List of equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army

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

Personal equipment

Camouflage

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M19 NFP-Multitone

Netherlands Fractal Pattern

 Netherlands Flecktarn Universal [1]

Standard camo used whenever possible and during training.

Colour scheme used for carrying vest and backpack.[2][3]

M19 NFP-Green

Netherlands Fractal Pattern

 Netherlands Flecktarn Temperate / central-Europe / urban [1]

Temperate alternative camo if the vegetation makes the multitone not ideal.

M19 NFP-Tan

Netherlands Fractal Pattern

 Netherlands Flecktarn Arid / desert [1]

Desert alternative camo when required by the mission.

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Camouflage patterns

Uniforms

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Interim combat clothing  Netherlands Clothing [4]

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

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Protective equipment

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Ballistic protection
Batlskin Viper P6N  Canada Combat helmet 48,800 Supplied by Galvion.[5]

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.[6]

Protectievest  Netherlands Bulletproof vest 7,000 [6][7][8]

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.[6]

TYR Tactical Female Enhanced EP'IC Integrated Carrier  United States Bulletproof vest 1,530

(+ 7,000 option)

[9]

1,500 used for missions, 30 for research.

NFP-Multitone camouflage.[6]

Draagvest B  Netherlands Bulletproof carrying vest 7,000 [6][7][8]

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 platen  Netherlands Soft ballistic plates [6]

Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B

Hard ballistische platen  Netherlands Hard ballistic plates [6]

Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B

NBC protection
Avon FM5<0  Germany Gas Mask / respirator [6]
DPM Hazmat suit level 4 NBC protection suit - level 4 [10]
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Load-carrying equipment

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Draagvest A  Netherlands Carrying vest 7,000 [6][7][8]

MOLLE loop system to mount pouches.

Almost always used with the bulletproof vest Protectievest.

9-liter backpack  Netherlands Tactical backpack 7,000 Can be zipped onto the protection vest.[7][8]

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 backpack  Netherlands Tactical backpack 7,000 [6][7][8]

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 backpack

Without the side pouch = 55 liters

 Netherlands Heavy backpack [6]

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

80-liter backpack

With the side pouches = 80 liters

 Netherlands Heavy backpack [6]

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

Set of pouches for equipment

 Netherlands Pouches 7,000 [7][8]

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

NFP-Multitone camouflage.

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Weapons

Pistols

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Glock 17 Gen4  Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum 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.[11]
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Infantry Rifles

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Colt Canada C7NLD  Canada Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO 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.[12]
Colt Canada C8NLD Carbine
HK416A5  Germany Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Standard service carbine of the Korps Commandotroepen, the Pathfinder Platoon of 11 Air Assault Brigade and engineer divers.[13]
SIG MCX  United States Carbine (Virtus) .300 AAC Blackout 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)
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Machine guns

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FN Minimi  Belgium Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO Standard light machine gun.[14]
FN MAG  Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Standard general-purpose machine gun.[15]
M2HB-QCB  United States Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO Standard heavy machine gun.[16]
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Precision rifles

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Heckler & Koch HK417  Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Designated marksman rifle in use with the Korps Commandotroepen and infantry sniper groups.[13]
Accuracy International AWM  United Kingdom Bolt action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO /

8.6×70mm

In the process of being replaced by Accuracy AX rifles[17]
Accuracy International AX  United Kingdom Bolt action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO /

8.6×70mm

Gradually replacing the Accuracy AWM rifles. The .308 Winchester caliber is exclusively used by snipers of the Korps Commandotroepen.[17]
Barrett M107A1  United States Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Anti-material rifle in use with sniper groups throughout the army. Fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PMII LP scope.[18]
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Shotguns

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Mossberg M590A1  United States Pump action shotgun 12 gauge Used for jungle warfare and door breaching.[19]
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Grenades

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RUAG HG85

"Nr. 300/Nr. 330"

 Switzerland Hand grenade Nr. 300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85 grenade.[20][21]
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Grenade launchers

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Heckler & Koch AGW  Germany Automatic grenade launcher 40×53mm HV Automatic grenade launcher in use throughout the army. Both man-portable and vehicle-fitted versions in use.[22]
Heckler & Koch UGL  Germany Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Mounted under C7 rifles and C8 carbines.[12]
M320 Grenade Launcher Module  United States

 Germany

Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV In use with special forces of the Korps Commandotroepen.[23]
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Anti-tank weapons

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M72A3 LAW  Norway Anti-tank rocket launcher 66 mm 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.[24]
Panzerfaust 3  Germany Rocket propelled grenade 110 mm warhead 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.[25] New procurement in 2020.[26]
Spike MR  Israel

 Germany (licence)

Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm Previously known as "GILL" in the Dutch Army.[27]

Selected in June 2001, ordered in August 2001: 297 launchers, 2,400 missiles to Euromissile GmbH and Thales Nederlands for USD $150 million.[28] First delivery in 2004.[29]

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

Spike LR  Israel

 Germany (licence)

Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm 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.[30]

84 missiles received in 2017[31] and 2018.[32]

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

Spike LR2  Israel

 Germany (licence)

Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm Approved by the parliament in September 2024, to be ordered in October 2024 and enter service in 2026.[33]

They will replace the Spike MR,[34] and also equip the modernised CV90. A new launch unit iCLU will also be ordered.[35]

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

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Weapons accessories

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Aimpoint 3×  Sweden Day telescopic sight [36]

Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.

Schmidt & Bender 3-12×50  Germany Day telescopic sight [37]

Used with the HK417 DMR and the Accuracy International AX.[38]

Schmidt&Bender 5-25×56 PMII LP  Germany Day telescopic sight
Thales MUNOS WS-4

Multiple Use Night Observation System Weapon Sight-4

 Netherlands Night sight [39]

Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.

Knights AN/PVS26 LRLP  United States Night sight

(passive residual light amplifier in front of telescopic sight)

[38]

Used with the Accuracy International AX.

FLIR Sniper  United States Night sight [40]

Used with the Barrett M107A1.

Aimpoint CompM2  Sweden Non-magnified red dot [37]

Used with the HK417 DMR.

Aimpoint CompM4  Sweden Non-magnified red dot [36]

Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.

Rheinmetall LMD

Laser module double beam

 United States IR Laser sight [36]

Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.

Rheinmetall VarioRay LLM

Laser light module

 Germany Laser sightTactical light [36]

Used by the KCT with the Colt C7/C8 and HK416A5.[37]

Brügger&Thomet handle/ tripod  Switzerland Vertical handle / tripod [36]

Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.

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Electronic and optical equipment

Night vision

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XACT 32 NV Micro night vision monocular  Israel Night vision goggles 4,300 [41][42][43]
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Observation and targeting equipment

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Swarovski  Austria Spotting scope [44][45]
Leica vector 21B  Switzerland Binocular / rangefinder / compass / Digital Advances GPS Receiver [46]
Safran MOSKITO TI™  Switzerland Multifunction IR goggles

(laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers)

980 [47] Moskito ordered by the Dutch Armed Forces:[48]
  • 980 for the Army
  • 22 for the Air Force
  • 236 for the Navy / Marine Corps
  • 28 for the Marechaussée
Safran JIM Compact  Switzerland Multifunction IR goggles

(laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers)

[49]

Artillery targeting system[50]

Safran STERNA  Switzerland Goniometer
Thales LF28A  France Laser target designator [46]

JTAC equipped with:

  • Thales LF28A
  • Infrared pointer Izlid 1000P
  • Leica vector 21B binoculars
  • GETAC laptop
  • AN/PRC 117 Radio (communications with pilot and satellite)
  • AN/PRC 152 Radio (encrypted communications between JTAC and pilot)
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Combat Vehicles

Main battle tanks

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Leopard 2A6MA2  Germany MBT

Main battle tank

18 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.[51]

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Infantry fighting vehicles

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CV9035NL Mk IIIC  Sweden

 Netherlands

IFV

Infantry fighting vehicle

128[52] [53][54]

192 CV9035 MkIII (184 IFV, 8 instruction vehicles) ordered in December 2004, entered service from 2008.[55][56]

44 were sold to Estonia in 2014 (148 left, of which 136 used in service before modernisation).[57]

MLU of 128 vehicles to the standard MkIIIC (delivery by 2027):[58]

  • 122 ordered in 2021 with an option to modernise 19 additional vehicles[58]
  • 6 instruction vehicles for modernisation[58]

MLU taking place at Van Halteren Technologies in the Netherlands. The main modernisation includes:[58]

Of the 20 CV90 not modernised, 15 chassis are to be used for the Mjölner mortar carrier.[59]

Instruction vehicles 8[55][56]
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Armoured fighting vehicles

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Boxer  Germany

 Netherlands

Multi role armoured vehicle 200[53]
(+106)
[60][52]

Produced by ARTEC (JV between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Netherlands). Operational since 2014, inititally 200 vehicles ordered in five variants:[60]

  • 36 command posts
  • 52 ambulances
  • 92 engineering troops vehicles
  • 12 cargo vehicles
  • 8 driver training vehicle
  • 106 additional Boxer RCT30 (infantry fighting vehicle)[61] on order [62]

Planned orders:


Bushmaster  Australia Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP

Mine-resistant ambush protected

102[52] [53][63]

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)[64]
  • Casualty evacuation[65]
  • Engineering vehicle
  • Explosive ordinance disposal

Mid-life upgrade, of all 102 vehicles, the modernised vehicles to enter service between 2024 and 2027.[66]

In April 2026, the Australian government announced that the Netherlands will acquire an disclosed number of additional Bushmasters. [67][68]

Manticore  Italy Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP

Mine-resistant ambush protected

200[69]

(delivered as of October 2024, total 1185 on order)

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 1185 vehicles of which the majority for the Army.[70] The variants selected include:[71]

  • 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 MAG.[72][73]

Fennek  Netherlands

 Germany

Reconnaissance vehicle 345[52] [53]

367 purchased originally.[74] After modernisation, 345 vehicles will remain in service:[74]

  • 146 LVB (light reconnaissance)
  • 47 FST (fire support team)
  • 18 SWP (Stinger weapon platform SHORAD)After modernisation:[74]
  • 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.[75][76][77]

TPz Fuchs  Germany Electronic warfare vehicle

CBRN reconnaissance vehicle

16 [53][78]

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
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Light tactical vehicles

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Defenture VECTOR  Netherlands Special operations vehicle 116 Developed for and in cooperation with the special operations forces of the Korps Commandotroepen by Dutch manufacturer DEfenture, currently part of a joint NLD SOCOM pool.[79]

75 in first batch,[80] additional 41 vehicles ordered on 19 December 2022, for use by the Rangers of 11 Air Assault Brigade for SOF support purposes.[81]

Rheinmetall Caracal  Germany

 Netherlands

Military light utility vehicle 504[82] 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.[82]

Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI  Germany

 Austria

Military light utility vehicle 140 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.[83] Currently, the G280 CDIs are used by 13th Light Brigade and 11th Airmobile Brigade.
Polaris MRZR D4  United States Side-by-side Unspecified number of vehicles in use with Korps Commandotroepen (KCT) and the 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron of 11th Airmobile Brigade.[84]
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Miscellaneous Vehicles

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class G350d (W464)  Germany

 Austria

Military ambulance 120 [85]

Interim ambulance, delivery started in December 2025.[citation needed] They will start entering service around the end of March or begin April 2026.[86]

Volkswagen Amarok  Germany Pick-up 1,667 All ordered vehicles in service since 2018 and used by the armed forces.[87]

This includes:[87]

  • 1,389 with hardtop
  • 144 with a tarpaulin
  • 134 with a cargo bed
Mercedes-Benz G290GD Wolf  Germany

 Austria

Utility vehicle ~1,700 Various versions in service. Partially replaced by 1527 Volkswagen Amarok, remaining vehicles to be replaced by 1185 Iveco MTVs from 2022 onwards.[88]
Toyota Land Cruiser  Japan Utility vehicle VIP Transport ~120 Used by the 11 Air Assault Brigade.[89]
Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig  Netherlands All-terrain vehicle 122 Used by Air Mobile brigade, will be replaced by 515 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Air Assault (AASLT) vehicles.[90]
Defenture MDQ  Netherlands All-terrain vehicle ~275 on order Diesel ATV produced for the armed forces by Dutch manufacturer Defenture.[91] 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  Japan All-terrain vehicle ~50 Quad for Korps Commandotroepen and deployed conventional infantry.[92]
KTM LC4  Austria Motorcycle ~100 Used by 11 Air Assault Brigade.[93]
KTM 350 EXC-F  Austria Motorcycle ~100 Entering service since 2020 with 11 Air Assault Brigade, will replace some of the KTM LC-4s.[94]
Milrem THeMIS  Estonia Unmanned ground vehicle 6 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.[95]
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Artillery

Rocket artillery

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PULS

 Israel Multiple rocket launcher 122 mm

160 mm

306 mm

330 mm

370 mm

4[96]

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

20 ordered in 2023.[97][98] In February 2024 the first PULS multiple rocket launcher arrived in the Netherlands.[99] Serial production is planned for 2025–26 and these systems will be installed on the Scania XT Gryphus 8×8 trucks from the start.[99]

First system mounted on Tatra 815-7 6×6.[96]

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Howitzers

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Pantserhouwitser 2000NL  Germany Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm

L/52

46 57 originally ordered of which 46 will be upgraded in joint project with Germany, 8 were transferred to Ukraine in 2022.[100]

Suited to fire the 155mm GPS-guided Excalibur grenade, 3,500 shells ordered initially, + 1999 ordered in 2021[101]

Barracuda camouflage systems ordered in 2026 for the PzH 2000.[76][77]

Upgrades:

  • Cope cage from COBBS Industries to be added as per a contract from November 2025[102]
25-pounder  United Kingdom Gun-howitzer 87.6 mm 8 Only used for ceremonial gun salutes.[103]
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Mortars

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Hirtenberger M6 C-640 Mk.1  Austria Infantry mortar 60 mm 155 New 60 mm mortars in service with infantry battalions since 2019.[104][105]
Hirtenberger M8 R-1365  Austria Mortar 81mm 122 122 new Hirtenberger M8 mortars entering service from 2023 onwards, replacing the L16A2 mortars.[106]
L16A2  United Kingdom Mortar 81mm 63 Being replaced by 122 new 81 mm mortars.[105]
MO-120-HB  France Heavy towed mortar 120mm 22 120 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.[105]
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Engineering vehicles

Recovery vehicles

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Bergepanzer Büffel 3 [de]  West Germany

 Germany

ARV

Armoured recovery vehicle

25[52] Based on the Leopard 2.[107]

Undergoing modernisation starting in 2019.[107] First updated vehicles were delivered in 2022, process to be completed by 2027.[108][52]

DAF YBB-95.480 [nl]  Netherlands Recovery truck 5 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.[109][110]
DAF YBZ-3300 [nl]  Netherlands Recovery truck ~250 255 delivered in the early '90s. To be replaced by 90 new recovery trucks.[110]
Liebherr G-LTM 1090-4.2  Germany

 Switzerland

Armoured mobile crane 4 [111][112]
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Armoured combat engineering vehicles

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AEV 3 Kodiak  Germany

 Switzerland

AEV

Armoured engineering vehicle

10 All operational since May 2018. In use with the armoured engineer battalions.[113]
YPR-765  Netherlands Sapper vehicle ~60[53] 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.[114] Several hundreds of reserve YPRs were donated to Ukraine.
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Bridging equipment

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Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke "Leguan"  Germany AVLB

Armoured vehicle-launched bridge

8 8 Leopard 2 armoured vehicle-launched bridge (Leguan), MLC-80.[115][116]
GDELS IRB

Improved Ribbon Bridge

 Germany Foldable pontoon bridge 3

(3 IRB systems, 225 meters)

Ordered in June 2023. 3 systems purchased for up to 225 meters length.[117][118]

Deliveries:

The system is made of:

  • extremities landing pontoons
  • middle pontoon sections
  • boats to move the pontoon
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge (short span)  United Kingdom Military bridge 9 meters long bridge, hand assembled.[123]
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge  United Kingdom Military bridge [124][125]
GDELS MAMBA  Germany Pedestrian military bridge
MLC-70 wegenmatsysteem  Netherlands

 Germany

Access mat 10 Used to lay roads.[126]
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Construction equipment

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Caterpillar D6T  United States Bulldozer 8 [127]
Volvo EC220D  Sweden Crawler excavator 7 [128][127]
JCB 4CX-M  United Kingdom

 United States

Backhoe loader 13 11th Airmobile Brigade[127]
Cat 930M  United States Wheel loader 43 [129]
Tobroco-Giant G2200 X-TRA HD+  Netherlands Wheel loader 8

(+18 option)

Small ones for the logistics centers, military training area all-around duties, etc.[129][130]
Tobroco-Giant G2700 X-TRA HD+
Tobroco-Giant G3500 X-TRA
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Demining / explosive ordnance disposal

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Miscellaneous equipment

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MAN SX 2000 - Brunnenbohrgerät U3V  Germany Well drill [135][136]
IFFS BV - Iveco Eurocargo 4×4  Italy Fire engine 1 Spraying vehicle[137][138]

Primarily used at the Reek bomb range, where explosives are used by the ministry of defence.[137]

Brinkmann & Niemeijer  Netherlands Electric generator 500[139] [140]

20 kVA Perkins BNMRP20-5G3 equipped on trucks, to supply the containers with energy[141]

[140]
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Logistics vehicles

Trucks and vans

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Transport vehicles
DAF XF semi-trailer truck  Netherlands Semi truck 104 112 semi-trailer trucks (165 kN DAF XF-trucks and 450 kN/600 kN Broshuis-trailers) operational since 2005.[142]
DAF YA 4440/4442  Netherlands Truck 1,200 Various versions, to be partially replaced by additional Scania XT "Gryphus" from 2019 onwards.[143] Over 1000 vehicles transferred to Ukraine.
Iveco Stralis  Italy Truck Used in several variants,
  • Semi truck 4×2 and 6×2[144]
  • Iveco Stralis 450 (transport truck with trailers 6×4)
Scania PLS trucks  Sweden Tactical truck 552 Various versions in service since 2005.[145]
Scania Gryphus 50kN [nl]

5 tons[146]

 Sweden Tactical truck 2,245 Based on the Scania XT truck, a total of 2,571 vehicles purchased by the armed forces. The detailed list of users is:[147]

Progressive replacement of the DAF YA 4440/4442, YA/YT-2300. The first entered service in 2019.[148][149] Maintenance of these trucks will be performed at State Owned Workshops (SOW) and Scania workshops.[150][151]

Scania Gryphus 100kN - 6×6 Low Operational [nl] (Scania XT)

10 tons[146]

 Sweden Tactical truck
Scania Gryphus 100kN - 8×8 High Operational [nl] (Scania XT)

10 tons[146]

 Sweden Tactical truck
Scania Gryphus 150kN [nl] (Scania XT)

15 tons[146]

 Sweden Tactical semi-truck
Tatra Phoenix PR3333 6×6

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 Czech Republic Hooklift truck with trailer 4 [152][153]

Also additional purchased for the Royal Marechaussee.

MAN TGX - Hydrogen ICE 6×4  Germany

 Austria

Hydrogen ICE semi-truck 3 [154]

General cargo / fuel transport in the Netherlands.

Vans
MAN TGE 5.160  Germany EOD van 15 [155]

In service since the end of 2024, variant selected extra-long and extra high (L4 / H4).

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Trailers

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Broshuis 7-axle 650kN trailer [de]

(Tropco)

 Netherlands Low loader trailer 39 [156][157]
Broshuis 4-axle 400kN trailer [de]

(Tropco)

 Netherlands Low loader semi-trailer 63 [156][157]
Broshuis 8-axle PL2 pendular axle semi low loaders  Netherlands Low loader semi-trailer, heavy transporter 39 Purchased in March 2025, designed to transport the Leopard 2A8.[158][159]
Broshuis Medium Equipment Transporters (low loaders  Netherlands Low loader semi-trailer, medium transporter[160] 40 Purchased in March 2025.[158][159]
Broshuis semi low loaders  Netherlands Semi-low loaders[161] 18 Purchased in March 2025.[158][159]
Broshuis flat trailers  Netherlands Flat trailer[162] 11 Purchased in March 2025.[158][159]
Broshuis 4-axle drawbar trailers  Netherlands Drawbar trailer 38 Purchased in March 2025.[158][159]
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Handling equipment

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Cranes
Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2  Germany

 Switzerland

Mobile crane 8 Succeeds to Liebherr FKM and Liebherr KTM.[111]
Van Bouwel Spidercrane

(illustration)

 Netherlands Light mobile crane 7 [111]
Material handling vehicles
Liftking LK30P-NL  Canada Heavy rough-terrain forklift 68 [163]
Bobcat TL25.60  United States Telehandler 71 [164]
Bobcat TL35.105L
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Electronic equipment

Communications equipment

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Communication systems
Thales PR4G - FM9000  France VHF Radio 10,000

(estimate)

[165][166]

All delivered by 2001.[167]

Elbit E-Lynx  Israel Tactical radio [168][169][170][171]
Command and control systems
Elbit Raptor C2  Israel Command system [171]
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Ground surveillance radars

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Thales Squire Block II [nl]  Netherlands Man-portable ground surveillance radar 51 Range for tracked vehicles: ≤ 48 km (30 mi).[172]

Orders:

Modernisation: 60 modernised to the Block II from 2018 onwards.[175]

Radar sold: 9 Squire Block II sold to Belgium in 2018.[172]

72 remain in service with the Royal Netherlands Army and the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps.

Thales Squire Block III [nl] 21
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Air defence

Air defence systems

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Anti-drone systems
Elbit Systems ReDrone  Israel Counter UAS system [176][177][178]

System made off:

  • Vehicle
  • DAiR radar
  • SIGINT sensors
  • COAPS-L electro-optical system
  • Electronic attack capabilities
  • Command and control system
SHORAD
FIM-92 Stinger  United States MANPADS

Man-portable air-defense system

4.8 km (3.0 mi) /

3.8 km (2.4 mi)

[179]

Operated across various army units. Among the ones purchased, 200 were donated to Ukraine in February 2022 amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[180]

FIM-92K Stinger Block I  United States

 Germany

MANPADS

Man-portable air-defense system

4.8 km (3.0 mi) /

3.8 km (2.4 mi)

[181]

Common purchase with Italy and Germany through NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Sale approved by the DSCA in January 2024.[182] The order of 940 missiles was signed in July 2024, 506 are planned for Germany.[181]

Diehl will co-produce with Raytheon.[183]

Fennek SWP

Stinger Weapon Platform

 Germany

 Netherlands

 Turkey

Very short-range air defence 4.8 km (3.0 mi) /

3.8 km (2.4 mi)

18 [184][179]

Fennek converted to the SWP variant in 2007. Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery.

System equipped with 4 ready-to-fire missiles. The launchers are mounted on the Pedestal Mounted Air Defence System.[185]

System to be replaced by:

NASAMS II
NASAMS II  Norway

 United States

Medium-range surface-to-air fire unit 30 km (19 mi) /

15 km (9.3 mi)

2

(2 fire units)

System acquired in 2006.[191]

Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery, and it is part of the AGBADS.[192]

The Netherlands Army has 2 NASAMS-2 systems in service, each composed of:

Note: NASAMS-3 on order.[193]

NASAMS launchers Mk2  Norway Missile launcher 6

(6 launchers, 3 per fire unit)

MPQ-64M2 Sentinel  United States X-band, electronically steered, pulse-Doppler, 3D radar 120 km (75 mi) 2

(2 radars, 1 per fire unit)

Kongsberg SFC

SHORAD fire control

 Norway Command and control system 2

(2 command centers, 1 per fire unit)

AIM-120B  United States Anti-air missile 30 km (19 mi) /

15 km (9.3 mi)

MIM-104 Patriot
MIM-104 Patriot  United States Medium-range surface-to-air fire unit 4 fire units

(4×6 launchers)

Operated by 802 Squadron, upgraded to the latest US Army version with Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 MSE missiles.[194]
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Surveillance radars

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TRML-3D/32  Germany Early warning radar 5 Part of GBADS Phases 1 and 2, transported by the MAN 8×8 SX2000.[195]
Thales Nederland GM 200 MM/C  Netherlands Multi-mission 4D AESA radar 26 Radars installed on Scania Gyraphus (100kN 8×8 trucks) [nl] (100 kN 8×8 trucks), known as the MMR in the Netherlands Armed Forces.[196]

Orders:

Deliveries:[204]

Note: the 26 radars ordered are in the GM200 MM/C variants, the use is:[204][203]

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Air defence organisation

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AGBADS

"Army Ground Based Air Defense System"

 Netherlands

 Norway

 Germany

Medium-range surface-to-air missile [195]

Combination of air defence systems composed on sub-systems that can be independent of each other.

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Unmanned aerial vehicles

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Black Hornet Nano  Norway Micro-multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

48 In use with Brigade Reconnaissance Squadrons and Korps Commandotroepen.[207]
AeroVironment RQ-11B DDL Raven  United States Fixed-wing mini-UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

48 Replaced the Raven B NLD, acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, Wasp III and RQ-20.[208]
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma  United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

12Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and Wasp III.[209]
AeroVironment Wasp III  United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

18 Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and RQ-20.[209]
Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack  United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

15 5 systems in use, with 3 UAVs eachs.[209]

Operated by the Joint ISTAR Command.

Boeing Insitu ScanEagle  United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

12 Gradually replaced by the RQ-21.[210]
EOS C VTOL

 Estonia Fixed-wing, VTOL, low altitude UAV

Vertical take-off and landing, unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

[211]
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Future equipment

Orders

Grenades

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Rheinmetall hand grenades (15 models)  Germany

 Austria

Hand grenades Framework agreement signed in January 2026, the production is to take place in Germany and Austria.[212]
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Anti-tank weapons

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Carl Gustaf M4  Sweden Recoilless rifles 84 mm Successor to the Panzerfaust 3, ordered in May 2025, delivery in 2028.[213]
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Armoured vehicles

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Leopard 2A8  Germany MBT

Main battle tank

46

(+ 6 in option)

[213][214]

Delivery between 2028 and 2031. Option to be decided by 2027.

Leopard 2A8 DTV  Germany Driver training vehicle 4 [213]
Boxer RCT30 - Schakal  Germany

 Netherlands

IFV

Infantry fighting vehicle

106 72 additional Boxer, with the RCT30 mission module (same as the Bundeswehr) ordered in October 2025. 150 purchased by Germany, common option for 248 additional vehicles.[215]34 additional were ordered in August 2026, as part of a common order of Germany and the Netherlands (69).[216]
Mowag Piranha V - Sawfish  Switzerland

 Germany

 Netherlands

EW

Electronic warfare

N/A Ordered at ILA 2026 in June 2026.[217]
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Artillery

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CV90 Mjolner

Swedish Army Mjölner

 Sweden Mortar carrier 120 mm 15 on order [169]

15 on order with dual-barrel 120mm mortar turret, delivery planned for 2028 based on Swedish Mjölner.[218][219]

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.[220]

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Vehicles

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Iveco trucks  Italy Swap loader systems 588 [221][222][223]

785 trucks ordered to Iveco Defence Vehicles, deliveries planned for 2027 - 2029.[224]

Recovery vehicles designed for offroad missions, and a majority will be armoured.

Tractor units 100
Recovery trucks 97
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Communication equipment

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L3 Harris AN/PRC-117G

 United States Backpack radio [169][225]

20 watt radio, covering a waveband of 30 MHz (0.030 GHz) to 2,000 MHz (2.0 GHz).

Selected in November 2023.

L3 Harris AN/PRC-160 HF  United States Backpack radio [226]
L3 Harris AN/PRC-163  United States Handheld radio [169][225]

10 watt radio, covering a waveband of 30 MHz (0.030 GHz) to 2,600 MHz (2.6 GHz).

Selected in November 2023.

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Air defence

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NASAMS-3  Norway MRAD SAM

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

21 [193][187]

To be equipped with the AIM-120 AMRAAM-ER missiles.[189][227]

NOMADS  Norway

 Germany

ACSV G5 SHORAD

Short range air-defence

18[228] [193][187]

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).[189][190]

To enter service by 2028.[188]

NOMADS command  Norway

 Germany

ACSV G5 SHORAD command vehicles

Short range air-defence

5[229] [229][187]

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

Skyranger 30  Switzerland

 Germany

 Netherlands

ACSV G5 SPAAG

Self-propelled anti-air gun

Unknown[230] Self-propelled anti-air gun based on ACSV G5[186][187]

Contract signed in December 2025, it includes:[230]

  • Mobile Skyranger 30
  • Static Skyranger 30
  • Training simlators

22 are expected to be of the mobile version.[231]

3 to be made in Switzerland, the rest to be assembled in the Netherlands.[230]

Robin Radar  Netherlands UAV air surveillance 100 [232]
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Planned orders

Small arms

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Future assault rifle Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Replacement of the Colt Canada C7NLD / C8NLD for 2030, contract expected in 2026 or 2027.[233]
Carabine
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Vehicles

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Boxer Knifefish  Germany

 Netherlands

Reconnaissance vehicle >10 >10 Electronic Warfare (EW) vehicles to be ordered based on Boxer chassis in cooperation with Germany, as part of the joint Knifefish project.[61]
FFG ACSV G5  Germany Support vehicle 440 Early on, the Dutch government informed the parliament of the interest to order 100 to 150 ACSV G5 as support vehicles for the 43rd Heavy Mechanised Brigade.[234]As of March 2026, the number is expected to reach 440, it will include around 40 air defence systems (NOMADS / Skyranger 30).[235]
WiSENT 2 ARV [de]  Germany ARV

Armoured recovery vehicle

[236]
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Communication equipment

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Foxtrot programme  Netherlands Interoperable communication network [237]

Equipment for connection in and between vehicles, weapon systems and vessels. The blocks included in the project are:

  • MRBB block, made of the L3Harris radios already ordered[238]
  • Platform IT Infrastructure building block
  • Laptops
  • C2Infra
  • Defence
  • Security gateways
  • Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and satellite communications

To equip:

  • 8,000 vehicles
  • 3,500 military personnel
  • 135 vessels
  • 170 flying platforms
SOF C4I programme Tactical command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) network [226]
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