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. [8] Ordered in August 2025. 26,000 ordered, half painted brown, and half painted black, all delivered by the end of 2026. [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 rifles [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 the Frømandskorpset [14] and the 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 with:
| ||
| | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Uses:
Informal names: | ||
Tungt Maskingevær M/2001 (M2 Browning machine gun) | | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Mounted on vehicles or on tripods. [25] Issued with:
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Succeeded to the HK417. [26] | ||
| | Bolt-action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | Succeeds to the older model, the SAKO TRG-42 with Picatinny rails. [27] | ||
| | Bolt-action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | A new model has started circulating featuring a skeletonised stock and M-LOK and KeyMod attachment system. [28] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Primary use 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] Lethal mostly through overpressure, fragments provide a secondary lethal capacity. | |
Håndgranat M/85A3 (Rheinmetall Type 85) | Fragmentation grenade (defensive and offensive configurations) | 50g Nitropenta 3,500 fragments (offensive configuration) [32] | This grenade supplements the M/54 in cases where the M/54's power endanger the structure where it is used. [33] [34] [35] | ||
Minihåndgranat (MISAR MU-50G) | Mini-fragmentation grenade | 50g of Composition B 1,400 steel balls [36] | [37] | ||
Chokgranat 1-Bang M/?? (Centanex CTX-1-C) | | Stun grenade | 1 charge | [37] | |
Chokgranat 6 & 7-Bang M/05 (Centanex CTX-6-OP CTX-7-OP) | | Stun grenade | 6 or 7 charges (depending on model) | [37] | |
Røghåndgranat M/57 | Smoke grenade | Phosphorus | Fast expansion smoke grenade. [38] | ||
Røghåndbombe M/77 | Training smoke grenade | Hexit smoke grenade | Former standard-issue smoke grenade, now used for training purposes (poisonous gas problem). [38] [39] | ||
Røghåndbombe KM M/93 | Smoke grenade | Unknown | Standard Issue smoke grenade. [38] | ||
Røghåndgranat M/03 | Unknown | Smoke grenade | Phosphorus | Fast expansion smoke grenade, succeeding to the M/57. [38] | |
Røghåndgranat M/10 | Unknown | Signal smoke grenade | Hexit | Signal grenade that comes in: [38]
|
| 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. [40] It can be used standalone on a stock or mounted on the rifle. Grenades types:
| ||
| | Revolver grenade launcher | 40×46 mm LV | Used by the military police. [43] Grenades types:
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Disposable rocket launcher | Anti-tank | 66 mm | ECLAW variant (enhanced capability light anti-tank weapon). Usually just referred to as PNÆV. [44] | ||
| | Disposable recoilless gun | Anti-tank | 84 mm | Used in limited quantities, as most have been donated to Ukraine. [45] It remains the dominant anti-tank training weapon for the HRU (Army Reaction Force Training) and the MBU (mobiliseringsværnepligt). | ||
| | Reusable recoilless rifle | Multirole [46] | 84 mm | It succeeded to the DYKN M/85 in 2022, [47] and additional ones were ordered in November 2025. [48] [49] Has the informal name of Dødens Pusterør(Death Blowgun). [52] | ||
| | Man-portable missile | 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). [53] [54] [55] 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) [56] [ better source needed ] | |
| | Mortar | 120mm | 20+ [57] | [58] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alarmmine M/87 | | Unknown | Alarm mine | Phosphorus charge | Tripwire warning Device. [38] |
Personnelmine M/80 (Claymore) | | Anti-personnel mine | 680g of C4 700 steel balls | Following the ratification of the Ottawa Treaty, it was modified to only be activated under command. Prior to that, it was possible to use it as a booby-trap / victim-activated system. [59] | |
FFV-013 (Fordonsmina 013) | | Anti-personnel mine | 1,200 steel balls | Following the ratification of the Ottawa Treaty, it was modified to only be activated under command. Prior to that, it was possible to use it as a booby-trap / victim-activated system. [60] [61] [62] | |
Pansermine M/56 | Anti-tank mine | 7,2 kg of TNT | Part of the stockpile was donated to Ukraine. [63] It is suspected to be based on the French M51/52 landmine (copy). [64] | ||
Pansermine M/88 (M15) | | Anti-tank mine | 10.3 kg of Composition B | [65] |
| Model | Image | Reticle | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Termisk Kikkert M/23 ( Pixels on Target VooDoo-S) | | Thermal sight (with weapon flip-mount) | New sight issued to the combat troops to replace the Insight MTM sight. [66] It is capable of being:
| ||
Termisk Kikkert M/09 (L3 Insight MTM monocular) | | | Thermal sight | Used for detection of the enemy's heat signature. It can be used in hand-held configuration. A certain quantity was donated to Ukraine. [67] | |
| | | Variable prism sight | 1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 5.56 calibre up to 500 meters. It is used with the M10 rifles. [68] | ||
| | | Variable prism sight | 1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 7.62 calibre up to 800 meters. It is used with the LMG M/60. [68] | ||
| | Variable prism sight | 1.5-6× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 12.7 calibre up to 1200 meters. It is used on the TMG M/2001. | |||
| | | Prism sight | 3.4× magnification for the 5.56 calibre. [69] [11] It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt). It was replaced by the Elcan Spectre sights for the active service soldiers. | ||
| | | Prism sight | 3.4× magnification for the 7.62 calibre. It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt). It was replaced by the Elcan Spectre sights for the active service soldiers. | ||
| | | Night sight | NVG optic used with the LMG M/60 and the M/62. [70] It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt). It was replaced by the Termisk Kikkert M/23 for the active service soldiers. | ||
Aimpoint T1 Micro | | | Red dot sight | Uses: [71]
| |
| (Aimpoint CompM2) | | Red dot sight | 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. [72] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Polymer magazine | Remains in service in some HBU units [11] This magazine has a tendency to cause feeding issues. | ||
| | STANAG magazine | It 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. [69] | ||
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light | | Weapon mounted 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] [72] | |
TangoDown BGV-MK46 | Vertical foregrip | Used with the LMG M/60. | ||
Mission First Tactical REACT | Vertical foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [72] | ||
Magpul AFG2 | | Angled foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package. [11] [72] | |
Brügger og Thomet B&T USA Angled Foregrip | Angled foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [72] | ||
Magpul XTM HAND STOP KIT | Handstop | Part of the now replaced weapon package. [11] [72] | ||
Ergo grips Surestop Tactical Handstop | Handstop | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [72] | ||
Magpul CTR | | Stock | Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles. | |
Mission First Tactical BATTLELINK Minimalist | | Stock | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [72] | |
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. [72] | |
Magpul Ladder Rail Panel | | Rail protector | Soft plastic rail protector. | |
Magpul XTM Rail Panel | | Rail protector | Hard plastic rail protector. | |
Ergo Grips LOW-PRO LADDER RAIL COVER | Rail protector | Soft plastic rail protector. Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [72] | ||
Ergo Grips FULL LONG TEXTURED RAIL COVERS | Rail protector | Hard plastic rail protector. Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. [72] | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers combat applications sling | Rifle sling | Used with rifles. [11] | ||
Magpul MS3 Multi Mission Sling | Rifle sling | Initially planned to replace most of the rifle slings during the Magpul contract but it was never issued in mass quantities. [11] | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded Sling | Rifle sling | Newest sling introduced into service. | ||
Blue Force Gear Vickers M240 Sling | Machinegun sling | Used with rifles, and LMGs (with padding). |
| Model | Image | Camouflage | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | NORDEFCO (Original programme planners) Manufacture nations:
| New standard uniform system jointly developed by NORDEFCO members. [73] It is produced by a consortium led by Oskar Pedersen AS and also includes:
The programme was initiated by Denmark and Norway in 2014, with the aim to replace their uniforms. [74] Sweden joined the programme in 2016, [75] and Finland joined at an unclear date. Note: a blue variant of the uniform will be introduced in the Royal Danish Navy as per the confirmation in 2024. [76] | |
Uniformssystem M/11 | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | This standard uniform system is being phased out. Top layer in 3 different variants: [77]
Sub-layers: [77]
| |
CBRN-dragt M/13 | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Unknown | CBRN suit, informally known as Bamsedragten, meaning teddybear suit, due to how thick and hot it is. [78] [79] Its successor will be adapted to the new uniform, the NCU system 2023–2025. [80] ) |
Garnisonsuniform M/69 | | N/A | Special occasion uniform used primarily by officers. [77] | |
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. | |
| Hestra Gloves | N/A | N/A | Combat gloves ordered in December 2024. [81] |
| Model | Image | Colour | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Light modified HAIX BLACK EAGLE NATURE) | Brown | Garrison use. [82] Being replaced in 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Heavy modified Haix Nepal Pro) | | Brown | Combat use. [82] Being replaced. | |
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, AKU (AKU Pilgrim GTX Combat) | Brown | Garrison use. [82] Being replaced as of 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, AKU (AKU Griffon Combat) | Brown | Combat use. [82] Being replaced as of 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Meindl (Meindl Dovre Extreme) | Brown | Garrison use. [82] Being replaced as of 2024. | ||
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Meindl (?) | Brown | Combat use. [82] Being replaced as of 2024. | ||
Støvle Sikkerhed M/14 (?) | Brown | Unknown | Safety Boot. [83] | |
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, [84] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the THOR [85] | |
Rygsæk M/17 70L (KarrimorSF Odin75) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Backpack | N/A | Standard issue 3 day backpack, [84] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the ODIN [85] | |
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 [84] 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. [86] | Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set [87] that was introduced due to soldiers being uncomfortable in the issued equipment and spending fortunes on their own [88] Standard PPE system of the Danish Armed Forces and Home Guard Response units. [89] | |
Beskyttelsesvest Let M/12 (TYR Tactical MV RLVC) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Plate carrier | Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor. [86] | 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. [90] | |
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/? (TYR Tactical Female PICO-MV.) | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Plate carrier | Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor. [86] | New female carrier that that improves comfort for female soldiers by moving the plates to be external instead of internal [91] | ||
BROKOS bælte M/12 (TYR Tactical Load Carriage Gunfighter Belt) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | Battlebelt | Built in soft armor exact level unknown [92] | Issued alongside a Beskyttelsesvest Svær [93] |
| Model | Image | Camouflage | Origin | Type | Protection level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Telehjelm Skal M/?? (Gentex Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet System) | | | Communication helmet | Fragmentation protection [94] | 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 [95] Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units. [96] | |
Hjelm M/10 (Gentex USGI ACH) | | | Ballistic helmet | NIJ IIIA [97] | Was quickly bought in for the War in Afghanistan where soldiers had issues with the M/96. [98] 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 [99] | Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set [87] Was supposed to become the standard-issue helmet [100] 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. [101] 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 [101] | |
Hjelm M/? (Revision Batlskin Viper P2) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-cut ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA [102] | High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team and JTAC. [103] Being phased out as they wear out by Galvion Caiman. | |
Hjelm M/? (Galvion Batlskin Caiman) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-cut ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA [104] Addon armor possible [105] | High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team, JTAC and SOKOM after Revision Military became Galvion [101] | |
Hjelm M/? (OPS-CORE FAST) | | M/11 MTS (Multiterrænsløring) | High-cut ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA [106] 7.62×39mm protection possible with SLAAP [107] | High-Cut Helmet issued to SOKOM [108] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beskyttelses Brille, Vapor M/19 (WileyX VAPOR 2.5) | Glasses | Current standard eye pro [109] | ||
Beskyttelses Brille, Saber M/19 (WileyX Saber Advanced) | Glasses | Originally introduced as an option for people with different nose structure [110] Later introduced as one of the two standard issue [109] | ||
Motorbrille M/19 (WileyX Rogue Comm) | Goggle | Driving goggles that sit tight to protect against stone throws on roadways [109] | ||
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. [110] 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 [110] | ||
CBRN-maske M/18 (General Service Respirator) | | CBRN mask | Standard Issue CBRN Mask [79] |
| 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) [111] [ better source needed ] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sepura STP9000 Tetra | | VHF/UHF radio | Garrison guard units and HBU Conscripts [112] [113] | |
RDO152 (Harris AN/PRC-152) | | VHF/UHF radio | Standard VHF/UHF Radio [114] [115] | |
RDO SPR (Harris RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio) | | UHF radio | Standard UHF Radio [112] [116] [113] | |
Harris RF-5800H | | HF radio | Standard HF Radio [115] | |
Harris AN/PRC-117C | | HF radio | [115] | |
Harris AN/PRC-117G | | Satellite radio | Satellite radio for JTAC [115] | |
Harris RF-7880NR | High-capacity data radio | UHF Data Radio [115] [117] |
| 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 [118] [116] | |
Headset MSA (Sordin MSA) | Active headset | Being replaced by Peltor XPI [119] | ||
Headset Comtac (3M Comtac Peltor XPI) | | Active headset | Primarily only arrived thus far at SOKOM and combat units. [120] 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. [96] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DAGR (AN/PSN-13 DAGR) | | GPS receiver | GPS [121] | |
Systematic A/S SitaWare | | Battle management system | Large scale C4ISR system. [122] [115] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nat-brille M/97 (AN/PVS-7) | | Biocular, monocular, night vision device (3rd gen) | Used by HBU conscripts. [123] Informally referred to a "Pik i panden" (Dick in forehead). [124] | |
Nat-brille M/03 (AN/PVS-14) | | Monocular, night vision device (3rd gen) | The former standard-issue monocular that has been replaced by the M/18 Nat-brille. Originally purchased from ITT Industries in 03. | |
Nat-brille M/18 (Theon Argus FS) | | Monocular, night vision device (3rd+ gen) | Standard issue, progressively replacing M/03. [125] Purchases: [126] [127]
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Signalpistol M/58 | | Flare gun | Used 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 | Used 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. [128] [129] | |
JIM-LR Compact (Safran Electronics & Defense) | | Multifunctional optronic device | Compact version of the JIM LR for sniper teams. [130] | |
| | Laser range finder | Infantry range finder. [131] | ||
LAM M/?? (Wilcox Industries RAPTAR S) | | Rifle mounted laser range finder | [130] | |
Spotting Scope M/20 (Hensoldt Spotter 60) | Spotter scope | For sniper teams [132] | ||
M/51 Kikkert (Hensoldt /Zeiss Fernglas FERO D16) | Binoculars | General use binocular [133] | ||
Swarovski 8×30 binoculars small | (illustration) | Binoculars | 5,000 ordered in 2025 for use at squad and platoon level. [134] | |
Swarovski 7×42 binoculars medium | 4,000 ordered in 2025 for use as standard binoculars for the Home Guard and other units. [134] | |||
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. [134] |
| 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. [135] [63] 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. [136] Line made of PBX, length of 25 meters. | ||
tEODor Explosive Ordnance Robot | | Demining robot | Known in the public by the Rullemarie(Rolling Marie). [137] It can be equipped with a knife, a water jet, a shotgun or X-RAY [138] |
| 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 [140] SAAB Barracuda added in 2022 | |||
| | Infantry fighting vehicle | 44 | Armaments: [141] | 35×228mm NATO | Armour:
Passive Protection:
| Denmarks IFV with a 35mm mounted by Hydrema. [142] Can carry 7 armored infantrymen in the back. Originally planned to be updated to the CV9035 MLU 2025-2029. [73] [144] The MLU upgrade being an update to the MKIV standard with D-series turret. [145] 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. [146] [147] | ||
| | Armoured fighting vehicle | ~90 | M2 Browning machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Armour:
| The Danish military secondary APC still sees use according to the defence. [148] 19 Piranha IIIH donated to Moldova. [149] | ||
| | Armoured personnel carrier | 309 | Current Armament: Planned Armament: | Type dependent:
Future: | Armour:
Passive Protection: | Versions: [148]
Planned: | ||
| | Infantry mobility vehicle | 93 | Current armament: Planned armament: | Type dependent:
| Armour: [152]
Passive Protection: | The primary Infantry mobility vehicle used by the Danish army. [153] Used for:
Planned: | ||
| | Infantry mobility vehicle | 85 | M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Lemur | 12.7×99mm NATO | Armour: [154]
| Used mainly for training purposes as it has mostly been replaced by the V model. [153] Used for:
| ||
| | Light armored car | 15 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Used by the Jægerkorpset. [155] | ||
| Armoured personnel carrier | Unknown | N/A | N/A | Armour: | Replaced by the Piranha V. [156] Still used for fire fighting at Shooting ranges. Its snow clearing duty has also been replaced by the Piranha V. [157] | |||
| | Lightly armoured vehicle | 6 | N/A | N/A | Armour: [158]
| For VIP protection teams at the Jægerkorps. [159] |
| 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 made by the Austrian ESLAIT, a subsidiary of Israeli Elbit Systems, mounted on the Piranha V. [160] [161] [162] | ||
| | 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. [163] | ||
| | Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm L/52 | 19 | Replacement for the 19 CAESAR 8×8 donated to Ukraine. [164] Test model is installed on Tatra T815 8×8 although DALO has not yet selected the platform. [164] [165] Fully operational 2025. [165] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RMMV series of trucks | | Truck | Unknown | The RMMV and MAN truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different models, including 8×8, 6×6 and 4×4 variants. They can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going. [166] They are 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 models, including 8×8, 6×6 and 4×4 variants. They can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going. [167] They are used in for multiple roles. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military utility vehicles | |||||
| | Mobility vehicle | Unknown | Multiple Variants: [168]
Partially phased out from operational use by the Eagle family but still around as a utility vehicle at bases. Further replacement ongoing following the 2025 order of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. [22] [170] | ||
| Light utility vehicle | 100 | [171] 128 ordered in 2013, 100 for the Army, 28 for the Navy. [172] [173] | |||
| Civilian vehicles | |||||
| | Light utility vehicle | Unknown | [168] | ||
| Light utility vehicle | Unknown | [168] | |||
| | Minibus | Unknown | General non-tactical transport. [169] | ||
| | Minibus (7 passengers) | Unknown | 600 purchased in 2017. [174] | ||
| | Minibus (5 passengers + cargo) | Unknown | 75 purchased in 2017. [174] | ||
| Minibus | 50 | 50 purchased in 2017, based on the 4×4 chassis. [174] Purchased in multiple specialised variants. | |||
| Service car for officers | Unknown | In the colors, military green, black, white | |||
| | Service car for officers | Unknown | [168] | ||
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | ATV | Unknown | Used by the SOKOM / JGK. [175] [176] | ||
| | ATV | 47 | Order in 2024: [177]
| ||
| | ATV | 5 | 5 ordered in 2024. [177] | ||
Chapman Machinery Ltd trailer | ATV trailer | 23 | [177] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Motorcycles | [168] | ||
| | Dirt bike | Used by SOKOM. [178] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured mine clearance vehicle | 2 | [179] [180] 2 transformed from the Pansret bjærgningsvogn (FFG Wisent 1 ARV). [181] 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. [182] Canada is lending several Wisent 2 for the training of the Danish crews until the delivery of the first model. [183] | ||
SPARK II minerulle, MIRR ( M113G4 DK EXT MR) | | Mine clearing vehicle | Unknown | [179] | |
| | Mine clearing vehicle | Unknown | [179] Some were supplied to Ukraine. [184] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown | 5 ordered in December 2006, delivered by February 2008. [185] [186] 2 were transformed in mine clearing vehicles. [187] [180] Some were supplied to Ukraine. [184] | ||
| | Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown (+ 11 on order) | Order of 11 Wisent 2 recovery vehicles in July 2024, with the delivery planned to start in 2025. [182] Canada is lending several Wisent 2 for the training of the Danish crews until the delivery of the first model. [183] | ||
Pansret Lastvogn Bjærgningsvogn BJVG (MAN 32.444, 8×8, SX45) | | Heavy tactical armoured recovery vehicle | 14 | [166] [188] [189] [190] Made by Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc, equipped with:
| |
UNIC URW-1006+ | | Mini-crawler telescopic crane | 12 | [191] [192] [193] Delivered in 2020. Used for repair and maintenance. | |
FRSN M/18 Forward repair system NATO (Glaucus) | Repair station container with crane | 6 | [194] [195] 15 purchased, 9 transferred to Ukraine. [196] | ||
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. [195] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pansret Brolægningsvogn (Leopard 1 - Biber) | | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | Unknown | [197] 8 purchased from the Netherlands, 2 from Germany in 1994. Additional spare bridges can are transported by semi-trucks. [198] It is being replaced by the Leguan based on the Leopard 2, and some were supplied to Ukraine. [184] | |
Pansret Brolægningsvogn (Leopard 2 - Leguan) | | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 2 (+ 5 on order) | [197] 7 ordered on new chassis in December 2019. [199] First delivered in February 2025. [200]
| |
Feltbro M/71 / M/14 (Medium Girder Bridge) | | Military bridge | Unknown | [202] [203] [204] Part of the bridge modernised, known then as M/14. [205] | |
KNDS UK Dry Support Bridge | | Military bridge | 0 (+ 2 on order) | [206] [207] 2 ordered in 2025, delivery for 2028. Specifications
| |
Bailey Bridge | | Bailey bridge | Unknown | [208] [209] [210] a |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Armoured backhoe loader | 6 | [211] | ||
| Illustration | Wheel-loader | Unknown | [214] | ||
| | Articulated hauler | Unknown | [215] | ||
Hydrema 906G | (in SK/80 green) | Articulated backhoe loader | Unknown | [216] Delivered from December 2025 to 2026, acquired for the Army and the Arctic Command. | |
Hydrema 922G | (in SK/80 green) | Articulated dump truck, 20 tons | Unknown | [216] Delivered from December 2025 to 2026, acquired for the Army and the Arctic Command. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mobile crane | Unknown | [217] | ||
| | Rough terrain container handler | 3 | [218] 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 | ISR | — | Used by the Efterretningsregimentets UAS units. [219] | ||
| | Fixed-wing VTOL CapableUAV | ISR | — | Replacement for the aging RQ-20. [220] | ||
eBee VISION AgEagle Aerial Systems | Fixed-wing UAV | ISR | 3 | [221] | ||
UPTEKO Tactical FPV Drone | Quadcopter | Loitering munition | -- | Information regarding UPTEKO drones is quite unclear all that is known is that 4 models for 4 roles have been procured and they come from UPTEKOs tactical line [222] [12] | ||
UPTEKO Tactical Delivery Drone | Quadcopter | Delivery drone | -- | Information regarding UPTEKO drones is quite unclear all that is known is that 4 models for 4 roles have been procured and they come from UPTEKOs tactical line [222] [12] | ||
UPTEKO Tactical Survailance Drone | Quadcopter | Survailance drone | -- | Information regarding UPTEKO drones is quite unclear all that is known is that 4 models for 4 roles have been procured and they come from UPTEKOs tactical line [222] [12] | ||
UPTEKO Tactical Mine Clearing Drone | ? | Mine clearing drone | -- | Information regarding UPTEKO drones is quite unclear all that is known is that 4 models for 4 roles have been procured and they come from UPTEKOs tactical line [222] [12] Wether this drone is a ground based mine clearing dron or arial mine detection drone is unspecified | ||
| | Micro | ISR | — | Unknown quantity. [223] |
| 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. [224] |
| 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. Using the SAAB Barracuda camouflage. [230] Trials in March 2025. [231] This CV90 can carry 7 dismounts. | |||
| | Amphibious APC | 130 |
| 12.7×99mm NATO | Armour: | 2025 - [232] | Ordered in April 2025. [233] Some or all of them will be assigned to the newly established infantry battalion of the Bornholm Regiment. [234] 2 vehicles already delivered for training purposes. [235] | ||
| Minelayer | 8 | N/A | N/A | Uknown | 2026 | Vehicle platform is yet to be determined [10] | |||
| | Unarmoured 4×4 | 400 (+600 in option) | N/A | N/A | — | 2026 - 2030 | Ordered in June 2025. [22] [170] Variants:
| ||
| | Light reconnaissance vehicle, 4×4 | Unknown | — | — | — | — | Ordered in December 2025 (2-digit quantity for phase 1). [236] [237] | ||
| | Tactical trucks | ~100 (+ ~900 in option) | N/A | N/A | — | 2026 - 2028 | Ordered in November 2025 for up to 1,000 trucks in a framework agreement. [238] [239] | ||
KNDS Leguan Tatra Phoenix 10x10 | (Illustration) | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 3 (+ 3 in option) | N/A | N/A | — | — | Ordered in December 2025 (€33 million). [240] | |
| | Amphibious bridging vehicle | Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2028 | Ordered in September 2025. [241] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Armaments | Calibre | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weibel XENTA-M5 | | Short range air-surveillance radar | — | — | — | 2027-2028 | Order in December 2025. [242] Radar ordered for the V/SHORAD brigades. To be equipped on containers. | |
| | V/SHORAD | 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 the Piranha V chassis. The Terma BMD-Flex system is to be integrated by Terma. [244] | ||
| | SHORAD | Multiple hundreds, exact number not specified | — | 90mm | TBA | Purchased through the Danish military's acceleration fund in conjunction with 9 other EU nations. [245] Whether the missiles are to be used standalone or solely as part of the Skyranger 30 system is unknown. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Phase in year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MULTITELT T54V is 6×9 meters T36V is 6×6 meters T18V is 6×3 meters | Military tents | — | 2027-2028 | Acquired for both the Army and the Emergency Management Agency. [23] Primarily used by the Engineer Regiment in connection with camp construction, including for offices, accommodation and sanitary services. Succeeds to the: [23]
|
| 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 [246] |
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
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