List of equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army

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

Personal equipment

Camouflage patterns

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
M19 Netherlands Fractal Pattern Green (NFP-Green)	Netherlands	Flecktarn	–		[1]
M19 NFP-Multitone	Netherlands	Flecktarn	–		[1]
M19 NFP-Tan	Netherlands	Flecktarn	–		[1]

Uniforms

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Interim combat clothing	Netherlands	Clothing	–		[2] DOKS future combat clothing programme delayed (layered type clothing).

Protective equipment

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Batlskin Viper P6N	Canada	Combat helmet	48,800		Supplied by Galvion.[3] The helmet is covered by the appropriate M19 camouflage for the conditions (NFP-Green - Netherlands Fractal Pattern Green on the picture). UN blue variants exist, white camouflage for snow and other Dutch camouflage for other conditions.[4]
Protectievest	Netherlands	Bulletproof vest	7,000		[4][5][6] Can be used with Draagvest A, and can be worn concealed under clothing. Soft and hard ballistic plates can be used. The hard plates are torso plates and side plates. Additional protection can be attached to the vest for the neck, shoulders, throat and groin. Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. NFP-Multitone camouflage.[4]
TYR Tactical Female Enhanced EPIC Integrated Carrier	United States	Bulletproof vest	1,530 (+ 7,000 option)		[7] 1,500 used for missions, 30 for research. NFP-Multitone camouflage.[4]
Draagvest B	Netherlands	Bulletproof carrying vest	7,000		[4][5][6] All-in-one system, with a quick release system. It has MOLLE loop system to mount pouches. The vest fits ballistic plates: custom-made soft , uni-size hard torso and side plates. Additional protection can be attached to the vest for neck, shoulders, throat and groin.
Soft ballistische platen	Netherlands	Soft ballistic plates	–	–	[4] Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B
Hard ballistische platen	Netherlands	Hard ballistic plates	–	–	[4] Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B

Respirator

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
FM50	Germany	CBRN Mask	–	–	[4]

Load-carrying equipment

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Draagvest A	Netherlands	Carrying vest	7,000		[4][5][6] 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.[5][6] Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.
37-liter backpack	Netherlands	Tactical backpack	7,000		[4][5][6] Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.
55-liter backpack	Netherlands	Heavy backpack	–	Without the side pouch = 55 liters	[4] Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.
80-liter backpack	Netherlands	Heavy backpack	–	With the side pouch = 55 liters	[4] Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.
Set of pouches for equipment	Netherlands	Pouches	7,000		[5][6] Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. NFP-Multitone camouflage.

Weapons

Pistols

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
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.[8]

Infantry Rifles

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
Colt Canada C7NLD/C8NLD	Canada	Assault rifle (C7NLD) Carbine (C8NLD)	5.56×45mm NATO	Colt C7NLD Colt C8NLD	Standard service rifle and carbine. Modernized versions of the Diemaco C7 rifle and C8 carbine. Since 2009, both the C7s and C8s were modified to meet the latest requirements. All 25,000 rifles have been equipped with an Aimpoint CompM4 optic, a telescopic stock, a modified fire regulator, a laser-light module and a rail system. A new tan coating has also been applied. The modernized versions are called C7NLD and C8NLD. They also received a Brügger & Thomet grip with extendable bipod for a more stable prone shooting position.[9]
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.[10]
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)

Machine guns

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
FN Minimi	Belgium	Light machine gun	5.56×45mm NATO		Standard light machine gun.[11]
FN MAG	Belgium	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO		Standard general-purpose machine gun.[12]
M2HB-QCB	Belgium	Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO		Standard heavy machine gun.[13]

Long range rifles

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
Heckler & Koch HK417	Germany	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO		Designated marksman rifle in use with the Korps Commandotroepen and infantry sniper groups.[10]
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[14]
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.[14]
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.[15]

Shotguns

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
Mossberg M590A1	United States	Pump action shotgun	12 gauge		Used for jungle warfare and door breaching.[16]

Grenades

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
RUAG HG85 "Nr. 300/Nr. 330"	Switzerland	Hand grenade	Fuse		Nr. 300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85 grenade.

Grenade launchers

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
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.[17]
Heckler & Koch UGL	Germany	Grenade launcher	40×46mm LV		Mounted under C7 rifles and C8 carbines.[9]
M320 Grenade Launcher Module	United States  Germany	Grenade launcher	40×46mm LV		In use with special forces of the Korps Commandotroepen.[18]

Anti-tank weapons

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
M72A3 LAW	Norway  United States	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.[19]
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.[20] New procurement in 2020.[21]
Spike MR	Israel  Germany  Netherlands	Anti-tank guided missile	152 mm		Previously known as "GILL" in the Dutch Army.[22] Selected in June 2001, ordered in August 2001: 297 launchers, 2,400 missiles to Euromissile GmbH and Thales Nederlands for USD $150 million.[23] First delivery in 2004.[24] Range: 200 to 2,000 m (220 to 2,190 yd)
Spike LR	Israel	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.[25] 84 missiles received in 2017[26] and 2018.[27] Range: 200 to 4,000 m (220 to 4,370 yd)
Spike LR2	Israel  Germany	Anti-tank guided missile	152 mm		Approved by the parliament in September 2024, to be ordered in October 2024 and enter service in 2026.[28] They will replace the Spike MR,[29] and also equip the modernised CV90. A new launch unit iCLU will also be ordered.[30] Range: 200 to 5,500 m (220 to 6,010 yd), and NLOS capabilities.

Weapons accessories

Model	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Notes
Aimpoint 3×	Sweden	Day telescopic sight	—	—	[31] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.
Schmidt & Bender 3-12×50	Germany	Day telescopic sight	—		[32] Used with the HK417 DMR and the Accuracy International AX.[33]
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	—	—	[34] 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)	—	—	[33] Used with the Accuracy International AX.
FLIR Sniper	United States	Night sight	—	—	[35] Used with the Barrett M107A1.
Aimpoint CompM2	Sweden	Non-magnified red dot	—		[32] Used with the HK417 DMR.
Aimpoint CompM4	Sweden	Non-magnified red dot	—		[31] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.
Rheinmetall LMD Laser module double beam	United States	IR Laser sight	—	—	[31] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.
Rheinmetall VarioRay LLM Laser light module	Germany	Laser sightTactical light	—		[31] Used by the KCT with the Colt C7/C8 and HK416A5.[32]
Brügger&Thomet handle/ tripod	Switzerland	Vertical handle / tripod	—		[31] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.

Electronic and optical equipment

Night vision

Model	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Notes
XACT 32 NV Micro night vision monocular	Israel	Night vision goggles	4,300		[36][37][38]

Observation and targeting equipment

Model	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Notes
Swarovski	Austria	Spotting scope	—	—	[39][40]
Leica vector 21B	Switzerland	Binocular / rangefinder / compass / Digital Advances GPS Receiver	—		[41]
Safran MOSKITO TI™	Switzerland	Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers)	1,000		[42]
Safran JIM Compact	Switzerland	Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers)	—		[43] Artillery targeting system[44]
Safran STERNA	Switzerland	Goniometer	—
Thales LF28A	—	Laser Target Designator	—		[41] 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)

Combat Vehicles

Main battle tanks

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Leopard 2A6MA2	Germany	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.[45]

Infantry fighting vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
CV9035NL MLU	Sweden	Infantry fighting vehicle	128[46]		[47][48] 184 CV9035 MkIII IFV ordered in December 2004, and 8 instruction vehicles, entering service from 2008.[49][50] 44 sold to Estonia in 2004.[51] MLU upgrade signed in 2021 for 122 combat vehicles to be brought to the standard CV9035 Mk.IIIC, to be delivered by 2027, and an option for 19 further to be modernised.[52] Additionally, 6 instruction vehicles to be updated.[53] All vehicles are assembled at Van Halteren Technologies in the Netherlands. The main modernisation includes:[52] New BAE D-Series turret Elbit Iron Fist Light Kinetic (IFLK) active protection system ATGM Spike LR2 launcher New drive elements (modernised active suspension VCS G4, rubber tracks) Among the none-modernised vehicles, 15 chassis are to be used for the Mjölner mortar carrier.[54]

Wheeled armoured fighting vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Boxer	Germany  Netherlands	Multi role armoured vehicle	200[47]		[55][46] Produced by ARTEC (JV between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Netherlands). Operational since 2014, inititally 200 vehicles ordered in five variants:[55] 36 command posts 52 ambulances 92 engineering troops vehicles 12 cargo vehicles 8 driver training vehicle Planned future orders: 10 Boxer Knifefish (electronic warfare)[56] 72 Boxer RCT30 (infantry fighting vehicle)[56]
Bushmaster	Australia	Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected	102[46]		[47][57] 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)[58] Casualty evacuation[59] Engineering vehicle Explosive ordinance disposal Mid-life upgrade, of all 102 vehicles, the modernised vehicles to enter service between 2024 and 2027.[60]
Manticore	Italy	Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected	200[61] (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.[62] The variants selected include:[63] Hard-top (combat variant) Soft-top (combat variant) Pick-up (logistics variant) Casualty Transport (CAST, ambulance variant) MP/AFSV (Military Police/Air Force Security Vehicle) The order includes 130 RCWS FN deFNder® Light equipped with the FN Minimi or the FN MAG.[64]
Fennek	Netherlands  Germany	Reconnaissance vehicle	345[46]		[47] 367 purchased originally.[65] After modernisation, 345 vehicles will remain in service:[65] 146 LVB (light reconnaissance) 47 FST (fire support team) 18 SWP (Stinger weapon platform SHORAD)After modernisation:[65] 44 AD (general service) 46 LRAT (long-range anti-tank with Spike LR2) 4 AD VCP (forward command post) 36 AD mortar (81mm mortar transporter) 10 DTV (driver training vehicle) 2 OLM (not operational, education for maintenance) The fleet is undergoing a mid-life update which includes the provision of a Driver Night Vision System, modified weapon mounts with smoke launchers, LAZ400 thermal image systems, extendable mast with a new BAAIINL camera and Saab's Barracuda mobile camouflage system.
TPz Fuchs	Germany	Electronic warfare vehicle CBRN reconnaissance vehicle	16		[47][66] Multiple versions in use. 9 EW vehicles, 6 NBC vehicles and 1 driver training vehicle: Electronic warfare (EW): Fuchs "EOV Sensorstation": Sensor station that intercepts radio and other data signals from a large area with a 19-meter high antenna mast. Fuchs "EOV Peilstation": Communications reconnaissance system with enemy transmitter locating system. Fuchs "EOV Stoorstation": Communications jamming station. Fuchs "NBC": CBRN reconnaissance vehicles. Fuchs driver training vehicle

Light tactical vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
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.[67] Additional 41 vehicles ordered on 19 December 2022, for use by the Rangers of 11 Air Assault Brigade for SOF support purposes.[68]
Rheinmetall Caracal	Germany  Netherlands	Military light utility vehicle	504[69]		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.[69]
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.[70] 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.[71]

Miscellaneous Vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Volkswagen Amarok	Germany	Pick-up	1,527		All ordered vehicles in service since 2018.[72]
MB 290GD 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.[73]
Toyota Land Cruiser	Japan	Utility vehicle	—		Used by the 11 Air Assault Brigade.[74]
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.[75]
Defenture MDQ	Netherlands	All-terrain vehicle	274 on order		Diesel ATV produced for the armed forces by Dutch manufacturer Defenture.[76] 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	48		Quad for Korps Commandotroepen and deployed conventional infantry.[77]
KTM LC4	Austria	Motorcycle	104		Used by 11 Air Assault Brigade.[78]
KTM 350 EXC-F	Austria	Motorcycle	89		89 new motorcycles entering service since 2020 with 11 Air Assault Brigade, will replace some of the KTM LC-4s.[79]
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.[80]

Artillery

Rocket artillery

Name	Origin	Type	Caliber	Number	Image	Details
PULS	Israel	Multiple rocket launcher	122 mm 160 mm 306 mm 330 mm 370 mm	2[81] (delivered as of February 2024, total 20 on order)		20 ordered in 2023.[82][83] In February 2024 the first PULS multiple rocket launcher arrived in the Netherlands.[84] Serial production is planned for 2025–26 and these systems will be installed on the Scania XT Gryphus 8×8 trucks from the start.[84] First system mounted on Tatra 815-7 6×6.[81]

Howitzers

Name	Origin	Type	Caliber	Number	Image	Details
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.[85] Suited to fire the 155mm GPS-guided Excalibur grenade, 3,500 shells ordered initially, + 1999 ordered in 2021[86]
25-pounder	United Kingdom	Gun-howitzer	87.6 mm	8		Only used for ceremonial gun salutes.[87]

Mortars

Name	Origin	Type	Caliber	Number	Image	Details
Hirtenberger M6 C-640 Mk.1	Austria	Infantry mortar	60 mm	155		New 60 mm mortars in service with infantry battalions since 2019.[88][89]
Hirtenberger M8 R-1365	Austria	Mortar	81mm	122		122 new Hirtenberger M8 mortars entering service from 2023 onwards, replacing the L16A2 mortars.[90]
L16A2	United Kingdom	Mortar	81mm	63		Being replaced by 122 new 81 mm mortars.[89]
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.[89]

Engineering vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
AEV 3 Kodiak	Germany   Switzerland	Armoured engineering vehicle	10		All operational since May 2018. In use with the armoured engineer battalions.[91]
YPR-765	Netherlands	Armoured personnel carrier	60[47]		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.[92] Several hundreds of reserve YPRs were donated to Ukraine.
Leopard 2 Bergepanzer 3 "Büffel"	West Germany  Germany	Armoured recovery vehicle	25[46]		Undergoing modernisation starting in 2019.[93] First updated vehicles were delivered in 2022, process to be completed by 2027.[94] [46]
DAF YBB-95.480	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.[95][96]
DAF YBZ-3300	Netherlands	Recovery truck	–		255 delivered in the early '90s. To be replaced by 90 new recovery trucks.[96]
Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke "Leguan"	Germany	Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	8		8 Leopard 2 armoured vehicle-launched bridge (Leguan), MLC-80.[97][98]
GDELS IRB Improved Ribbon Bridge	United States	Pontoon bridge	3 systems		The system consists of middle and end pontoons and boats to move these bridge sections across the water. The system also includes means to transport bridge sections and boats on land and so-called bridge adapter pallets. Able to create a 225 meter bridge connection. Systems purchased in 2023, first deliveries took place in November 2024.[99] Deliveries to be completed by June 2026.[100][101]
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge (short span)	United Kingdom	Military bridge	–		9 meters long bridge, hand assembled.[102]
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge	United Kingdom	Military bridge	–		[103][104]
MLC-70 wegenmatsysteem	Netherlands  Germany	Military engineering vehicle	10		Used to lay roads.[105]
GDELS MAMBA	Germany	Pedestrian military bridge	–
Liebherr G-LTM 1090-4.2	Germany   Switzerland	Armoured mobile crane	4		[106][107]
Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2	Germany   Switzerland	Mobile crane	8		Succeeds to Liebherr FKM and Liebherr KTM.[106]
Van Bouwel Spidercrane	Netherlands	Light mobile crane	7		[106]
Caterpillar D6T	United States	Bulldozer	8		[108]
Volvo EC220D	Sweden	Crawler excavator	7		[109][108]
JCB 4CX-M	United Kingdom  United States	Backhoe loader	13		11th Airmobile Brigade[108]
Cat 930M	United States	Wheel loader	43		[110]
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.[110][111]
Tobroco-Giant G2700 X-TRA HD+
Tobroco-Giant G3500 X-TRA
Way Industry Božena-4 and Božena-5	Slovakia	Demining robot skid steer	–		[102][112]
tEODor	Germany	Large explosive ordinance disposal robot	–		Made by Telerob[113]
Telemax	Germany	Medium explosive ordinance disposal robot	–		Made by Telerob[114]
Dragon Runner	United States	Small explosive ordinance disposal robot	–		[115]
MAN SX 2000 - Brunnenbohrgerät U3V	Germany	Well drill	–		[116][117]
IFFS BV - Iveco Eurocargo 4×4	Italy	Fire engine	–	–	Spraying vehicle[118][119]
Brinkmann & Niemeijer	Netherlands	Electric generator	500[120]		[121] "20 kVA Perkins defensie aggregaat | BNMRP20-5G3" equipped on trucks, to supply the containers with energy[122]
			–		[121]

Logistics vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Transport vehicles
DAF XF semi-trailer truck	Netherlands	Truck	104		112 semi-trailer trucks (165 kN DAF XF-trucks and 450 kN/600 kN Broshuis-trailers) operational since 2005.[123]
DAF YA 4440/4442	Netherlands	Truck	1,200		Various versions, to be partially replaced by additional Scania XT "Gryphus" from 2019 onwards.[124] Over 1000 vehicles transferred to Ukraine.
Iveco Stralis	Italy	Truck	—		Used in several variants, Semi truck 4×2 and 6×2[125] Iveco Stralis 450 (transport truck with trailers 6×4)
Scania PLS trucks	Sweden	Truck	552		Various versions in service since 2005.[126]
Scania XT "Gryphus" 4×4 Low Operational 50 kN (5 tons)[127]	Sweden	Truck	3,065		Replacing the majority of the DAF YA-4400/4442, YA-2300 and YT-2300 trucks, gradually entering service since 2019. Various versions.[128][129]
Scania XT "Gryphus" 6×6 Low Operational 100 kN (10 tons)[127]	Sweden	Truck
Scania XT "Gryphus" 8×8 High Operational 100 kN (10 tons)[127]	Sweden	Truck
Scania XT "Gryphus" 6×6 Low Operational 150 kN (15 tons)[127]	Sweden	Semi truck
Tatra Phoenix PR3333 6×6	Czech Republic	Hooklift truck with trailer	4	Illustration	[130][131] Also additional purchased for the Royal Marechaussee.
Trailers
Broshuis 7-axle 650kN trailer [de] (Tropco)	Netherlands	Low loader trailer	39		[132][133]
Broshuis 4-axle 400kN trailer [de] (Tropco)	Netherlands	Low loader semi-trailer	63		[132][133]
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.[134][135]
Broshuis Medium Equipment Transporters (low loaders	Netherlands	Low loader semi-trailer, medium transporter[136]	40		Purchased in March 2025.[134][135]
Broshuis semi low loaders	Netherlands	Semi-low loaders[137]	18		Purchased in March 2025.[134][135]
Broshuis flat trailers	Netherlands	Flat trailer[138]	11		Purchased in March 2025.[134][135]
Broshuis 4-axle drawbar trailers	Netherlands	Drawbar trailer	38		Purchased in March 2025.[134][135]
Material handling vehicles
Liftking LK30P-NL	Canada	Heavy rough-terrain forklift	68		[139]
Bobcat TL25.60	United States	Telehandler	71		[140]
Bobcat TL35.105L

Communications equipment

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Communication systems
Thales PR4G - FM9000	France	VHF Radio	10,000 (estimate)	—	[141][142] All delivered by 2001.[143]
Elbit E-Lynx	Israel	Tactical radio	—		[144][145][146][147]
Command and control systems
Elbit Raptor C2	Israel	Command system	—	—	[147]

Air defence

Air defence systems

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Anti-air systems
FIM-92 Stinger	United States	MANPADS	—		Operated across various army units,[148] 200 donated to Ukraine in February 2022 amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine[149]
FIM-92K Stinger Block I	United States	MANPADS	—		940 to be ordered with Germany and Italy in 2024 through NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), export approved by DSCA[150]
Fennek SWP Stinger Weapon Platform	Germany  Netherlands	Short-range air defence	18		Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery[148] 18 Fennek ADs were converted to Stinger Weapon Platforms (SWPs) in 2007. This air defence version of the Fennek is equipped with a fully integrated Stinger Launching System (SLS) with which 4 ready-to-fire Stinger missiles in 2 launchers. The SLS is mounted on a Pedestal Mounted Air Defence System (PMADS) built in Turkey by Aselsan.
NASAMS II	Norway	Medium-range surface-to-air missile	2 batteries (2 × 3 launchers)		Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery[151] With AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radars and initial 100 AIM-120B missiles ordered in 2006 for the NASAMS system.
MIM-104 Patriot	United States	Long-range surface-to-air missile	4 batteries (4×6 launchers)		Operated by 802 Squadron, upgraded to the latest US Army version with Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 MSE missiles.[152]
Anti-drone systems
Elbit Systems ReDrone	Israel	Counter UAS system	—	—	[153][154][155] System made off: Vehicle DAiR radar SIGINT sensors COAPS-L electro-optical system Electronic attack capabilities Command and control system

Surveillance radars

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Thales SQUIRE	Netherlands	Battlefield radar	81		SQUIRE is a man-portable medium-range ground surveillance radar that can detect and classify moving targets on, or close to, the ground at ranges up to 48 km. Contract signed for 62 radars in 2002, 60 radars upgraded from 2018 onwards.[156] 21 additional radars ordered in October 2024.[157]
TRML-3D	Germany	Early warning radar	5		Part of GBADS Phases 1 and 2[158]
Thales Nederland GM 200 MM/C	Netherlands	Multi-mission 4D AESA radar	26		9 radars ordered in 2021, 6 for the Fire Support Command and 3 for the Ground Air Defence Command.[159][160] First delivered in February 2024.[161][162] 7 additional ordered in April 2024.[163] Acquisition of 2 further systems announced in the deviation report of the Defence Projects Overview of September 2024, bringing the total to 18.[164] 8 further systems announced as part of the MRAD and SHORAD recplacement project, bringing the total to 26 radars of which 14 for air-defence and 12 for counter-battery purposes.[165]

Unmanned aerial vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Role	Number	Image	Details
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.[166]
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.[167]
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma	United States	Fixed-wing low altitude UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	12		Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and Wasp III.[168]
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.[168]
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.[168] 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.[169]

Future equipment

Orders

Armoured vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
CV90 Mjolner	Sweden	Infantry fighting vehicle	15 on order	Swedish Army Mjölner	[145] 15 on order with dual-barrel 120mm mortar turret, delivery planned for 2028 based on Swedish Mjölner.[170][171] 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.[172]

Communication equipment

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
L3 Harris AN/PRC-117G	United States	Backpack radio	—		[145][173] 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	—	—	[174]
L3 Harris AN/PRC-163	United States	Handheld radio	—		[145][173] 10 watt radio, covering a waveband of 30 MHz (0.030 GHz) to 2,600 MHz (2.6 GHz). Selected in November 2023.

Air defence

Name	Origin	Vehicle	Type	Number	Image	Details
NASAMS	Norway	—	MRAD SAM Medium range air-defence, surface-to-air missile	21		[175] To be equipped with the AIM-120 AMRAAM-ER missiles.[176][177]
NOMADS	Norway  Germany	ACSV G5	SHORAD Short range air-defence	18[178]		[175] 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).[176][179] To enter service by 2028.[180]
NOMADS command	Norway  Germany	ACSV G5	SHORAD command vehicles Short range air-defence	5[181]		[181] As part of the NOMADS air defence system, the Netherlands will purchase 5 command vehicles based on the ACSV G5.
Skyranger 30	Switzerland  Germany	ACSV G5	SPAAG Self-propelled anti-air gun	22		Self-propelled anti-air gun to be ordered soon by the Dutch Army.[182]

Planned orders

Small arms

Name	Origin	Type	Cartridge	Image	Details
Future assault rifle	—	—	5.56×45mm NATO	Colt C7NLD Colt C8NLD	Replacement of the Colt Canada C7NLD/C8NLD for 2030, contract expected in 2026 or 2027.[183]

Machine

Armoured vehicles

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Leopard 2A8	Germany	Main battle tank	46 planned[184] (6 in option)		In the 2024 Defence Paper, presented in September 2024, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence announced plans to regain a fully Dutch tank battalion. The order will consist of 46 Leopard 2A8 tanks, with an option for an additional 6 tanks.[185] In October 2024, the government confirmed the plan, with the intention to be delivered from 2027 to 2030, and a budget ranging from €1 to 2.5 billion.[186]
Boxer RCT30	Germany  Netherlands	Mission module	72 planned		In the 2024 Defence Paper, plans were announced to bolster the firepower of 13th Light Brigade with Boxers with a rapid-fire cannon and anti-tank guided missiles. On 24 September 2024, State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman announced the conversion of 72 existing Boxers, with the RCT30 mission module. Procurement will take place in close coordination with the Bundeswehr.[56]
Boxer Knifefish	Germany	Reconnaissance vehicle	10 planned		10 Electronic Warfare (EW) vehicles to be ordered based on Boxer chassis in cooperation with Germany, as part of the joint Knifefish project.[56]
FFG ACSV G5	Germany	Support vehicle	100 to 150 planned		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.[187]

Communication equipment

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Image	Details
Foxtrot programme	Netherlands	Interoperable communication network	—	—	[188] 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[189] 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	—	—	[174]

See also

• List of equipment of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps
• List of active Royal Netherlands Navy ships
• List of active aircraft of the Royal Netherlands Air Force