for officers | [161] | ||
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | ATV | Unknown | Used by the SOKOM / JGK. [167] [168] | ||
| | ATV | 47 | Equipment ordered: [169]
| ||
| | ATV | 5 | Equipment ordered: [169]
| ||
Chapman Machinery Ltd trailer | ATV trailer | 23 | [169] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Motorcycles | [161] | ||
| | Dirt bike | Used by SOKOM [170] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured Mine Clearance Vehicle | 2 | [171] [172] 2 transformed from the Pansret bjærgningsvogn (FFG Wisent 1 ARV). [173] Equipped with a Pearson Engineering Mineplough. | ||
| | Mine clearing vehicle and Armoured engineering vehicle | Unknown (+ 6 on order) | Order of 6 Wisent 2 MCV/AEV in July 2024. The delivery is planned to start in 2025. [174] Canada will lend Wisent 2 for the training of the Danish crews until the delivery of the first model. [175] | ||
SPARK II minerulle, MIRR ( M113G4 DK EXT MR) | | Mine clearing vehicle | Unknown | [171] | |
| | Mine clearing vehicle | Unknown | [171] Some were supplied to Ukraine. [176] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown | 5 ordered in December 2006, delivered by February 2008. [177] [178] 2 were transformed in mine clearing vehicles. [179] [172] Some were supplied to Ukraine. [176] | ||
| | Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown (+ 11 on order) | Order of 11 Wisent 2 recovery vehicles in July 2024. The delivery is planned to start in 2025. [174] Canada will lend Wisent 2 for the training of the Danish crews until the delivery of the first model. [175] | ||
Pansret Lastvogn Bjærgningsvogn BJVG (MAN 32.444, 8×8, SX45) | | Heavy tactical armoured recovery vehicle | 14 | [180] [181] [182] [183] Made by Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc, equipped with:
| |
UNIC URW-1006+ | | Mini-crawler telescopic crane | 12 | [184] [185] [186] Delivered in 2020. Used for repair and maintenance. | |
FRSN M/18 Forward repair system NATO (Glaucus) | Repair station container with crane | 6 | [187] [188] 15 purchased, 9 transferred to Ukraine. [189] | ||
FRSN M/23 Forward repair system NATO (Glaucus) | Repair station container with crane | – | Improved variant of the forward repair system NATO, made by Glaucus in Denmark. [190] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pansret Brolægningsvogn (Leopard 1 - Biber) | | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | Unknown | [191] 8 purchased from the Netherlands, 2 from Germany in 1994. Additional spare bridges can are transported by semi-trucks. [192] It is being replaced by the Leguan based on the Leopard 2, and some were supplied to Ukraine. [176] | |
Pansret Brolægningsvogn (Leopard 2 - Leguan) | | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 2 (+ 5 on order) | [191] 7 ordered on new chassis in December 2019. [193] First delivered in February 2025. [194]
| |
Feltbro M/71 / M/14 (Medium Girder Bridge) | | Military bridge | Unknown | [196] [197] [198] Part of the bridge modernised, known then as M/14. [199] | |
KNDS UK Dry Support Bridge | | Military bridge | 0 (+ 2 on order) | [200] [201] 2 ordered in 2025, delivery for 2028. Specifications
| |
Bailey Bridge | | Bailey bridge | Unknown | [202] [203] [204] a |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured backhoe loader | 6 | [205] | ||
| Illustration | Wheel-loader | Unknown | [208] | ||
| | Articulated hauler | Unknown | [209] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mobile crane | Unknown | [210] | ||
| | Rough terrain container handler | 3 | [211] Acquired in 2008 |
All army helicopters have been transferred to Helicopter Wing Karup, a joint helicopter command under the Royal Danish Air Force.
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | — | Used by the Efterretningsregimentets UAS units [212] | ||
| | Fixed-wing VTOL CapableUAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | — | Replacement for the aging RQ-20 [213] | ||
eBee VISION AgEagle Aerial Systems | — | Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 3 | [214] | |
Unidentified FPV Drone | ? | FPV Drone | Loitering munition | -- | [215] | |
| | Micro Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | — | Unknown quantity [216] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nat-brille M/XX (L3 Harris GPNVG-18) | | WFoV Night Vision Device | — | Interest shown by FMI in 2019, progress and intended users unknown [217] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Armaments | Calibre | Protection | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Infantry fighting vehicle | 159 | 35×228mm NATO | Armour:
Passive Protection:
Active Protection: | 2026-2029 | Orders Equipped with the MKIV D-series turret Can carry 7 dismounts | |||
| | Amphibious APC | 130 |
| 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG) | Armour: | 2025- [222] | Ordered in April 2025. [223] Some or all of them will be assigned to the newly established infantry battalion of the Bornholm Regiment [224] 2 vehicles already delivered for training purposes. [225] | ||
| | Unarmoured 4×4 | 400 (+600 in option) | — | — | — | Ordered in June 2025. [226] Variants:
| |||
| | Tactical trucks | ~100 (+ ~900 in option) | — | — | — | 2028 | Ordered in November 2025 for up to 1.000 trucks in a framework agreement. [227] | ||
| | Amphibious bridging vehicle | Unknown | — | — | — | 2028 | Ordered in September 2025. [228] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Armaments | Calibre | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | VSHORAD | 16 | Oerlikon KCE with AHEAD rounds | 30×173 mm | Initial prototype delivery in 2026 Full delivery 2026-2027. | Selected in 2023. To be mounted on a Piranha V chassis. Terma BMD-Flex to be integrated by Terma [230] | ||
| | SHORAD | Multiple hundreds, exact number not specified | 90mm | TBA | Purchased through the Danish military's acceleration fund in conjunction with 9 other EU nations. [231] Whether the missiles are to be used standalone or as part of the Skyranger system is unknown. | |||
| | Short-Medium range SAM | 2 fire units | AIM-120 AMRAAM | 2025 | [232] [233] [234] [235] | |||
| | Short-Medium range SAM | 2 fire units | IRIS-T SLM | 152 mm | 2026-2027 | Part of the European Sky Shield initiative. [234] [235] | ||
| | Short-Medium range SAM | 2 fire units | MICA | 2026-2027 | [236] [235] | |||
| Medium-Long Range SAM/ABM | 2 fire units | Aster | Unknown | Selected in September 2025. [237] To be used for area defence of cities and critical infrastructure. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Armaments | Calibre | Protection | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Main battle tank | 9 | 120×570mm NATO | Armour:
Passive Protection: | Unknown | Recent leaks from within the Danish MoD point to the purchease of an additional 9 MBTs [238] |
Military manual for the M/95 family (M/95, M/96, LSV/04 and M/10) and both models of the M203 that is counted as an attachment Page D35-D44 specifically shows 40mm grenade types used for the Diemaco M203 and the LMT M203 and describes the difference. Page A - 29 shows weapon modifications
Military manual for the M/95 family (M/95, M/96, LSV/04 and M/10) and both models of the M203 that is counted as an attachment Page D35-D44 specifically shows 40mm grenade types used for the Diemaco M203 and the LMT M203 and describes the difference. Page A - 29 shows weapon modifications