List of equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army

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This is a list of the equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army.

Contents

Personal equipment

Camouflage patterns

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
M19

Netherlands Fractal Pattern Green (NFP-Green)

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Flecktarn Netherlands Fractal Pattern.jpg [1]
M19

NFP-Multitone

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Flecktarn NFP-Multi.jpg [1]
M19

NFP-Tan

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Flecktarn NFP-Tan.jpg [1]

Uniforms

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
Interim combat clothingFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Clothing Nieuw-pak.jpg [2]

DOKS future combat clothing programme delayed (layered type clothing).

Protective equipment

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
Batlskin Viper P6NFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Combat helmet 48,800 Dutch Helmet.jpg Supplied by Galvion. [3]

The helmet is covered by the appropriate M19 camouflage for the conditions (NFP-Green - Netherlands Fractal Pattern Green on the picture). UN blue variants exist, white camouflage for snow and other Dutch camouflage for other conditions. [4]

ProtectievestFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Bulletproof vest 7,000 VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Radio pouches.jpg [4] [5] [6]

Can be used with Draagvest A, and can be worn concealed under clothing. Soft and hard ballistic plates can be used. The hard plates are torso plates and side plates. Additional protection can be attached to the vest for the neck, shoulders, throat and groin.

Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project.

NFP-Multitone camouflage. [4]

Draagvest BFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Bulletproof carrying vest 7,000 Draagvest B - Dutch Army carrying vest with quick detach (cropped).png

Draagvest B - Dutch Army carrying vest with quick detach (cropped 2).png

[4] [5] [6]

All-in-one system, with a quick release system. It has MOLLE loop system to mount pouches.

The vest fits ballistic plates: custom-made soft , uni-size hard torso and side plates. Additional protection can be attached to the vest for neck, shoulders, throat and groin.

Soft ballistische platenFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Soft ballistic plates [4]

Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B

Hard ballistische platenFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Hard ballistic plates [4]

Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B

Respirator

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
FM50Flag of Germany.svg  Germany CBRN Mask [4]

Load-carrying equipment

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
Draagvest AFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Carrying vest7,000 VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Radio pouches.jpg [4] [5] [6]

MOLLE loop system to mount pouches.

Almost always used with the bulletproof vest Protectievest.

9-liter backpackFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Tactical backpack7,000 VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Tactical backpack and protection vest.jpg Can be zipped onto the protection vest. [5] [6]

Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project.

Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.

37-liter backpackFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Tactical backpack7,000 VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Tactical backpack.jpg [4] [5] [6]

Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project.

Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.

55-liter backpackFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Heavy backpack Nieuwe uitrusting van Heutsz 03 (cropped).jpg

Without the side pouch = 55 liters

[4]

Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.

80-liter backpackFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Heavy backpack Nieuwe uitrusting van Heutsz 03 (cropped).jpg

With the side pouch = 55 liters

[4]

Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.

Set of pouches for equipmentFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Pouches7,000 VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Pouches for equipment.jpg

VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Radio pouches.jpg

[5] [6]

Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project.

NFP-Multitone camouflage.

Weapons

Pistols

NameOriginTypeCartridgeImageDetails
Glock 17 Gen4 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum GLOCK 17 Gen 4 Pistol MOD 45160305.jpg The Glock 17 is the standard service pistol of all army units. The Glock 17 has been in use within the Netherlands Armed Forces since 1994 as the standard issue firearm. The current version in use is the Glock 17 Gen4. [7]

Infantry Rifles

NameOriginTypeCartridgeImageDetails
Colt Canada C7NLD/C8NLD Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Assault rifle (C7NLD)

Carbine (C8NLD)

5.56×45mm NATO Allied Spirit I 150118-A-WG858-010.jpg

Colt C7NLD Swift Response 16 160615-A-BS310-102.jpg Colt C8NLD

Standard service rifle and carbine. Modernized versions of the Diemaco C7 rifle and C8 carbine. Since 2009, both the C7s and C8s were modified to meet the latest requirements. All 25,000 rifles have been equipped with an Aimpoint CompM4 optic, a telescopic stock, a modified fire regulator, a laser-light module and a rail system. A new tan coating has also been applied. The modernized versions are called C7NLD and C8NLD. They also received a Brügger & Thomet grip with extendable bipod for a more stable prone shooting position. [8]
HK416A5 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO HK416N.png Standard service carbine of the Korps Commandotroepen, the Pathfinder Platoon of 11 Air Assault Brigade and engineer divers. [9]
SIG MCX Flag of the United States.svg  United States Carbine (Virtus) .300 AAC Blackout SIG-MCX-Rifle.jpeg In use with the Korps Commandotroepen since 2022, in the Virtus en Rattler variants. Using subsonic .300 BLK munition, the unit regains its subsonic capability which was lost with the retirement of the FN P90 from Dutch service.
Personal defense weapon (Rattler)

Machine guns

NameOriginTypeCartridgeImageDetails
FN Minimi Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg Standard light machine gun. [10]
FN MAG Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO FN MAG white background.jpg Standard general-purpose machine gun. [11]
M2HB-QCB Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO PEO M2E2-QCB HMG.jpg Standard heavy machine gun. [12]

Long range rifles

NameOriginTypeCartridgeImageDetails
Heckler & Koch HK417 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Heckler&Koch HK MR308 linke Seite.jpg Designated marksman rifle in use with the Korps Commandotroepen and infantry sniper groups. [9]
Accuracy International AWM Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Bolt action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO

8.6×70mm

AWM-338-white.jpg In the process of being replaced by Accuracy AX rifles [13]
Accuracy International AX Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Bolt action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO

8.6×70mm

Accuracy International AXMC.jpg Gradually replacing the Accuracy AWM rifles. The .308 Winchester caliber is exclusively used by snipers of the Korps Commandotroepen. [13]
Barrett M107A1 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Dutch Barrett M82A1.jpg Anti-materiel rifle in use with sniper groups throughout the army. Fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PMII LP scope. [14]

Shotguns

NameOriginTypeCartridgeImageDetails
Mossberg M590A1 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Pump action shotgun 12 gauge PEO Mossberg 590A1.jpg Used for jungle warfare and door breaching. [15]

Grenades

NameOriginTypeCartridgeImageDetails
RUAG HG85

"Nr. 300/Nr. 330"

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Hand grenade Fuse Grenade IMG 3098.jpg Nr. 300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85 grenade.

Grenade launchers

NameOriginTypeCartridgeImageDetails
Heckler & Koch AGW Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Automatic grenade launcher 40×53mm HV HK GMW.jpg Automatic grenade launcher in use throughout the army. Both man-portable and vehicle-fitted versions in use. [16]
Heckler & Koch UGL Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Allied Spirit I 150120-A-WG858-017.jpg Mounted under C7 rifles and C8 carbines. [8]
M320 Grenade Launcher Module Flag of the United States.svg  United States

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV PEO M320 Grenade Launcher.jpg In use with special forces of the Korps Commandotroepen. [17]

Anti-tank weapons

NameOriginTypeCartridgeImageDetails
M72A3 LAW Flag of Norway.svg  Norway

Flag of the United States.svg  United States

Anti-tank rocket launcher 66 mm M72 ASM RC Kokonaisturvallisuusmesssut 2015.jpg Exclusively used by the Korps Commandotroepen due to its low weight and compact handling of the weapon, used to great effect against improvised armored vehicles and fighting positions during the Dutch presence in Afghanistan. [18]
Panzerfaust 3 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Rocket propelled grenade 110 mm warhead Panzerfaust3.jpg Equipped with Dynarange system, allows targets to be engaged during all weather conditions, speed and day/night conditions at a maximum range of 900 meters. Can also be used to target hovering helicopters. [19] New procurement in 2020. [20]
Spike MR Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm Gill idf2.jpg Previously known as "GILL" in the Dutch Army. [21]

Selected in June 2001, ordered in August 2001: 297 launchers, 2,400 missiles to Euromissile GmbH and Thales Nederlands for USD $150 million. [22] First delivery in 2004. [23]

Range: 200 to 2,000 m (220 to 2,190 yd)

Spike LR Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm SPIKE ATGM.jpg Used by reconnaissance forces (transported by the Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig and the Fennek reconnaissance vehicle), using the same CLU launch unit as for the Spike MR. [24]

84 missiles received in 2017 [25] and 2018. [26]

Range: 200 to 4,000 m (220 to 4,370 yd)

Spike LR2 Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm Spike-LR launcher.jpg Approved by the parliament in September 2024, to be ordered in October 2024 and enter service in 2026. [27]

They will replace the Spike MR, [28] and also equip the modernised CV90. A new launch unit iCLU will also be ordered. [29]

Range: 200 to 5,500 m (220 to 6,010 yd), and NLOS capabilities.

Combat Vehicles

Main battle tanks

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
Leopard 2A6MA2 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Main battle tank 18 Leopard 2A6 Klietz 2018.jpg The tanks are part of the 4th company of the German-Dutch 414 Tank Battalion, which is part of the Dutch 43rd Mechanised Brigade and are leased from Germany. The 18 tanks have been modernised and are equipped with Dutch communications and information systems. These modifications enable digital communications with Dutch units. [30]

Infantry fighting vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
CV9035NL MLU Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Infantry fighting vehicle 128 [31] CV9035NL MLU 01.jpg [32] [33]

184 CV9035 MkIII IFV ordered in December 2004, and 8 instruction vehicles, entering service from 2008. [34] [35]

44 sold to Estonia in 2004. [36] MLU upgrade signed in 2021 for 122 combat vehicles to be brought to the standard CV9035 Mk.IIIC, to be delivered by 2027, and an option for 19 further to be modernised. [37] Additionally, 6 instruction vehicles to be updated. [38] All vehicles are assembled at Van Halteren Technologies in the Netherlands. The main modernisation includes: [37]

Among the none-modernised vehicles, 15 chassis are to be used for the Mjölner mortar carrier. [39]

Wheeled armoured fighting vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
Boxer Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Multi role armoured vehicle236 [32] Boxer Ambulance 17 Painfbat La Courtine 2015.jpg [40] [31]

Produced by ARTEC (JV between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall Netherlands). Operational since 2014, inititally 200 vehicles ordered in five variants: [40]

  • 35 command posts
  • 52 ambulances
  • 92 engineering troops vehicles
  • 12 cargo vehicles
  • 8 driver training vehicles

Order of an additional 41 vehicles announced in the Defence Paper 2022, for reinforcement of the artillery units and 414 Tank Battalion, as well as replacement of five vehicles damaged beyond repair.

Planned future orders:

Bushmaster Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP

Mine-resistant ambush protected

102 [31] Bushmaster EW.jpg [32] [42]

Initially purchased as an emergency protection measure against the IED threat during the ISAF deployment Task Force Uruzgan. Multiple variants adopted and/or developed throughout the years:

  • General service
  • Command posts
  • Driver training vehicle
  • Maintenance diagnosis and recovery
  • Multirole EOV "Knifefish" (electronic warfare) [43]
  • Casualty evacuation [44]
  • Engineering vehicle
  • Explosive ordinance disposal

Mid-life upgrade, of all 102 vehicles, the modernised vehicles to enter service between 2024 and 2027. [45]

Manticore Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP

Mine-resistant ambush protected

200 [46]

(delivered as of October 2024, total > 1,300 on order)

Manticore HT.jpg New vehicle designed for the Netherlands Armed Forces, replacement for the MB 290GD Wolf among others.

First order placed in 2019, current order stands at >1,300 vehicles of which the majority for the Army. [47] The variants selected include: [48]

  • Hard-top (combat variant)
  • Soft-top (combat variant)
  • Pick-up (logistics variant)
  • Casualty Transport (CAST, ambulance variant)
  • MP/AFSV (Military Police/Air Force Security Vehicle)

The order includes 130 RCWS FN deFNder® Light equipped with the FN Minimi or the FN MAG. [49]

Fennek Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Reconnaissance vehicle 345 [31] Fennek Dragon Supremacy 2018.jpg [32]

367 purchased originally. [50] After modernisation, 345 vehicles will remain in service: [50]

  • 146 LVB (light reconnaissance)
  • 47 FST (fire support team)
  • 18 SWP (Stinger weapon platform SHORAD)After modernisation: [50]
  • 44 AD (general service)
  • 46 LRAT (long-range anti-tank with Spike LR2)
  • 4 AD VCP (forward command post)
  • 36 AD mortar (81mm mortar transporter)
  • 10 DTV (driver training vehicle)
  • 2 OLM (not operational, education for maintenance)

The fleet is undergoing a mid-life update which includes the provision of a Driver Night Vision System, modified weapon mounts with smoke launchers, LAZ400 thermal image systems, extendable mast with a new BAAIINL camera and Saab's Barracuda mobile camouflage system.

TPz Fuchs Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Electronic warfare vehicle

CBRN reconnaissance vehicle

16 TPz Fuchs Eloka 102 EOV, Wretham.jpg [32] [51]

Multiple versions in use. 9 EW vehicles, 6 NBC vehicles and 1 driver training vehicle:

  • Electronic warfare (EW):
    • Fuchs "EOV Sensorstation": Sensor station that intercepts radio and other data signals from a large area with a 19-meter high antenna mast.
    • Fuchs "EOV Peilstation": Communications reconnaissance system with enemy transmitter locating system.
    • Fuchs "EOV Stoorstation": Communications jamming station.
  • Fuchs "NBC": CBRN reconnaissance vehicles.
  • Fuchs driver training vehicle

Light tactical vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
Defenture VECTOR Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Special operations vehicle 116 Vector-commando-jeep.jpg Developed for and in cooperation with the special operations forces of the Korps Commandotroepen by Dutch manufacterer DEfenture, currently part of a joint NLD SOCOM pool. [52]

Additional 41 vehicles ordered on 19 December 2022, for use by the Rangers of 11 Air Assault Brigade for SOF support purposes. [53]

Rheinmetall Caracal Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Military light utility vehicle 504 [54] Rheinmetall Caracal protoype.png 504 ordered in 2023 for 11 Air Assault Brigade, with an option for a total of 1,004 vehicles.

First deliveries planned from 2025 onwards, Dutch variant assembled by VDL Special Vehicles in Eindhoven. First joined order with the German Army, total 1508 vehicles for €870 million. [54]

Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of Austria.svg  Austria

Military light utility vehicle 140 MB G280CDI.jpg Vehicles were in use with the Korps Commandotroepen (KCT), additional vehicles formerly in use with the Netherlands Marine Corps were added to the Army fleet in 2019. All vehicles have been transferred to conventional infantry battalions. [55] Currently, the G280 CDIs are used by 13th Light Brigade and 11th Airmobile Brigade.
Polaris MRZR D4 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Side-by-side Ludovika Festival, Polaris MRZR-4, 2024 Jozsefvaros.jpg Unspecified number of vehicles in use with Korps Commandotroepen (KCT) and the 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron of 11th Airmobile Brigade. [56]

Artillery

Rocket artillery

NameOriginTypeCaliberNumberImageDetails
PULS Flag of Israel.svg  Israel

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic (truck)

Multiple rocket launcher 122 mm

160 mm306 mm330 mm370 mm

2 [57]

(delivered as of February 2024, total 20 on order)

PULS MLRS Landmacht 2.jpg 20 ordered in 2023. [58] [59] In February 2024 the first PULS multiple rocket launcher arrived in the Netherlands. [60] Serial production is planned for 2025–26 and these systems will be installed on the Scania XT Gryphus 8×8 trucks from the start. [60]

First system mounted on Tatra 815-7 6×6. [57]

Howitzers

NameOriginTypeCaliberNumberImageDetails
Pantserhouwitser 2000NL Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm

L/52

46 PzH2000 NL.jpg 35 in service, and it will be increased to 46. [61]

57 originally ordered of which 46 will be upgraded in joint project with Germany, 8 were transferred to Ukraine in 2022. [62]

Suited to fire the 155mm GPS-guided Excalibur grenade, 3,500 shells ordered initially, + 1999 ordered in 2021 [63]

25-pounder Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Gun-howitzer 87.6 mm8 - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden (6).jpg Only used for ceremonial gun salutes. [64]

Mortars

NameOriginTypeCaliberNumberImageDetails
Hirtenberger M6 C-640 Mk.1 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Infantry mortar 60 mm155 D190718ge3515.jpg New 60 mm mortars in service with infantry battalions since 2019. [65] [66]
Hirtenberger M8 R-1365 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Mortar 81mm122 Nieuwe 81 mm-mortieren voor landmacht en mariniers.jpg 122 new Hirtenberger M8 mortars entering service from 2023 onwards, replacing the L16A2 mortars. [67]
L16A2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Mortar 81mm63 81mm L16 mortier.jpg Being replaced by 122 new 81 mm mortars. [66]
MO-120-HB Flag of France.svg  France Heavy towed mortar 120mm22 De-eerste-mortiergroep-oefent-op-het-artillerie-schietkamp-in-het-geven-van-vuursteun.jpg 120 mm mortar produced by Hotchkiss-Brandt (HB) to be replaced by new 120 mm mortars with loitering munitions from 2026 onwards for the 11th Airmobile Brigade and the Netherlands Marine Corps. [66]

Air defence

Air defence systems

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
FIM-92 Stinger Flag of the United States.svg  United States MANPADS Nederland Tobruq Legacy 2019 02.jpg Operated across various army units, [68] 200 donated to Ukraine in February 2022 amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine [69]
FIM-92K Stinger Block I Flag of the United States.svg  United States MANPADS FIM-92 (JASDF) noBG.png 940 to be ordered with Germany and Italy in 2024 through NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), export approved by DSCA [70]
Fennek SWP

Stinger Weapon Platform

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Short-range air defence 18 Fennek SWP.jpg Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery [68] 18 Fennek ADs were converted to Stinger Weapon Platforms (SWPs) in 2007. This air defence version of the Fennek is equipped with a fully integrated Stinger Launching System (SLS) with which 4 ready-to-fire Stinger missiles in 2 launchers. The SLS is mounted on a Pedestal Mounted Air Defence System (PMADS) built in Turkey by Aselsan.
NASAMS II Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Medium-range surface-to-air missile 2 batteries (2x3 launchers) NASAMS.jpg Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery [71] With AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radars and initial 100 AIM-120B missiles ordered in 2006 for the NASAMS system.
MIM-104 Patriot Flag of the United States.svg  United States Long-range surface-to-air missile 4 batteries (4×6 launchers) Scania Gryphus Patriot.jpg Operated by 802 Squadron, upgraded to the latest US Army version with Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 MSE missiles. [72]

Surveillance radars

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
Thales SQUIRE Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Battlefield radar 81 Thales Squire.jpg SQUIRE is a man-portable medium-range ground surveillance radar that can detect and classify moving targets on, or close to, the ground at ranges up to 48 km. Contract signed for 62 radars in 2002, 60 radars upgraded from 2018 onwards. [73] 21 additional radars ordered in October 2024. [74]
TRML-3D Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Early warning radar 5 TRML radar DGLC op een MAN 8x8 vrachtwagen.jpg Part of GBADS Phases 1 and 2 [75]
Thales Nederland GM 200 MM/C Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Multi-mission 4D AESA radar 26 Scania Gryphus MMR.jpg 9 radars ordered in 2021, 6 for the Fire Support Command and 3 for the Ground Air Defence Command. [76] [77]

First delivered in February 2024. [78] [79]

7 additional ordered in April 2024. [80] Acquisition of 2 further systems announced in the deviation report of the Defence Projects Overview of September 2024, bringing the total to 18. [81] 8 further systems announced as part of the MRAD and SHORAD recplacement project, bringing the total to 26 radars of which 14 for air-defence and 12 for counter-battery purposes. [82]

Engineering vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
AEV 3 Kodiak Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland

Armoured engineering vehicle 10 Leopard Kodiak 2017.jpg All operational since May 2018. In use with the armoured engineer battalions. [83]
YPR-765 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Armoured personnel carrier 60 [32] Boxer La Courtine.jpg Largely replaced by CV90, Manticore and Boxer vehicles. The YPR PRBR (Pantser Rups Battle Damage Repair) and transport is still in use with the 43rd Mechanised Brigade. [84] Several hundreds of reserve YPRs were donated to Ukraine.
Leopard 2 Bergepanzer 3 "Büffel" Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Armoured recovery vehicle 25 [31] Leopard 2 Buffel.jpg Undergoing modernisation starting in 2019. [85] First updated vehicles were delivered in 2022, process to be completed by 2027.

[31]

DAF YBB-95.480 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Recovery truck 5 Daf-ybb-95-480-takelauto.jpg 5 recovery trucks delivered in 2010, ordered to tow vehicles in a heavier weight class and for deployment in combat zones. To be replaced by 90 new recovery trucks. [86] [87]
DAF YBZ-3300 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Recovery truck DAF YBZ-3300 takelauto.JPG 255 delivered in the early '90s. To be replaced by 90 new recovery trucks. [87]
Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke "Leguan" Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 8 Leopard 2 Leguaan.jpg 8 Leopard 2 armoured vehicle-launched bridge (Leguan), MLC-80. [88]
GDELS IRB

Improved Ribbon Bridge

Flag of the United States.svg  United States Pontoon bridge 3 systems Excalibur Army IRB (3).jpg The system consists of middle and end pontoons and boats to move these bridge sections across the water. The system also includes means to transport bridge sections and boats on land and so-called bridge adapter pallets. Able to create a 225 meter bridge connection. Systems purchased in 2023, first deliveries took place in November 2024. Deliveries to be completed by June 2026. [89] [90]
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge (short span) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Military bridge Obstacle & Mine-peloton 11 LMB 11.jpg 9 meters long bridge, hand assembled. [91]
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Military bridge Medium girder bridge of South Korean Army on March 6, 2008.jpg [92] [93]
MLC-70 wegenmatsysteem Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Military engineering vehicle 10 MLC-70 Wegenmatsysteem.JPG Used to lay roads. [94]
GDELS MAMBA Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Pedestrian military bridge GDELS Mamba bridge Dutch Army.jpg
Liebherr G-LTM 1090-4.2 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland

Armoured mobile crane 4 Liebherr G-LTM 1090-4.2.png [95] [96]
Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland

Mobile crane 8 Grue Liebherr LTM 1055-3.1, Armee de Terre - 14 juillet 2021.jpg Succeeds to Liebherr FKM and Liebherr KTM. [95]
Van Bouwel Spidercrane Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Light mobile crane 7 [95]
Caterpillar D6T Flag of the United States.svg  United States Bulldozer 8 Caterpillar D6T genie.jpg [97]
Volvo EC220D Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Crawler excavator 7 D180218vk1352.jpg [98] [97]
JCB 4CX-M Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom

Flag of the United States.svg  United States

Backhoe loader 13 JCB 4CX-M photo-4.JPG 11th Airmobile Brigade [97]
Cat 930M Flag of the United States.svg  United States Wheel loader 43 Cat 930M Defensie wiellaadschop.jpg [99]
Tobroco-Giant G2200 X-TRA HD+Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Wheel loader 8

(+18 option)

Small ones for the logistics centers, military training area all-around duties, etc. [99] [100]
Tobroco-Giant G2700 X-TRA HD+
Tobroco-Giant G3500 X-TRA
Way Industry Božena-4 and Božena-5Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia Demining robot skid steer Obstacle & Mine-peloton 11 LMB 20 (cropped).jpg [91] [101]
tEODorFlag of Germany.svg  Germany Large explosive ordinance disposal robot De-teodor-is-radiografisch-op-afstand-te-bedienen.jpg Made by Telerob [102]
TelemaxFlag of Germany.svg  Germany Medium explosive ordinance disposal robot Explosievenrobot-telemax - kopie.jpg Made by Telerob [103]
Dragon Runner Flag of the United States.svg  United States Small explosive ordinance disposal robot Dragon Runner Bomb Disposal Robot MOD 45159060.jpg [104]
MAN SX 2000 - Brunnenbohrgerät U3VFlag of Germany.svg  Germany Well drill Oefening Bargerveen 01.jpg [105] [106]
IFFS BV - Iveco Eurocargo 4×4Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Fire engine Spraying vehicle [107] [108]

Logistics vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
DAF XF semi-trailer truck Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Truck 104 Exercise Noble Jump 23 Unloading Equipment in Cagliari - Daf Tropco 650 KN Dutch Army (cropped).webp 112 semi-trailer trucks (165 kN DAF XF-trucks and 450 kN/600 kN Broshuis-trailers) operational since 2005. [109]
DAF YA 4440/4442Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Truck 1,200 Daf truck - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden.jpg Various versions, to be partially replaced by additional Scania XT "Gryphus" from 2019 onwards. [110] Over 1000 vehicles transferred to Ukraine.
Iveco Stralis Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Truck Iveco Bevoorradings en Transport.jpg

Iveco Stralis 450 E5 DVVO.jpg

Used in several variants,
  • Semi truck 4×2 and 6×2 [111]
  • Iveco Stralis 450 (transport truck with trailers 6×4)
Scania PLS trucks Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Truck 555 Royal Dutch Army SCANIA truck with Petrol bowser container, pic1.JPG Various versions in service since 2005. [112]
Scania XT "Gryphus"

4×4 Low Operational 50 kN (5 tons) [113]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Truck 3,065 Scania trucks Ministerie van Defensie (53062551567).jpg Replacing the majority of the DAF YA-4400/4442, YA-2300 and YT-2300 trucks, gradually entering service since 2019. Various versions. [114] [115]
Scania XT "Gryphus"

6×6 Low Operational 100 kN (10 tons) [113]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Truck Militaire Scania XT onder de loep-5.jpg
Scania XT "Gryphus"

8×8 High Operational 100 kN (10 tons) [113]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Truck Scania Gryphus 8x8 HO 3.jpg
Scania XT "Gryphus"

6×6 Low Operational 150 kN (15 tons) [113]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Semi truck Scania Gryphus 150kN.jpg
Tatra Phoenix PR3333 6×6Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Hooklift truck with trailer4 Tatra 158 Kmar 01.jpg

Illustration

[116] [117]

Also additional purchased for the Royal Marechaussee.

Broshuis 7-axle 650kN trailer  [ de ]

(Tropco)

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Low loader trailer 39 Exercise Noble Jump 23 Unloading Equipment in Cagliari - Daf Tropco 650 KN Dutch Army (cropped) (cropped).webp [118] [119]
Broshuis 4-axle 400kN trailer  [ de ]

(Tropco)

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Low loader trailer 63 Exercise Noble Jump 23 Unloading Equipment in Cagliari - Daf Tropco 650 KN Dutch Army (cropped) (cropped).webp [118] [119]
Liftking LK30P-NLFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Heavy rough-terrain forklift 68 Liftking LK30P-NL - Dutch Army.jpg [120]
Bobcat TL25.60 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Telehandler 71 Dutch Army - Bobcat telehandler TL25.60 and TL35.105L (cropped 2).png [121]
Bobcat TL35.105L Dutch Army - Bobcat telehandler TL25.60 and TL35.105L (cropped).png

Miscellaneous Vehicles

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
MB 290GD Wolf Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of Austria.svg  Austria

Utility vehicle1,700 De-mercedes-benz-290gd-softtop-in-uruzgan.jpg Various versions in service. Partially replaced by 1527 Volkswagen Amarok, remaining vehicles to be replaced by 1175 Iveco MTVs from 2022 onwards. [122]
Toyota Land Cruiser Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Utility vehicle 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade in Iraq with Toyota Land Cruiser (1) (cropped).png Used by the 11 Air Assault Brigade. [123]
Volkswagen Amarok Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Pick-up 1,527 VW Dutch army Terreinopzichter pic2.JPG All ordered vehicles in service since 2018. [124]
Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands All-terrain vehicle 135 Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig.jpg Used by Air Mobile brigade, will be replaced by 515 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Air Assault (AASLT) vehicles. [125]
Defenture MDQ Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands All-terrain vehicle 274 on order Defenture W-tec MDQ quad Defensie.jpg Diesel ATV produced for the armed forces by Dutch manufacterer Defenture. [126] Users will be Korps Commandotroepen, Netherlands Marine Corps and 11 Air Assault Brigade. The contract includes an option for an additional 120 vehicles. Deliveries are planned for 2023 and 2024.
Suzuki King Quad 750 AXI 4×4 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan All-terrain vehicle 48 Suzuki-king-quad-750-axi-4x4.jpg Quad for Korps Commandotroepen and deployed conventional infantry. [127]
KTM LC4 Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Motorcycle 104 KTM LC-4 defensie.jpg Used by 11 Air Assault Brigade. [128]
KTM 350 EXC-F Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Motorcycle 89 KTM 350 EXC defensie luchtmobiel.jpg 89 new motorcycles entering service since 2020 with 11 Air Assault Brigade, will replace some of the KTM LC-4s. [129]
Milrem THeMIS Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Unmanned ground vehicle 6 THeMIS 5th generation UGV.jpg Two vehicles of the Cargo variant, which can be optionally equipped with an FN deFNder remote weapon station, and four Combat variants which are equipped with an EOS R400 remote weapon station. [130]

Unmanned aerial vehicles

NameOriginTypeRoleNumberImageDetails
Black Hornet Nano Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Micro-multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

48 Black Hornet Nano Helicopter UAV.jpg In use with Brigade Reconnaissance Squadrons and Korps Commandotroepen. [131]
AeroVironment RQ-11B DDL Raven Flag of the United States.svg  United States Fixed-wing mini-UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

48 Raven UAV flying.jpg Replaced the Raven B NLD, acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, Wasp III and RQ-20. [132]
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma Flag of the United States.svg  United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

12 U S Marine Corps RQ-20 Puma 4-M-DE476-005.png Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and Wasp III. [133]
AeroVironment Wasp III Flag of the United States.svg  United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

18 Wasp III aircraft.jpg Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and RQ-20. [133]
Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack Flag of the United States.svg  United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

15 Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack (cropped).jpg 5 systems in use, with 3 UAVs eachs. [133] Operated by the Joint ISTAR Command.
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle Flag of the United States.svg  United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

12 US Navy 1005268-N-RC844-159 A Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).jpg Gradually replaced by the RQ-21. [134]

Planned orders

Armoured vechicles

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
Leopard 2A8 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Main battle tank 46 on order [135]

(6 in option)

Tank Leopard 2A7 NATO Days 2022 (cropped 2).jpg In the 2024 Defence Paper, presented in September 2024, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence announced plans to regain a fully Dutch tank battalion. The order will consist of 46 Leopard 2A8 tanks, with an option for an additional 6 tanks. [136]

In October 2024, the government confirmed the plan, with the intention to be delivered from 2027 to 2030, and a budget ranging from €1 to 2.5 billion). [137]

Boxer RCT30 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Mission module 72 on order DSCN7330-crop - Copy.jpg In the 2024 Defence Paper, plans were announced to bolster the firepower of 13th Light Brigade with Boxers with a rapid-fire cannon and anti-tank guided missiles. On 24 September 2024, State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman announced the conversion of 72 existing Boxers, with the RCT30 mission module. Procurement will take place in close coordination with the Bundeswehr. [41]
Boxer Knifefish Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Reconnaissance vehicle 10 on order Boxer Ambulance 17 Painfbat La Courtine 2015.jpg 10 Electronic Warfare (EW) vehicles to be ordered based on Boxer chassis in cooperation with Germany, as part of the joint Knifefish project. [41]
CV90 Mjolner Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Infantry fighting vehicle 15 on order Grkpbv 90.jpg

Swedish Army Mjölner

[138]

15 on order with dual-barrel 120mm mortar turret, delivery planned for 2028 based on Swedish Mjölner. [139] [140]

The Dutch version will incorporate minor adjustments, such as C2 equipments, adding a machine gun to the turret and a heightened rear compartment to account for the height of the Dutch troops. [141]

Air defence

NameOriginTypeNumberImageDetails
NASAMS Flag of Norway.svg  Norway MRAD SAM

Medium range air-defence, surface-to-air missile

21 [142]

To be equipped with the AIM-120 AMRAAM-ER missiles. [143] [144]

NOMADS Flag of Norway.svg  Norway

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

SHORAD

Short range air-defence

18 [145] [142]

Successor of the Fennek, based on the ACSV G5 vehicle, the NASAMS command system, to be equipped with AIM-9X II Sidewinder missiles (15 km range). [143] [146]

To enter service by 2028. [147]

NOMADS commandFlag of Norway.svg  Norway

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

SHORAD command vehicles

Short range air-defence

5 [148] [148]

As part of the NOMADS air defence system, the Netherlands will purchase 5 command vehicles based on the ACSV G5.

See also

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