List of equipment of the Belgian Army
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This is a list of the equipment used by the Belgian Army and Belgian Medical Service.
Individual equipment
Camouflage pattern
| Model | Image | Origin | Pattern type | Environment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MultiCam | Disruptive pattern camouflage / woodland | Universal | [1]
Standard issued camouflage have been entering service since 2022 in the Belgian Armed Forces (except for the Belgian Navy).[2][3] The MultiCam was already in service since 2016 with the Special Forces Group. | ||
| Jigsaw | Jigsaw | Temperate / central Europe | [1]
Third variant, the M1999, of the Jigsaw pattern that entered service in 1999. Fourth iteration, the M2005, that entered service around 2005, the white bits were removed. Being phased out of the active forces, but is still used with some accessories. | ||
| Jigsaw | Jigsaw | Arid / desert | [1]
Reused Jigsaw pattern, and entered in service in the Belgian contingent in Afghanistan (ISAF). Phased out of the active forces., but is still used with some accessories. | ||
| M19 (NFP-Navy) | Flecktarn | Naval | [1]
The Belgian Navy selected the M19 (NFP-Navy), the same camouflage as the Royal Netherlands Navy.[4] |
Clothing
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Combat Gear | — | Field uniforms | The SSC Consortium (Sioen, Seyntex, Crye Precision) has been chosen to roll out the "Belgian Defense Clothing System" (B.D.C.S.) to the Belgian Army. Over the next 15 years, SSC will equip our military with new operational clothing and accessories for a total budget of 410 million euros.[5] |
Other equipment
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat helmet | ||||
| Ops-Core FAST
Future Assault Shell Technology |
Combat helmet | 8,650 ordered in 2020.[6] | ||
| Hazmat | ||||
| Joint Service General Purpose Mask M-50/M-51 | Protective mask | Adopted by the Belgian Army[7] | ||
| Night Vision | ||||
| THEON MIKRON BNVD | Night vision | [8]
8,509 ordered by Belgium as of December 2024.[9] | ||
Weapons
Small arms
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handguns | |||||
| FN Five-seven mk2 | Semi-automatic pistol | FN 5.7×28mm NATO | Standard issue sidearm, ordered in 2014 in replacement of the Browning GP.[10]
Initial contract for 12,065 pistols | ||
| Glock 19 | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | Used by:
| ||
| Submachine guns | |||||
| FN P90 | Personal defence weapon | FN 5.7×28mm NATO | Personal defence weapon used by medical personnel and SFG - Special Operations Boat Unit.
Initial contract in 2014 for 865 P90.[10] | ||
| B&T MP9-N | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Used by the DAS (Détachement d’Agents de Sécurité). | ||
| Rifles | |||||
| FN F2000 | Bullpup assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by SOR Pathfinders in limited quantities to serve alongside the FN SCAR. | ||
| FN FNC M2 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Still in use as a secondary rifle for training. | ||
| FN FNC M3 | Carbine | ||||
| FN SCAR-L (STD) | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard issue assault rifle for the Belgian army. SCAR-L MK2 in use as the new standard service rifle for all combat units. Older SCAR-L MK1 are transferred to support units to replace the FN FNC. | ||
| FN SCAR-L CQC | Carbine | ||||
| FN SCAR-H (CQC, STD) | Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | 63 SCAR-H CQC ordered for special forces combat divers. | ||
| Precision rifles | |||||
| FN SCAR-H PR/ | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | 287 SCAR-H PR rifles. MK20 SSR used by the Belgian Military after the US Military adopts it. | ||
| Accuracy International AX338 | Bolt action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | |||
| Barrett M107A1 | Anti materiel sniper rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | 59 delivered by the end of 2014. | ||
| Machine guns | |||||
| FN EVOLYS | Ultra-light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO / 7.62×51mm NATO |
20 ordered for evaluation.[11] | ||
| FN Minimi 5.56 Mk3 Tactical SB | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard issue LMG. Currently being updated to 'Mk3 Tactical SB' standards, featuring a shorter barrel, adjustable buttstock with shoulder rest, ergonomic railed handguard, new bipod assembly and cocking handle. | ||
| FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3 | Light machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | The Belgian government signed a 2 million euro contract to replace all man portable MAG's with 242 Minimi's chambered in 7.62×51mm. | ||
| FN MAG | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard general-purpose machine gun. To be replaced with 242 7.62×51mm chambered Minimi's. Stay in use only as vehicle mounted machine gun. | ||
| M2HB QCB | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Standard issue heavy machine gun.
Built by FN Herstal. | ||
| Shotguns | |||||
| Remington Model 870 | Pump action shotgun | 12 gauge | In service since 2008.[12] | ||
| Benelli M4 | Semi-automatic combat shotgun | 12-gauge | Adopted on November 17, 2023, for counter-UAS operations by the Belgian Air Force.[13] | ||
| Grenade launchers | |||||
| FN40GL | Under barrel grenade launcher | 40×46mm LV | Used by special forces mounted under FN SCAR rifles. 507 on order to replace the F2000 on a squad based level. | ||
| Heckler & Koch GMG | Automatic grenade launcher | 40×53mm HV | Mounted on the army's Jankel FOX Rapid Reaction Vehicles.[14] | ||
| Grenades | |||||
| Mecar M72 HE | ![]() |
Hand grenade | N/A | Fragmentation hand grenade. | |
| M18 | Smoke Grenade | N/A | Smoke hand grenade. | ||
| Miscellaneous | |||||
| HAFLA | Hand-held flame-cartridge | N/A | Single-shot, disposable incendiary weapon. | ||
Anti-tank weapons
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unguided anti-tank / material weapons | |||||
| M72 LAW | Light rocket launcher | 66 mm | Standard short-range AT weapon on a squad based level. | ||
| RGW 90 HH | Recoilless guns | 90 mm | Supplements the M72 LAW as the medium-range AT weapon on a squad based level.[15]
Orders: | ||
| Anti tank guided missiles | |||||
| Spike-LR | ATGM | 130 mm | 66 anti-tank missile systems are currently in use. Replaced the army's older MILAN ATGM.[21]
Will be replaced by the French Akeron MP. Will remain in service until 2030.[22] | ||
| Land mines | |||||
| M6A2 Mine | — | Anti-tank Landmine | N/A | Anti-tank mine | |
Indirect fire
Artillery cannon
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIAT LG1 - Mark II | Towed howitzer | 105 mm
L/30 |
14 | 14 ordered in 1996, delivered in 1997.[23]
As of 2024, 14 remain in use.[24] |
Mortars
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortars | ||||||
| Expal M-08 | Light infantry mortar | 60 mm | 65 | [25]
The variant selected has an asymmetric bipode. 126 purchased (69 delivered in 2012,[25] 57 delivered in 2013[26]) As of 2020, 65 remain in service.[27] | ||
| Expal 81 MX2-KM | Mortar | 81 mm | 14 | [28]
Mortars ordered in 2016 to Expal to replace the M1 Mortar. The contract amounted to €3.7 million.[27] Used by:[28]
| ||
| Mo-120 RT
Mortier 120 mm Rayé Tracté |
Heavy mortar | 120 mm | 28 | As of 2024, 28 remain in service.[24]
32 were in service the previous years, 4 were donated to Ukraine in November 2022.[29] To be replaced by the Griffon MEPAC (VBMR equipped with the 2R2M mortar system).[30] | ||
| Ammunition | ||||||
| Mecar 120 mm ammunition | — | Heavy mortar shells | 120 mm | — | [31]
Mecar (KNDS Belgium) produces 120 mm mortar shells for the Belgian Army.[32] | |
Vehicles
Armoured vehicles
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armoured fighting vehicle | |||||
| Piranha IIIC APC | Armoured personnel carrier | 64 | Will be replaced by the VBMR Griffon from 2025[33]
Belgium converted to an all-wheeled force, and replaced their Leopard 1s with 242 Piranha IIIC in 7 variants.(138 vehicles from first fixed batch delivered,second and final batch cancelled) These numbers include the second cancelled batch:
In 2025, a total of 127 Piranha armed vehicles are in service, primarily within the army, with some also deployed in the medical service.[36] | ||
| Piranha IIIC - DF30 | Infantry fighting vehicle | 19 | |||
| Piranha IIIC - DF90 | Assault gun | 18 | |||
| Piranha IIIC - AEV | Military engineering vehicle | 8 | |||
| Piranha IIIC - ARV | Armoured recovery vehicle | 9 | |||
| Piranha IIIC - Ambulance | Armoured Ambulance | 6 | |||
| Piranha IIIC - C2 | Armoured command post | 14 | |||
| Multirole armoured vehicle | |||||
| VBMR Griffon | Armoured personnel carrier | > 10
(474 ordered in total) |
Ordered through the belgian and french CaMo partnership. Griffons will replace Pandur I and ATF Dingo 2 MPPV vehicles as a multirole armoured vehicle.
Orders: Variants ordered:
The vehicles are assembled in Belgium via Mol Cy, a belgian company. First vehicles delivered in July 2025.[40] Note: the MEPAC variant is included in the Indirect Fire section. | ||
| Armoured personnel carriers | |||||
| Pandur I | Armoured personnel carrier | 31 | 44 vehicles went through a mid-life update to extend the service-life until 2035, the vehicle received a ballistic armour upgrade, mine protection, Slat armour, a 12.7mm remote weapon station and an engine upgrade.
Between 1996 and 1998, 60 examples were built under license in Belgium. 7 were sold to Austria in 2016 (6 reconnaissance variants, 1 ambulance)[43] In 2025 only 31 are operational. | ||
| Infantry mobility vehicle | |||||
| ATF Dingo 2 MPPV | Infantry mobility vehicle | 218 | Will be replaced by the VBMR Griffon from 2025.[33]
2 vehicles destroyed by IED in Mali in 2019.
| ||
| LMV Lynx | Infantry mobility vehicle | 80 | ~ 360 sent to Ukraine.[45] | ||
| Oshkosh CLV Falcon | Infantry mobility vehicle / mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle | 322 | 322 vehicles ordered to replace the Iveco LMV as the new command and liaison vehicle. Named CLV 'Falcon' in Belgian service.
First deliveries will arrive in 2023 until 2024. The first units were delivered in January 2024 and are now in use with the IStar Battalion.[46]
| ||
Unarmoured fighting vehicles
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special operations regiment | |||||
| Jankel FOX RRV
"Rapid Reaction Vehicle" |
Light rapid response vehicle - SOF | 108 | Contract for 108 RRV signed in January 2016, introduced in July 2017.[47]
The vehicle is based on the Toyota Hilux chassis. It is equipped with a 360° ring-mount and pintle mounts for machine guns and automatic grenade launchers. Protection: 38 modular kits for up to STANAG 4569 Level 1 against small arms and shell splinters.[48] It also has a belly plate with some IED protection. | ||
| NP Aerospace - Jankel WOLF LTTV
Light Tactical Transport Vehicles |
Light troop transport vehicle - SOF | 112
(+ 87 on order) |
Contract in April 2018 for 199 LTTV, the deliveries began in 2018.[49]
In 2024, Jankel went bankrupt. The assets were taken over by NP Aerospace, and the contract for the remaining 87 vehicles to be produced was signed in December 2024.[50][51] The LTTV is based on the Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG U5000. It succeeds to the UNIMOG 1350 of the SFG and paracommando units. The LTTV features a removable mission modules: 27 special forces modules, 140 troop transport modules. 8 ambulance body modules, 24 logistics modules. The equipment includes an integrated suite of military sub-systems: a removable ballistic protection kit, a Roll-Over-Protection-System (ROPS), weapon mounts and communications fit. | ||
| Achleitner Toyota Landcruiser 200 | Civilian armoured vehicles | 42 | [52] | ||
| Specialised vehicles | |||||
| Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1350L
Unimog 1.9T 4×4 |
Light truck | 61 | In service since 1995 in the Belgian Army.
Replacement ongoing with the DAF 4×4 and the Jankel WOLF LTTV. | ||
Logistics vehicles
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport vehicles | |||||
| DAF CF Military 4×4 | Light truck | 390
(636 ordered) |
[57][58]
636 4×4 ordered in December 2020 for general transport tasks. First delivery in December 2022.[59] It includes:[60]
Vehicles based on Tatra chassis, using a PACCAR MX-11 engine (410 hp). 352 ballistic cabs for the 4×4 and 8×8 trucks.[61] | ||
| DAF CF Military 8×8 | Heavy truck | 150
(+93 on order) |
[57][58]
226 8×8 ordered in December 2020 for general transport tasks. First delivery in December 2022.[59] It includes:[60]
Vehicles based on Tatra chassis, using a PACCAR MX-13 engine (460 hp). 352 ballistic cabs for the 4×4 and 8×8 trucks.[61] | ||
| Iveco EuroTrakker MP 41OE 44H
ALC 8×4 Autonomous load carrier |
Hooklift truck | 148 | [62]
In service since 2004. Replacement ongoing with the DAF 8×8. | ||
| Iveco M250.45W | Medium heavy truck | 400 | [63]
400 ordered in 2003 to succeed to the MAN 11.136 H/HA 4×4, deliveries starting in 2005. Variants:
Truck with a 8-ton capacity, and 350 ballistic protection kits. Replacement ongoing with the DAF 8×8. | ||
| Semi-truck | |||||
| Mercedes-Benz Actros 6×4 | Semi-truck | 60 | In service since 2002.[64]
Variants purchased:
4 semi-trailer types:
Replacement ongoing with the DAF 8×8. | ||
| DAF CF 8×8 PEV
Protected evacuation vehicle |
— | Armoured heavy transport truck | 9
(+ 13 on order) |
Combination 8×8 tractor with an armoured cabin and a Broshuis semi-trailer (3-axle, flatbed, extendable).[57]
Orders: | |
| Scania T144 | Heavy transport truck | 16 | [65]
In service since 2000. 26 purchased,[66] Partial sale of 10 trucks to Finland in 2017, 16 remain in service as of 2025.[65][67] The Scania T144 is towing a 6-axle Lohr tank-transport trailer. Replacement ongoing with the DAF CF 8×8 PEV. | ||
| Handling equipment | |||||
| Climax Forklift | military forklift | — | Used by 29th Logistic Battalion.[68][69] | ||
Miscellaneous Vehicles
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-terrain vehicles | |||||
| JCB Groundhog | ATV
All-terrain vehicle |
38 | In service since 2009.[70] | ||
| M-Gator | LUV
Light utility vehicle |
— | Used for medical evacuation.[71] | ||
| Utility vehicles | |||||
| Ford Ranger | Pick-up | 99
(+ 11 on order) |
The Ford Ranger XLT and the Volkswagen Tiguan Life are the new 4x4 vehicles for Defense. They replace the current 4x4 fleet of 132 KIA Sportage and 50 Volkswagen Amarok. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan | SUV | 30
(+ 67 on order) | |||
| Medical | |||||
| BIONEAR | Mobile lab | 1
(+ 2 on order) |
A total order of three fully-equipped vehicles was placed, two of which were donated to Ukrainian Armed Forces in an effort to offer medical support to patients, hit by the war.[73][74] | ||
Engineering equipment
Bridging equipment
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard 1 Leguan | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | — | Originally 9, all in reserve & mothballed by 11th Engineer Battalion (Belgium).[75][76] |
Recovery vehicles
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soframe CRV Taurus
"Combat recovery vehicle" |
Armoured recovery vehicle | 8
(+ 7 on order) |
[77][78][79]
System specifications:[80]
It replaces the Volvo Manumat, and is replacing the Renault Kerax.[80] | ||
| Soframe PRV Aurus
"Protected recovery vehicle" |
Armoured recovery vehicle | 1
(+ 12 on order) |
[77][81][79]
System specifications:[80]
It replaces the Volvo Manumat, and is replacing the Renault Kerax.[80] | ||
| Renault Kerax | Recovery vehicle | 27 | In service since 2001, being replaced by the Soframe CRV and PRV.[77]
System specifications:[80]
|
Engineering machines
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCB HMEE | Military engineering vehicle | 4 | First vehicles arrived in 2022. | ||
| Leopard 1 AEV | Armored engineering vehicle | — | Originally 17, currently unknown.
Still in use in 2025 by the 4th Engineer Battalion.[84] |
Reconnaissance and surveillance equipment
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thales Squire Block 2 | Man-portable ground surveillance radar | 9 | Purchased in 2018 to succeed to the EL-1205.[85]
Used by Jagers te Paard Battalion.[86][87] |
Unmanned aerial vehicles
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity of UAV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insitu X-300
(US Navy designation: Boeing RQ-21 Blackjack) |
UAV, fixed-wing | ISTAR
Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance |
4
(2 × 2) |
[88]
2 systems ordered by the Belgian Army, in March 2021 with Luxembourg (2) and the Netherlands (3).[89] Composition of the system for Belgium:[90]
| ||
| AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma LE
Long endurance |
UAV, fixed-wing | ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
8
(2 × 4) |
4 systems RQ-20 Puma LE ordered in 2020, delivered in 2021.[91][92]
Each system is made of 2 drones and 1 Crysalis control station. Notes: | ||
| AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven | UAV, fixed-wing | ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
24
(8 × 3) |
[95]
8 systems RQ-11 acquired in December 2016.[96] Each system is made of 3 drones and 1 control station. |
Air defence
Short range air defence
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piorun | MANPAD launcher
Man portable air defence |
40 | Letter of intent for the Piorun signed in May 2025 to purchase 200 to 300 Piorun missiles.[97]
Order signed in July 2025 worth €137 million for hundreds of missiles with 40 launchers.[98] | ||
| MANPAD missile
Man portable air defence |
Hundreds |
Anti-drone weapons
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable anti-drone weapon | ||||
| DroneGun Tactical | — | Handheld RF jammer | The DroneGun Tactical and SkyWall Patrol systems were both visibly deployed by the Belgian Federal Police during high-profile international events such as the 2021 NATO Summit in Brussels, where they were used as part of the layered counter-UAV defense strategy protecting visiting dignitaries, including the President of the United States.[101]
Photographs and video clips of soldiers of the Belgian army carrying these systems circulated on social media.[102] | |
| Skywall Patrol | Anti-drone capture system | |||
Intervention and emergency equipment
Fire vehicles
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault D14 280E6 CCF 4×4 | (illustration) |
Wildfire engine | 1 | [103]
Vehicle used at the Elsenborn military range. It is maintained by Fire Technics. |
Explosive ordnance disposal
Equipment operated by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Destruction Service (known in Flemish as the DOVO, Dienst voor Opruiming en Vernietiging van Ontploffingstuigen).
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDEE / DOVO Intervention vehicles | ||||||
| TT URO K6-26.16
Todo Terreno |
Off-roaf truck with crane | — | Unknown | [104][105]
Vehicle supplied by TT URO Special. It is equipped with:
| ||
| Iveco Daily
(3rd gen - Daily VI 70C18 4×4) |
Off-road capable, 7-tons van | — | 6 | [106][107]
Modified by Cammaert Trucks. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
(2nd generation, NCV3) |
Utility van | — | 4 | 4 purchased in 2013.[108] | ||
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
(2nd generation facelift) |
Utility van | — | Unknown | Latest variant, equipped with a winch. | ||
| Volkswagen Transporter
(T6 gen) |
Utility van | — | Unknown | [109][110] | ||
| Ford Ranger XLT
(T6 gen - 1st facelift) |
Pickup vehicle | — | Unknown | [72] | ||
| Ford Ranger XLT
(T6 gen - 1st facelift) |
— | Pickup vehicle | — | Unknown | Second variant, with a special cabin for robots and equipment, equipped with a winch.[111] | |
| Protection equipment | ||||||
| Med-Eng EOD-9N | Bomb suit | — | Unknown | [112] | ||
| EOD robots | ||||||
| Exail Cameleon LG -E UGV | — | Mini tracked UGV
Unmanned ground vehicle |
Demining / EOD
Explosive ordnance disposal |
8 | [113][114][115]
Robot ordered in 2024, it is used now by the Belgian Combat Engineers and the Engineering School. Tue robot is equipped with a manipulator arm. | |
| Foster-Miller TALON (engineer variant) | Mini tracked UGV
Unmanned ground vehicle |
Demining / EOD
Explosive ordnance disposal |
Unknown | [116][117][118][119]
Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million. | ||
| iRobot PackBot 510 EOD | Mini tracked UGV
Unmanned ground vehicle |
Demining / EOD
Explosive ordnance disposal |
Unknown | [118][119]
Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million. | ||
| Telerob Telemax | Mini tracked UGV
Unmanned ground vehicle |
Demining / EOD
Explosive ordnance disposal |
Unknown | [118][119]
Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million. | ||
| Telerob tEODor I | Mini tracked UGV
Unmanned ground vehicle |
Demining / EOD
Explosive ordnance disposal |
3 | [120][121]
Ordered in the 2000s. | ||
| Telerob tEODor II | 2 | |||||
| Telerob tEODor III | 6 | |||||
| Neutralisation systems | ||||||
| RE70 M3+ (Chemring Group) | Non-recoiling disruptor system | Bomb disposal | Unknown | [122][123][124][125]
Used to neutralise IED. explosive systems and ammunition. | ||
| BREACH MC (Chemring Group) | VHF / UHF initiator | |||||
Research projects
Unmanned ground vehicle
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity of UAV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milrem THeMIS
Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System |
Tracked UGV
Unmanned ground vehicle |
Multirole / R&D
Research and development |
Unknown | [126]
Robot used for a R&D programme known as iMUGS (Integrated modular unmanned ground system). The programme is under Estonian coordination, it is financed by PESCO, and other European countries contribute to the project. |
Future equipment
Equipment ordered
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity ordered | Planned to enter service in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small weapons | ||||||
| Akeron MP | Anti-tank Guided Missile | 761 | 2026 | The Akeron MP was ordered in August 2023. It will be used with:[127]
| ||
| Indirect fire | ||||||
| CAESAR NG | Self-propelled artillery | 28 | 2027 | [129]
Orders:
28 Caesar to equip:[132]
| ||
| Mecar 155mm ammunition | 155mm artillery shells | — | 2026 | [133][134]
Mecar (now KNDS Belgium) will supply 155mm ammunition to the Belgian Army for the CAESAR NG. | ||
| Griffon MEPAC | Mortar Carrier | 24 | 2028 | [135]
February 2024, purchase of 24 Griffon MEPAC as part of the CaMo programme (phase 2). The purchased was approved in December 2023 by the Belgian Council of Ministers to replace the Mo-120 RT.[136][30] Equipment of the MEPAC mortar carriers:[137]
The MEPAC systems will equip two batteries with two platoons each from 2028.[135] | ||
| Mortar ammunition | (illustration) |
TBD | Mortar ammunition | — | 2025 - 2031 | [138]
Tender launched in 2025 for the purchase of mortar ammunition. |
| Armoured vehicles | ||||||
| EBRC Jaguar | AFV / ARV
Armoured fighting vehicle / armoured reconnaissance vehicle |
60 | 2026 | 60 vehicles ordered to replace the Piranha DF30 & DF90. Deliveries are planned to commence in 2026.
The 1st/3rd Lancers and 2nd/4th Lancers battalions will receive 30 Jaguars each.[139] | ||
| VBMR-L Serval | Multirole armoured vehicle | 123 | The parliament approved the purchase of 123 VBMR-L Serval in December 2025 as part of the CaMo 3 phase.[140][141]
The potential variants planned are:
| |||
| Unarmoured fighting vehicles | ||||||
| Polaris MRZR D4 | Buggy | 93 | 2026 - 2027 | The parliament approved the purchase of 93 buggies in December 2025.[142]
The order is for the SOR (Régiment des opérations spéciales). | ||
| Can-Am Outlander Max Pro HD7 | (illustration) |
ATV | 62 | The parliament approved the purchase of 62 ATV in December 2025.[142]
The purchase is for the SOR (Régiment des opérations spéciales). | ||
| Logistics vehicles | ||||||
| PANAV 3-axle trailer | (illustration) |
Full trailer | 204 | 2026 | [143] | |
| Engineering vehicles | ||||||
| KNDS Leguan | (illustration) |
Bridge laying system | 8 | TBA | [144]
Contract signed in January 2026 for 8 bridge layers based on a truck. The contract also includes 17 26-metre bridges, transport trucks, and special tools. | |
| Emergency vehicles | ||||||
| Fire Technics NV
(based on Renault K-truck 4×4) |
(illustration) |
Multi-role fire truck | 5 | 2025 | In addition to firefighting, the vehicles also support demining exercises, shooting drills, and the testing of new weapons.[145] | |
| UGV / robot | ||||||
| L3Harris Technologies T4 | (illustration) |
EOD robot
Explosive ordnance disposal |
14 | 2026 | [146]
Robot selected and ordered in June 2025, to equip the DOVO. | |
| Air defence | ||||||
| Saab Giraffe 1X | — | Short-range, AESA, 3D radar | — | — | [147]
Emergency order worth €9 million, in December 2025, for anti-drone defence.[148] | |
| Senhive | — | Drone detection radar | — | — | Emergency order worth €10 million, in December 2025, for anti-drone defence.[148] | |
| NASAMS-3 | Short to medium range air-defence fire unit | 9
(fire units) |
2027 | Ordered via the Netherlands + 1 for Luxembourg, contract signed in October 2025, budget of €2.5 billion.[149] | ||
| MBDA Mistral 3 | MANPAD
Man portable air defence |
— | 2025 or 2026 | Letter of intent signed in June 2023 to purchase the Mistral 3 with multiple other countries (Cyprus, Estonia, France and Hungary). Thie intention is for a framework agreement for the acquisition of 1,000 missiles, with a first firm order of 500 missiles.[150]
In June 2024, the framework agreement for the order of the Mistral 3 was signed by the DGMR.[151] In November 2025, additional countries joined the agreement for a total of 1,500 missiles (Denmark, Romania, Slovenia, Spain).[152] In March 2026, Belgium ordered for €226.7 of Mistral missiles.[153] | ||
Planned investments
| Model | Images | Origin | Type | Quantity planned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artillery | |||||
| MLRS programme | TBD | MLRS
Multiple launch rocket system |
– | [154]
Needs for a MLRS system, to be selected / purchased in 2026.[155] Likely to be purchased in collaboration with France. Both countries are looking for two competing sovereign consortiums for this programme, or off-the-shelf solutions.[156] Potential systems:
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| Deep Strike programme | RCM2: |
TBD | Surface-to-surface missile | – | [154]
The Deep Strike programme looks to get the capacity to hit strategic targets from a distance. Several missiles could fit that expectation, some already in service, some in development, and some concepts proposed. Among the possible candidates:
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| Summarised CaMo needs | |||||
| CaMo armoured vehicles | – | AFV
Armoured fighting vehicles |
+ 819 | [166][167]
474 VBMR Griffon, 60 EBRC Jaguar, 24 Griffon MEPAC, 123 VBMR-L Serval. Together with the VBAE and the four vehicles mentioned above, the Belgian Army expects to receive a total of 1,500 armoured vehicles.[166] | |
| Armoured vehicles | |||||
| VBAE
Véhicule blindé d’aide à l'engagement |
– | IMV
Infantry mobility vehicle |
– | [168]
Vehicle in development in collaboration between France (Arquus, KNDS France) and Belgium (John Cockerill Defence), and supervised by OCCAR.[169] The cooperation agreement was signed in December 2023.[170] | |
| Logistics vehicles | |||||
| Logistics vehicles | – | TBD | Trucks | 1,199 | [171]
Logistics fleet to grow from 901 vehicles to 2,100 vehicles. |
| Engineering vehicles | |||||
| EGC
Engin du Génie de Combat |
– | AEV
Armoured engineering vehicle |
30 | [172]
Part of the CaMo collaboration framework, approved by both countries in June 2024. Project lead by OCCAR, 200 to be manufactured in total, 30 expected for Belgium.[173][174] Likely system based on the CNIM Auroch (8×8), and to be developed in collaboration with KNDS France, Texelis. | |
| Boats | |||||
| DRHIB
Droppable Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats |
TBD | RHIB
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats |
6 | [175][176]
Open tender launched in June 2025 with an option for 3 additional boats for the Netherlands Maritime Special Operations Forces. | |
| Air defence | |||||
| SAMP/T - NG
Système sol-air moyenne portée terrestre - new generation |
Medium to long range air-defence system /
Anti-medium range ballistic defence system |
3 | [177][171] | ||
| MIM-104 Patriot PAC3+ | |||||
| Skyranger 30 | SPAAG
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun |
20 | [177][171]
Base vehicle not specified yet. Existing variants of other clients use the GTK Boxer, the Pandur I EVO, the Piranha V and the PMMC G5. | ||
| VBMR-L Serval - V/SHORAD
Véhicule blindé multi-rôle léger |
– | SPAAW - V/SHORAD
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon - very short range |
– | [180]
Short range air defence based on 2-3 vehicles:
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