List of equipment of the Croatian Army

This is a list of equipment in active service with the Croatian Army.

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Heckler & Koch MP7	Germany	Personal defense weapon	4.6×30mm HK	Used by the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.
Heckler & Koch UMP	Germany	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum / .45 ACP	Standard issue of the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.^[2]
HS Produkt Kuna	Croatia	Personal defense weapon	9×19mm Parabellum	Replaced the aging Heckler & Koch MP5 and Arma ERO submachine guns used by the Croatian military and law enforcement communities.^[3]^[4] Presented at the 2025 military parade in Zagreb.

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
HS Produkt VHS-2	Croatia	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	Standard issue assault rifle. Replaced the Zastava M70 ^[5]
Heckler & Koch G36	Germany	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	Standard issue with the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.^[6]
Heckler & Koch HK416	Germany	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	Used by the CROSOFCOM.^[7]

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
FN Minimi	Belgium Croatia (licence production)^[8]	Light machine gun	5.56×45mm NATO	Acquired as squad and platoon support weapon. The purchase was completed as of 2023 per a 2023-Croatian Defence Report.^[9]^[10]
FN Minimi	Belgium Croatia (licence production)^[8]	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO
FN MAG	Belgium	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	^[11] Used on armoured vehicles as coaxial machine gun (Leopard 2A4) and on weapon stations.
M240	Belgium (design) United States (production)	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	^[12] Used on armoured vehicles as coaxial machine gun (M2 Bradley) and on weapon stations.
Browning M2	United States	Heavy machine guns	12.7×99mm NATO	Mostly mounted on armoured vehicles, including as remote weapon stations, of which 120+ are in use with the Croatian Army with more to be acquired.
Zastava M87	Yugoslavia	Heavy machine guns	12.7×108mm	Mounted on M84 tanks which are planned to be retired.^[13]

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Heckler & Koch HK417	Germany	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Standard issue designated marksman rifle.^[7]
SSG 69	Austria	Bolt action sniper rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	^[14]^[15]
Sako TRG M10	Finland	Bolt action sniper rifle	8.6×70mm	Standard issue sniper rifle.^[16]
MACS M4	Croatia	Anti materiel sniper rifle	12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG)	Standard issue anti materiel sniper rifle.^[17]

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
HS Produkt VHS-BG	Croatia	Under-barrel grenade launcher	40×46mm LV	Purchased together with HS Produkt VHS Rifles.
Heckler & Koch AG36	Germany	Under-barrel grenade launcher	40×46mm LV	Used with the HK G36 rifles.^[14]
Metallic RBG-6	South Africa Croatia (licence production)	Semi-Automatic grenade launcher	40×46mm LV	^[18] 136 used by the armed forces (124 with the regular army, 12 used with the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.
General Dynamics OTS - Mk 19	United States	Automatic grenade launcher	40×53mm HV	^[19]^[20] Used on OGPK manned turrets that are used with: M1240A1 Oshkosh M-ATV^[20] M1151 HMMV (with add-on armour kits) ^[19] Patria AMV - ABG Mk19 (BOV-Mk19)^[21]^[22] Ordered in 2022 to modify the existing M151 Protector RCWS.^[23]^[24]^[25]

Model	Launchers	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
RPG-22	Disposable	Yugoslavia Croatia	Rocket launcher	72.5 mm	Light rocket launchers used by the dismounted infantry.^[26]
RGW90 HH	Disposable	Germany	Recoilless gun	90 mm	Plans for their purchase released in 2023 (€2.99 million).^[27] In The order took place in October 2023 and was confirmed by Dynamit Nobel Defence in November 2023. The HEAT / HESH variant was purchased.^[28] Their first use in training was witnessed in May 2025. The official magazine of the Armed Forces of Croatia, "Hrvatski Vojnik", published photos of the RGW90 in use with the 1st Mechanised Battalion "the Tigers".^[29]
9K111 Fagot	Fire unit reusable, tube disposable	Soviet Union	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	120 mm	The systems were purchased from Russia / Ukraine during the Croatian War of Independence (early 1990s).^[30]^[31] They have a reserve status, but remain in use today primarily for tactical training of the anti-tank infantry units, familiarisation with the foreign weapon systems. Successor: FGM-148 Javelin.^[29]^[32]
9M113 Konkurs				135 mm
9K115 Metis				130 mm
9К115-2 Metis-M				130 mm
Spike LR	Patria AMV	Israel Germany (manufactured by Eurospike)	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	130 mm	Used from a launcher with two missiles on the side of the Elbit UT30MK2 turret that are used with the 8 Patria AMV CRO 30L IFV in service.^[33] Orders:^[34] 2017: ordered with the turrets for the Patria AMV.^[35] 2023, €11 million: for the Patria AMV in service and simulators, 20 launchers, 200 missiles Spike LR2. Additional orders expected with the 30 additional Patria AMV that are ordered.^[34]
BGM-71 TOW 2	M2A2 Bradley ODS	United States	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	152 mm	1,703 missiles as part of the acquisition of the M2A2 Bradley ODS from the US Army (no dismounted tripod launcher).^[12] All the missiles are in the RF variant (wireless guidance). The sub-variants purchased are:^[12] 1,103 TOW-2A 500 TOW-BB-RF (bunker buster) 100 TOW-2B-RF
9M14 Malyutka	BVP M-80A	Soviet Union	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	125 mm	^[36] To be retired, as the vehicle operating it is being replaced by the M2A2 Bradley ODS.^[37]

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
M57	Yugoslavia	Light mortar	60 mm	(Unknown)	^[38]^[39]^[40] Range: ≤ 3.5 km (2.2 mi) Mortars modified to meet NATO standards.
M96	Yugoslavia Croatia	Mortar	82 mm	(Unknown)	^[40]^[38]^[41] Improved variant based on the Yugoslavian M69 mortar. Range for various mines: Anti-armour: ≤ 4.8 km (3.0 mi) Standard: ≤ 5.6 km (3.5 mi) Illuminating: ≤ 4.2 km (2.6 mi) Mortars modified to meet NATO standards.
M75	Yugoslavia	Heavy mortar	120 mm	(Unknown)	^[40] Range for various mines: Anti-armour: ≤ 9.5 km (5.9 mi) Standard: ≤ 6.6 km (4.1 mi) Illuminating: ≤ 5.5 km (3.4 mi) Mortars modified to meet NATO standards.

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
M116 howitzer		United States	Ceremonial cannon (mountain gun)	75 mm L/18	12	Kept in active service primarily as ceremonial cannons.^[42] Range: ≤ 8.8 km (5.5 mi)
D-30 RH M94		Soviet Union (original design) Croatia (production / modifications)	Howitzer	122 mm L/38	(Unknown)	Some of the D-30 were transferred to Ukraine (with M1954 (M-46)).^[43] Variant modified by Croatia (new muzzle brake, redesigned trail, improved hydraulic break).^[44] To be replaced by the Caesar Mk2 artillery system.^[45]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
PzH 2000		Germany	Self-propelled howitzer	155 mm L/52	16	System purchased second-hand from the German Army (€55 million).^[46]^[47] Among the 16 howitzers:^[47] 12 in service and were modernised 1 used for training 3 for spare parts As of 2023, additional purchases are expected.^[48] Range up to 54 km (34 mi) with the V-LAP shell.
2S1 Gvozdika		Soviet Union	Self-propelled artillery	122 mm L/35	9	Belonged to the Yugoslavian Army, 9 remain in ownership of the Croatian Army.^[49] To be replaced by the Caesar Mk2 artillery system.^[45]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
M-92 Vulkan		Yugoslavia Croatia	MLRS Multiple launch rocket system	122 mm	12	System currently used by the Croatian contingent in Battle Group Poland.^[50]^[51]^[52]^[53] Former M-77 Oganj (128 mm) from the Yugoslavian Army that were inherited by Croatia, or captured during the War of Independence. Modified by Croatia to use the 122 mm rockets used within the Eastern European allied armies. Range up to 20 km (12 mi).
APR–40		Socialist Republic of Romania	MLRS Multiple launch rocket system	122 mm	30 (estimate)	Acquired by Croatia in 1991 from Romania (former Warsaw Pact) during the War of Independence. It is based on the BM-21 Grad and installed on a DAC -665T 6×6 truck. Some were transferred to Ukraine.^[54] Range up to 20 to 40 km (12 to 25 mi).

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Weapons	Quantity	Notes
M-84A4 Sniper		Yugoslavia Croatia	MBT Main battle tank	2A46 (125 mm smoothbore) Zastava M87 (12.7×108mm)	45	^[9]^[55]^[56] 72 M-84 (and 3 T-72 for spare parts) were owned / operated by Croatia.^[57] 30 M-84 and 30 M-80 IFV were transferred to Ukraine through a "Ringtausch". Germany offered an exchange for Leopard 2A8 at a discounted price.^[58]
Leopard 2A4 HRV		West Germany Germany	MBT Main battle tank	Rh-120 L/44 (120 mm smoothbore) FN MAG (7.62×51mm NATO)	≥ 10 ^[59] (estimate)	Tanks leased for training and transition to the Leopard 2 platform until the arrival of the Leopard 2A8. Introduced in service in July 2025.^[60]

Model	Origin	Type	Weapons	Quantity	Notes
BVP M-80A	Yugoslavia	IFV Infantry fighting vehicles	Zastava M55 (HS804) (20×110 mm) 9M14 Malyutka M86 PKT (7.62×54mmR)	70 (estimate)	^[61]^[62] Croatia used to have 128 vehicles, among which 104 in the IFV role (inherited from the JNA).^[61] 30 M-84 and 30 M-80 IFV were transferred to Ukraine through a "Ringtausch". Germany offered an exchange for Leopard 2 A8 at a discounted price.^[58]
M2 Bradley (M2A2 ODS SA)	United States Croatia (overhaul)	IFV Infantry fighting vehicles	^[12] M242 Bushmaster (25×137 mm) BGM-71 TOW 2 M240 (7.62×51mm NATO)	62	^[63]^[64] 89 vehicles were donated by the US, and the refurbishment of 62 Bradley is financed by Croatia, performed by Đuro Đaković.^[64] Out of 89 Bradley purchased, 62 will be in service, with the Sokolovi Battalion of the Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade.^[64] The other will be used as a spare part reserve and for training.^[65] The first 4 Bradley entered service in January 2025.^[66]
M2 Bradley (M2A2 ODS SA)	United States Croatia (overhaul)	Training vehicles Spare parts reserve	—	27	^[64] 27 out of the 89 received Bradley are used for training and as a spare parts reserve.

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Weapons / equipment	Quantity	Notes
Patria AMV - AICV (BOV-ZP) Armoured infantry command vehicle		Finland Croatia (partial local production / assembly by Đuro Đaković)	C2 Command and control	Kongsberg Protector M151 M2 Browning (12.7×99mm NATO)	2 (estimate)	^[23]
Patria AMV - AIFV-12.7 (BOV-12.7) Armoured infantry fighting vehicle		Finland Croatia (partial local production / assembly by Đuro Đaković)	APC Armoured personnel carrier	Kongsberg Protector M151 M2 Browning (12.7×99mm NATO)	(Unknown)	^[23] Part of the 96 Patria AMV used as an APC, this one equipped with a machine gun for fire support.
Patria AMV - ABG Mk19 (BOV-Mk19) Armoured infantry fighting vehicle		Finland Croatia	APC Armoured personnel carrier	Kongsberg Protector M151 Mk 19 (40×53mm HV)	(Unknown)	^[23] Part of the 96 Patria AMV used as an APC, this one equipped with an automatic grenade launcher for fire support. The grenade launchers were ordered in 2022 to equip the RCWS which was exclusively using the M2 Browning prior to that.^[23]^[74]^[25]
Patria AMV - AIFV-12.7 (BOV-12.7) Armoured infantry fighting vehicle	—	Finland Croatia (partial local production / assembly by Đuro Đaković)	APC, amphibious Armoured personnel carrier	Kongsberg Protector M151 M2 Browning (12.7×99mm NATO)	(Unknown)	^[23] Part of the 96 Patria AMV used as an APC, this one is amphibious and equipped with a machine gun for fire support.
Patria AMV - ABG Mk19 (BOV-Mk19) Armoured infantry fighting vehicle	—	Finland Croatia	APC, amphibious Armoured personnel carrier	Kongsberg Protector M151 Mk 19 (40×53mm HV)	(Unknown)	^[23] Part of the 96 Patria AMV used as an APC, this one is amphibious and equipped with an automatic grenade launcher for fire support. The grenade launchers were ordered in 2022 to equip the RCWS which was exclusively using the M2 Browning prior to that.^[23]^[74]^[25]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Weapons / equipment	Quantity	Notes
M1224 International MaxxPro PLUS (4×4)	(Turret OGPK)	United States	IMV, MRAP Infantry mobility vehicle, mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle	OGPK - manned turret (Objective Gunner Protection Kit) Browning M2 (12.7×99mm NATO)	30	Approved in 2013.^[79]^[80]^[81] Received in 2014 from the US Army.^[81] It is used by:^[82] 21 - with the army 5 - CROSOFCOM 2 - support command 2 - military police regiment
M1240 A1 Oshkosh M-ATV (4×4) MRAP All Terrain Vehicle		United States	IMV, MRAP Infantry mobility vehicle, mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle	OGPK - manned turret (Objective Gunner Protection Kit) Browning M2 (12.7×99mm NATO)	162	Approved in 2013 in 2 batches, one for 120 M-ATV, the other for 42 additional M-ATV.^[79] The 162 vehicles were received in from 2014 to 2016.^[83] 140 - GMBR (mechanised brigade) in the 1st Motorised Battalion - Wolves [hr] 15 - CROSOFCOM 5 - support command 2 - military police regiment
M1151 enhanced-armament carrier HMMWV (up-armoured capable)		United States	IMV Infantry mobility vehicle	FN M240B (7.62×51mm NATO) Mk 19 (40×53 mm HV) ANIPRC-148 (radio)	50	^[84]^[85]^[86] Programme 1202 30 M1151 HMMWV^[87] Programme 1206: 7 Humvee in 2010, equipped with ANIPRC-148 radio (3 Machine Guns and 4 )^[88] 13 Humvee purchased in 2011 (with radio + machine guns), delivered in 2011.^[89]^[90]
M1114 up-armoured armament carrier HMMWV		United States	IMV Infantry mobility vehicle		18	^[84]^[85]^[86] Programme 1202: 18 M1114 HMMWV^[87]
Iveco LMV (4×4) Light multirole vehicle		Italy Croatia	IMV, MRAP Infantry mobility vehicle, Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle	—	10	^[91]^[92]^[82] 10 purchased in 2007.^[93]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Weapons / equipment	Quantity	Notes
Patria AMV - AAV (BOV-San) Armoured ambulance vehicle		Finland Croatia (partial local production / assembly by Đuro Đaković)	Armoured ambulance	—	2	^[71] 2 out of 126 are in this variant.
RG-33 HAGA (6×6) Heavily armoured ground ambulance		South Africa	Armoured ambulance - MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle	—	20	Approved in 2013 by the USA.^[94] 20 received from the United States in 2014 / 2015.^[95]^[96]

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
MV-4	Croatia	Remote-controlled mine flail	(Unknown)	Used for demining operations.^[112] Produced in Croatia by DOK-ING.
Telerob tEODor	Germany	EOD robot Explosive ordnance disposal	(Unknown)	^[113]^[114]^[115]^[116]^[117]
IRobot PackBot P510	United States	EOD robot Explosive ordnance disposal	(Unknown)	^[118]^[117]
EOD 9	United States	EOD Suit	(Unknown)	^[117]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
CAT D8		United States	Armoured bulldozer	(Unknown)	^[112] At least 1 in service (seen at the parade).
CAT D6T		United States	Bulldozer	(Unknown)	^[112]^[97] At least 2 in service (seen at the parade).
CASE		Italy	Excavators	(Unknown)	Various number of CASE products in active use.^[119]
JCB js210	—	United Kingdom	Excavators	(Unknown)	^[120]^[121]
JCB 426 HTM		United Kingdom	Wheel loader	(Unknown)	^[112]^[122]^[123]
JCB 4CX		United Kingdom United States (partial local production / assembly)	Backhoe loader	1	Donated by the US in 2019.^[124]^[125]

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
DAF Trucks	Netherlands	Military truck	20~	60 units received from the Dutch Army reserve stock in 2001, however only 20 or so remain in service today.
TAM - Torpedo TK 130 T7 4×4 [hr]	Croatia	Military truck	80~	Large number of these trucks in various configurations still serve in many roles within Croatian Army, they're being replaced by modern models but, due to defence budget cutbacks, these vehicles are likely to remain in service for the foreseeable future.
TAM	Slovenia Yugoslavia	Military truck	150~	A large number of these trucks in various configurations still serve in many roles within the Croatian Army, they're being replaced by modern models but, due to defence budget cutbacks, these vehicles are likely to remain in service for the foreseeable future. These vehicles are, in many cases, now over 40 years old; replacement is sought when and where possible.
FAP 2026	Yugoslavia	Military truck	40~	Croatian Army inherited a large number of FAP 2026 trucks during the Croatian War of Independence and the Battle of the Barracks when the Croatian Army captured over 250~ of these trucks, today only 40~ or so remain in service in various roles and are being replaced by modern western models due to lack of spare parts.
Ford Cargo (3542D, 6×4)	Turkey	Dump truck	12	Donated by the US for the Croatian Army engineering regiment, along with other equipments (machines, field kithen, field hospital), and it supports partially the Croatian UN military peace keeping missions. Quantity in service: 6 received in April 2019 (as part of a 2017 aid package)^[129] 6 received in July 2019^[124]
Iveco ACTL tactical trucks [it]	Italy	Military truck	3	3 units ordered in 2007 with a larger delivery of Iveco Trakker heavy trucks.^[131]
Iveco EuroTrakker	Italy	Military truck	3	39 Iveco Army trucks purchased in 2004 at inflated price which caused a major scandal resulting in dismissal of the then Defence Minister. 3 of these were EuroTrakker Trucks. These trucks are mostly used in support and logistics role. These trucks are now over 20 years old.
Iveco 5T Transport Truck	Italy	Military truck	80~	Initial order of 36 vehicles made in 2004 and a subsequent order for additional 80 vehicles was made in 2008 and 2009. Currently around 80 vehicles in service.
Iveco Trakker	Italy	Military truck	32~	Initial order of a half a dozen or so vehicles was made in 2007. Most are used alongside the MAN trucks for the heavy transporter role.^[132]^[133] Currently just over a dozen or so new vehicles were delivered between 2017 and 2020 for total of 32~ vehicles at the end of 2020. ^[120]
MAN KAT1 4×4, 6×6, 8×8	Germany	Military truck	80~ ^[134]	The initial purchase of 27 German Army trucks. In 2015, the Croatian Ministry of Defence bought 10 more trucks in accordance with the 2013 Framework Agreement from the surplus of the Bundeswehr. Since 2016, a number of additional vehicles were purchased, total number exceeds 50 vehicles in service as of 2020.^[135]^[136]
MAN Tank Transporter	Germany	Military truck	20~	20 older MAN units in service, currently being replaced by other modern equivalents.
MAN TG Mill	Germany	Military truck	15~	Initial purchase of 4-5 MAN TGMIL trucks was made in 2015, to supplement the current fleet of Iveco heavy equipment transporters and replace older MAN models that were retired. In 2017/2020, Croatian Ministry of Defence bought ~10 additional MAN TGMIL trucks to supplement its current fleet of heavy trucks.^[137]
Mercedes Benz NG	Germany	Military truck		Many acquired in late 90s and early 2000s, exact number of these vehicles is unknown. A replacement by the modern Mercedes-Benz Actros is currently underway.
Mercedes-Benz Actros	Germany	Military truck	30~	Standard heavy utility vehicle of the Croatian Army, 30+ units ordered in 2010, 2017 and 2020 and all were delivered and are in service. The Croatian Army is looking to get number of new Mercedes-Benz Actros for the heavy transporter role.^[138]
Mercedes-Benz Arocs	Germany	Military truck	12~	A number of new vehicles delivered in 2019/2021, at least 4 used in the heavy transporter role with the rest being multi-use logistic trucks that come with a modular hook lift system that simplify recovery or transport of large items in the modular flatbed system.^[139]

Model	Origin	Type	Notes
Fiat Ducato	Italy	Van	Many ordered over the past decade, mostly used in logistics and transportation roles. In the process of phasing out.
Volkswagen Transporter	Germany	Van	The Croatian Army acquired large quantities of these vehicles over the years, with as many as 70 currently in service. In the process of phasing out.
Citroën Relay	France	Van	Serving as emergency response vehicles.^[142]
Iveco Daily	Italy	Van	Initial order of a half a dozen or so vehicles was made in 2007. Most are used alongside the FAP and TAM medium trucks for the logistical transport role. To replace older FAP, TAM trucks in service with the Croatian Army.
Renault Master	France	Van	Used in the personnel transportation roles.
Opel Zafira	Germany	Van	Croatian Government leased a large number of Opel Zafira vans in 2024 after the lease ended for Renault Master vans, used in transportation roles.

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
T-55TZI	Soviet Union	ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	(Unknown)	^[97]^[98]^[99] Awaiting replacement (likely based on Leopard 2).
Patria AMV - ARRV (BOV-Log) Armoured repair and recovery vehicle	Finland Croatia (partial local production / assembly by Đuro Đaković)	ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	2	^[71] 2 out of 126 are in this variant.
International MaxxPro MRV-P (6×6) MRAP Recovery Vehicle	United States	Wrecker / ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	6	^[100]^[101]^[102] It is equipped with a 30-ton boom recovery crane, and drag winches.^[103]

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
MT-55A	Soviet Union Czechoslovakia	Armoured bridge vehicle	(Unknown)	Currently awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.^[104]
TMM-3	Soviet Union	Bridge laying vehicle	(Unknown)	The TMM-3 is a heavy launch bridge kit mounted on the KrAZ 255B chassis.^[105] It is expected to be replaced by a NATO equivalent.
PMS	Soviet Union	Pontoon bridge	(Unknown)	The pontoons are mounted on both Tatra T813 8×8 and FAP 6×6 trucks.^[106]^[107] It is expected to be replaced by a NATO equivalent.
Bailey M-1	(Unknown)	Bailey bridge	(Unknown)	^[108]^[109]^[110]^[111]

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Mercedes G / Puch G	Austria West Germany Germany	Military light utility vehicle	300 (estimate)	Standard utility vehicle of the Croatian Army, 250 units ordered in the 2000s, all delivered and in service. Further deliveries in 2015 and 2017 to replace the oldest vehicles in service.
Toyota Landcruiser	Japan	Military light utility vehicle	80 (estimate)	150 ordered in 2008 and delivered in 2010, half went to other government departments, including the Ministry of the Interior. All are in good serviceable condition. It is the standard utility vehicle in service with the Croatian Army and other governmental agencies of Croatia.
Land Rover Wolf	United Kingdom	Military light utility vehicle	32 (estimate)	Primarily used by the military police. Many transferred to the Croatian Border Police. Of the 200 ordered in 1998, only 32 remain in service with the armed forces. Some 120 were transferred to civilian use, many ending up with the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service.^[127]^[128]
Jeep Wrangler J8	United States	Military light utility vehicle	5	Donated by the US for the Croatian Army engineering regiment, along with other equipments, and it supports partially the Croatian UN military peace keeping missions. Quantity in service: 5 received as part of a 2017 aid package^[129]
Ford Ranger	United States	Military light pickup	30 (owned) 120 (lesased)	The Croatian Army is currently leasing as many as 120 pickup trucks but also owns additional 30 trucks.^[130] 50 vehicles were bought for Croatian Ministry of Interior.

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Kalmar RT250	Finland	Reach stacker	(Unknown)	At least two of these are in service.^[140]^[141]^[123] Designed to handle 20 and 40-foot containers, capacity of 25 tons.^[141]^[140]
Fantuzzi	Italy	Heavy forklifts	(Unknown)	At least two of these are used by the Croatian Army. They have a capacity of 15 tons.^[140]
Locatelli	Italy	Rough terrain mobile crane	(Unknown)	At least two of these are used by the Croatian Army.^[112] They have a capacity of 20 tons.^[140]

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
BMW R 1250 RT-P	Germany	Police motorcycle	Military police motorcycle for traffic / escort	(Unknown)	^[143]^[144] Successor of the BMW K1100LT [de] that was in service prior to 2019.^[145]
Yamaha XT350	Japan	Enduro off-road motorcycle	Reconnaissance / military police	(Unknown)	^[146]^[145]^[144]
Kawasaki KLR 250	Japan	Enduro off-road motorcycle	Reconnaissance / military police	(Unknown)	^[144]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Alaska-type tents		United States	Military tents	50 (estimate)	Large number of field army tents purchased and donated by United States over the years.^[151]^[152]
Force Provider Expeditionary		United States	Field kitchen	1	^[153] Donated by the US for the Croatian Army engineering regiment, along with other equipments (engineering machines, trucks), and it supports partially the Croatian UN military peace keeping missions.

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
9K32 Strela-2M	Soviet Union Yugoslavia	Man-portable air-defense system	500~	System operational until large missile stocks are depleted. Unknown quantities donated to Ukraine.
Mistral 3	France	Short range air defense		Procurement approved by Government of Croatia on 8 December 2022. Procurement to be finalized by the end of 2025.^[156]^[157]
BOV 20/3	Yugoslavia	Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun	42	Triple M55 20mm anti-aircraft guns mounted on a BOV APC. The systems are to remain in service (in 7 batteries, each with 6 vehicles).
Strijela - 10CROA1	Croatia	Short range air defense	10	Domestically produced wheeled version of the Soviet 9K35 Strela-10 system incorporating some improvements.^[158]
9K35 Strela-10	Soviet Union	Short range air defense	5	Seen on military parade in 2025.

Model	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
Aeronautics Orbiter 3b	Israel	Fixed-wing, FLIR, mini-UAV Forward-looking infrared	ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	6	First 6 ordered in early 2018. Additional expected later on.^[165]^[166]
Elbit Skylark I	Israel	Fixed-wing low altitude mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	Unknown	^[167]^[168]^[169]^[162] One was lost by the Croatian Army.^[168]
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma	United States	Fixed-wing low altitude mini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	Unknown	Displayed in 2024/25.^[170]^[171]
DJI Mavic / Inspire	China	Mini-UAV, Multicopter	Observation	Unknown	^[172] Used at the moment for close range observation, and natural catastrophe support.

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
CAESAR Mk2	France	Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm, L/52	18	^[175] A framework agreement was signed in June 2024 for the joint procurement of the CAESAR.^[176] The budget was approved in October 2025 to order 18 howitzers (budget €320 million), the contract was signed in December 2025, delivery planned for 2029.^[175]
M142 HIMARS	United States	MLRS Multiple launch rocket system	8	^[177]^[178] Sale approved for 8 M142 HIMARS with a budget of USD $390 million, this includes:^[179] 24 × 6 M30A2 (GMLRS-AW) 24 × 6 M31A2 (GMLRS-HE with IMPS) 2 M1152 NG SECM mobile workshops 8 command and control HMMWV Budget approved in December 2024.^[177]
VBMR-L Serval	France	C2 / artillery observer armoured vehicle	15	Croatia signed the contract for the order of 18 CAESAR 6×6 MkII and 15 VBMR-L Serval armoured vehicles in December 2025.^[180]^[181]

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Leopard 2A8	Germany	MBT Main battle tank	44	^[175] In November 2024, Croatia decided to join the Leopard 2A8 programme with Germany, at that time, Croatia planned to purchase 50 tanks. They will replace the M-84 A4 Sniper.^[182] In November 2025, the budget of €1.3 billion for their purchase was approved by the parliament. Their funding will be made through the SAFE EU loans.^[175]^[183] The contract was signed in December 2025. The delivery is planned for 2028 to 2030 (with the first 6 tanks in 2028 and 19 tanks in 2029 and 2030).^[184] The contract amounts to 1.484 billion with simulators, and warranty services.^[185]
Patria CRO 30L	Finland Croatia (assembly)	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	30	^[186]^[187] In March 2023, the budget to procure additional Patria AMV with their Spike LR2 missiles was approved. 30 were planned by 2028, in the Patria AMC CRO30L variant, a total of 42 in that variant are required. Budget: €158 million^[188]
Tatra T815-7 6×6	Czech Republic	Military off-road tactical truck	420	^[175] In October 2025, the Czech and Croatian governments came to agreement on the purchase of the trucks, with deliveries from 2026 to 2030.^[189] In November 2025, the budget of €200 million for their purchase was approved by the parliament.^[175]
Tatra T815-7 8×8	Czech Republic	Military off-road tactical truck	420

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