List of equipment of the Royal Danish Army

This is a list of current equipment of the Royal Danish Army.

Weapons

Knives

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Bajonet M/95 (M7 bayonet)		United States	Bayonet	Only used by Livgarden affixed to the M/95. Ceremonial use only uniform for when conscripts of Livgarden are on guard duty in front of palaces and so on
Feltkniv M/96 (Glock Feldmesser FM 78)		Austria	Field knife	Standard Issue[1] Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service

Pistols

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Pistol 9mm P320 (Lüke & Ortmeier Holding Gruppe ↓↓↓ SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry)		Germany(Parent company) United States(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Pistol	9×19mm NATO	Standard issue pistol[2][3] Modified with a flared magwell and using 21-round magazines[2][3] There was a minor dispute with Glock surrounding the adoption[4][5] No M/XX designation due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name.
Pistol 9mm P365 (Lüke & Ortmeier Holding Gruppe ↓↓↓ SIG Sauer P365)		Germany(Parent company) United States(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Pistol	9×19mm NATO	Micro-Compact for use by Military Police and SOKOM[2] No M/XX due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name.
Pistol M/?? (Glock 20)		Austria	Pistol	10×25 mm	Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius on Greenland[6] Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague) due to the dangerous wild life of Greenland.[7]

Carbines and assault rifles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Gevær M/10 A4 (Colt Canada C8 IUR)		Canada (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Carbine	5.56×45mm NATO	Standard service rifle.[8] Rolled out in 2016 with the primary goal of cutting down on the weight of the A2
Gevær M/10 A4 Kort (Colt Canada C8 IUR)		Canada (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Carbine	5.56×45mm NATO	Standard service rifle of the navy built for the close quarters of a ship. Low quantities are present in the army and talks of wider issuing for vehicle crews are ongoing.
Gevær M/?? (MK18)		United States	Carbine	5.56×45mm NATO	Used by Jægerkorpset[9]
Gevær M/10 A2 (Colt Canada C8 IUR A2)		Canada (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Carbine	5.56×45mm NATO	Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts.[8]
Karabin M/96 (Diemaco C8 Carbine)		Canada	Carbine	5.56×45mm NATO	Replaced in 2010 by the M10 rifle still around on some bases as reserve and used by Home Guard units.[10]
Gevær M/95 (Diemaco C7)		Canada	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	Replaced by the M10 in 2010; still used by conscripts of Livgarden for ceremonial use and by Home Guard units.[10]
Gevær M/?? Lüke & Ortmeier Holding Gruppe ↓↓↓ (SIG Sauer MCX)		Germany(Parent company) United States(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Carbine	7.62×35mm	Used by Jægerkorpset[11]

Bolt-action rifles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Gevær M/53-17 (M1917 Enfield)		United States	Bolt-action rifle	7.62×63mm	Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius in Greenland[6] Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague Conventions) due to the dangerous wildlife of Greenland.[7]

Machine guns

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Let Maskingevær M/?? (FN Herstal Minimi)		Belgium	Light machine gun	5.56×45mm NATO	Used by Frømandskorpset[12] and Jægerkorpset[13]
Let Maskingevær M/60 (U.S. Ordnance M60E6)		United States (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	General purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Supplied by US Ordnance, upgrade of the M60E4 to fit Danish requirements.[14] Standard issue to Danish LMGs
Let Maskingevær M/?? (FN Herstal MAG)		Belgium	General purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Used on the EH101 "Merlin" helicopter[15] The new coaxial machine gun in the CV9035 MLU package[16][17]
Let Maskingevær M/62 (Rheinmetall MG3)		Germany	General purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Used by Home Guard units[18] Vehicle mounted in Leopard 2 and CV90 Many informal names like Nazisaven ("The Nazi saw"),[19] Hitlersaven ("The Hitler saw"),[20] or Jødesaven ("The Jew saw")[21]
Tungt Maskingevær M/2001 (M2 Browning machine gun)		United States	Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	Mounted on a vehicle or tripod[22] Issued with: ELCAN Spectre DR 1,5-6× ELCAN C79 TMG Night optic Thermal in STAVS

Precision rifles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Finskyttegevær, Kort (Colt Canada C20 DMR)		Canada	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Replaced the HK417[23]
Finskyttevåben M/04 (SAKO TRG)		Finland	Bolt-action Sniper rifle	8.6×70mm	Old model was a standard SAKO TRG-42 with Picatinny rails[24]
Finskyttevåben M/04 Updated Variant (SAKO TRG A1)		Finland	Bolt-action Sniper rifle	8.6×70mm	A new model has started circulating featuring a skeletonized stock and M-LOK and Keymod attachment system[25]

Anti-materiel rifles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Minerydningsgevær M/95 (Barrett Firearms Manufacturing M82)		United States	Anti-materiel rifle	12.7×99mm NATO	Primary use is for EOD[26]
Finskyttegevær, Lang (Accuracy International AX50)		United Kingdom	Anti-materiel rifle	12.7×99mm NATO	Danish sniper's primary anti-materiel rifle[27][25]

Hand grenades

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Charge	Notes
Håndgranat M/54		Denmark	Fragmentation Grenade	190g Trotyl	Issued with a new plastic hinge[28] Kill primarily uses overpressure with fragmentation as a secondary property
Håndgranat M/85A3 (Rheinmetall Type 85)		Germany	Fragmentation Grenade	50g Nitropenta 3500 Pre-formed fragmentes in offensive configuration[29]	Purcheased both in a defensive and offensive configuration To supplement the M/54 in scenarios where M/54s can cause structural instability [30]
Minihåndgranat (MISAR MU-50G)	[a]	Italy	Mini-Fragmentation Grenade	50g of Composition B and 1400 steel balls[31]	Use unknown[32]
Chokgranat 1-Bang M/?? (Centanex CTX-1-C)		United Kingdom	Stun grenade	1 Charge	Issued Flash Bang[32]
Chokgranat 6 & 7-Bang M/05 (Centanex CTX-6-OP CTX-7-OP)		United Kingdom	Stun grenade	Dependent on model: 6 Charges 7 Charges	Issued Flash Bang that comes in 2 models.[32]
Røghåndgranat M/57		Denmark	Smoke Grenade	Phosphorus smoke grenade	Fast expansion smoke grenade[33]
Røghåndbombe M/77		Denmark	Smoke Grenade	Hexit smoke grenade	Former standard-issue smoke grenade[33] Used for training purposes only due to the smoke released being poisonous[34]
Røghåndbombe KM M/93		Denmark	Smoke Grenade	Unknown base	Standard Issue smoke grenade[33]
Røghåndgranat M/03	[a]	Unknown	Smoke Grenade	Phosphorus smoke grenade	Fast expansion smoke grenade[33] Replacement for the M/57
Røghåndgranat M/10		Unknown	Signal Smoke Grenade	Hexit smoke grenade	Signal grenade that comes in Green,Blue and Orange[33]

Grenade launchers

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
GRK M/13 (Lewis Machine & Tool Company M203 grenade launcher)		United States	Grenade Launcher	40×46 mm LV	New modified M203 grenade launcher fitting the M10 rifle and with the ability to fire high-velocity grenades.[35] It can be used standalone on a stock or mounted on the rifle. Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: HE FRAG[36] HEAT[36] Flechette[37](Used in Afghanistan; unknown if still in use) Less Lethal: Rubber Buckshot[36] Smoke[36] Flash[36] Sponge[36]
GRK Super Six (Milkor MGL)		South Africa	Revolver grenade launcher	40×46 mm LV	Used by Military Police[38] Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: HE FRAG[36] HEAT[36] Flechette[37](Used in Afghanistan; unknown if still in use) Less Lethal: Rubber Buckshot[36] Smoke[36] Flash[36] Sponge[36]

Anti-tank weapons

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
Panserværnsvåben M/72 ECLAW (Nammo M72 EC)		United States (Design) Norway (Manufacture)	Disposable Anti-tank weapon	66 mm	ECLAW (Enhanced Capability Light Anti-tank Weapon) variant Usually just referred to as PNÆV[39]
Panserværnsvåben M/95 (Saab Bofors Dynamics AT4)		Sweden	Disposable Anti-tank weapon	84 mm	Used in limited quantities; most have been donated to Ukraine[40] but is still the dominant anti-tank training weapon for the HRU and MBU
Dysekanon M/85 (Saab Bofors Dynamics Carl Gustav recoilless rifle)		Sweden	Man-portable multi-role weapon system[41]	84 mm	M4 model[42] Multiple ammunition types:[43] HEAT HEDP HEAT TANDEM HE FRAG Dart Illumination Smoke Has the informal name of Dødens Pusterør(Death Blowgun)[44]
Panserværnsmissilsystem SPIKE (EuroSpike GmbH SPIKE LR2)		Israel (Design) Germany (Manufacturing)	Anti-tank guided missile	130 mm	Purchased both for vehicle-mounting and foot-mobile[45][46]

Infantry indirect fire weapons

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
Middel Tung Mortér M/81 (M252 Mortar)		United States	Mortar	81 mm	Unknown	Used by Slesvigske Fodregiment (Light infantry)[47][better source needed]
Tung Mortér M/10 (Soltam K6)		Israel	Mortar	120mm	20+ [48]	[49]

Mines

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Charge	Notes
Alarmmine M/87		Unknown	Alarm mine	Phosphorus charge	Tripwire warning Device[33]
Personnelmine M/80 (Claymore)		United States	Anti-personnel mine	700 Steel balls per unit 680g of C4	Was formerly used as a victim-activated/booby-trap anti-personnel mine but can now only be used in a "command detonation" mode through a trigger to be in line with the Ottawa Treaty[50]
FFV-013 (Fordonsmina 013)		Sweden	Anti-personnel mine	1,200 Steel balls per unit	Was formerly used as a victim-activated/booby-trap anti-personnel mine but can now only be used in a "command detonation" mode through a trigger to be in line with the Ottawa Treaty[51][52][53]
Pansermine M/56 .	[a]	Denmark	Anti-Tank Mine	7,2 kg of TNT	Suspected to be a copy of the French M51/52 landmine[54] Some donated to Ukraine[55]
Pansermine M/88 (M15)		United States	Anti-Tank Mine	10.3 kg of Composition B	[56]

Weapons accessories

Sights

Name	Image	Reticle	Origin	Type	Notes
Termisk Kikkert M/23 ( Pixels on Target VooDoo-S)	[a]		United States	Weapon flip-mount Thermal sight	New flip style thermal sight issued at the combat troops to replace the Insight MTM[57] Capable of Black hot, White hot, Black hot edge and white hot edge
Termisk Kikkert M/09 (L3 Insight MTM monocular)			United States	Weapon mounted Thermal sight	Used for detection of enemy heat signatures Can be used in hand-held configuration Donated to Ukraine numbers remaining unknown[58]
ELCAN Optical Technologies Spectre DR 1-4x 5.56			Canada(Manufacture) Denmark(Design specification)	Variable Prism sight	1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 5.56 out to 500m Used for M10 Rifles by active service[59]
ELCAN Optical Technologies Spectre DR 1-4x 7.62			Canada(Manufacture) Denmark(Design specification)	Variable Prism sight	1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 7.62 out to 800m Used for LMG M/60 by active service[59]
ELCAN Optical Technologies Spectre DR 1.5-6x 12.7	[a]		Canada(Manufacture) Denmark(Design specification)	Variable Prism sight	1.5-6× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 12.7 out to 1200m Used on TMG M/2001
OPTI M/95 (ELCAN Optical Technologies C79A2-1)			Canada	Prism sight	3.4× magnification for 5.56[60][10] Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service
OPTI M/98 (ELCAN Optical Technologies C79A2-1)			Canada	Prism sight	3.4× magnification for 7.62 Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service
NATSI M/99 (ELCAN Optical Technologies ?)			Canada	Night sight	NVG optic for LMG M/60 and M/62[61]Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Termisk Kikkert M/23 for active service
Aimpoint T1 Micro			Sweden	Red dot sight	Used by conscripts of Livgarden affixed to the M/95 Rifle. Main sight for grenadelauncher,[10] Back-up sight for LMG M/60 for active service and primary sight for Home Guard units[62]
Rødpunktssigte M/04 (Aimpoint CompM2 & M4S)			Sweden	Red dot sight	CompM2 pictured top, M4S Pictured bottom Used by Home Guard units. Both optics fall under the name Rødpunktssigte M/04 [10]
Magpul M-Bus Flip Up Irons		N/A	United States	Iron sight	Rifle back-up sight and used by HBU conscripts as primary sight. Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][60]
Mission First Tactical Flip Up Irons	[a]	N/A	United States	Iron sight	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[63]

Magazines

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Fiber Magasin (Diemaco C7 Thermold Magazine)		Canada	Magazine	Hard plastic magazine around in some HBU units[10] Has a tendency to cause feeding issues
Aluminium Magasin (Colt's Manufacturing Company USGI M4/M16 30RND Magazine)		United States	Magazine	Became the standard magazine after Colt acquisition of Diemaco[10]
PMAG (Magpul PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M3 Window)		United States	Magazine	Magazine type issued to active service personnel with Rangerplates as an option[10]

Lights and Lasers

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Steiner Defense D-BAL A3		United States	Laser sight	With visible laser, IR laser and IR illuminator[60]
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light		United States	Weapon mounted light	Visible light
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light Update		United States	Weapon mounted light	Replacement for the MK4

Personalisation parts

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Magpul RVG		United States	Vertical foregrip	Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][63]
TangoDown BGV-MK46	[a]	United States	Vertical foregrip	Used for the LMG M/60
Mission First Tactical REACT	[a]	United States	Vertical foregrip	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[63]
Magpul AFG2		United States	Angled foregrip	Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][63]
Brügger og Thomet B&T USA Angled Foregrip	[a]	Switzerland	Angled foregrip	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[63]
Magpul XTM HAND STOP KIT	[a]	United States	Handstop	Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][63]
Ergo grips Surestop Tactical Handstop	[a]	United States	Handstop	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[63]
Magpul CTR		United States	Stock	Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][63]
Mission First Tactical BATTLELINK Minimalist		United States	Stock	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[63]
Magpul MIADGrip		United States	Pistol grip	Standard grip on all M10A4 rifles Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][63]
Mission First Tactical Engage AR Grip		United States	Pistol grip	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[63]
Magpul Ladder Rail Panel		United States	Rail protector	Soft platic rail protector Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][63]
Magpul XTM Rail Panel		United States	Rail protector	Hard platic rail protector Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][63]
Ergo Grips LOW-PRO LADDER RAIL COVER	[a]	United States	Rail protector	Soft platic rail protector Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[63]
Ergo Grips FULL LONG TEXTURED RAIL COVERS	[a]	United States	Rail protector	Hard platic rail protector Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[63]
Blue Force Gear Vickers combat applications sling	[a]	United States	Rifle sling	Used for rifles[10]
Magpul MS3 Multi Mission Sling	[a]	United States	Rifle sling	Was a planned replacement for rifle slings during the Magpul contract but was never issued in mass quantity[10]
Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded Sling	[a]	United States	Rifle sling	Newest sling introduced into service
Blue Force Gear Vickers M240 Sling	[a]	United States	Machinegun sling	Used for rifles, LMGs(With padding)

Personal equipment

Uniforms

Main article: Uniforms of the Royal Danish Army

Name	Image	Camo	Origin	Notes
Nordic Combat Uniform M/XX	[a]		NORDEFCO (Original programme planners) Denmark Norway Sweden Finland Manufacture nations: United States (Gore-Tex) Greece (Siamidis) Sweden (Woolpower) Norway (Aclima & Oskar Pedersen AS)	New standard uniform system[64] Jointly developed by NORDEFCO members Made by a consortium led by Oskar Pedersen AS and consisting of: Oskar Pedersen AS Aclima Woolpower Siamidis Gore-Tex The program was originally an agreement between Denmark and Norway to replace their uniforms in 2014[65] with Sweden joining in 2016.[66] Source on when Finland joined is lacking Was confirmed in 2024 that the uniform would be introduced in Blue for the Royal Danish Navy[67]
Uniformssystem M/11			Denmark	Standard uniform system Issued in 3 layers:[68] LET (Light) Pictured ALM (Short for "Almindelig" which translates to standard) is a bit thicker and has a different pocket layout Regn (Rain) a rain jacket and pants with cutout so work with either LET or ALM Sub layers:[68] Dress shirt Short/Long (Khaki) Combat shirt (Multicam) Commando Pullover (Green) Fleece Wool Green (Green) Fleece Thermo Desert (Khaki) Being phased out
CBRN-dragt M/13			Unknown	CBRN-suit[69](Replacement to be found that can work with the adoption of the NCU system 2023-2025[70]) Has the informal name of Bamsedragten(The teddybear suit due to how thick and hot it is)[71]
Garnisonsuniform M/69		N/A	Denmark	Special occasion uniform used primarily by officers.[68]
Royal Guard ceremonial uniform		N/A	Denmark	Worn by Conscripts and NCOs of Livgarden when on ceremonial duty.
Guard Hussar ceremonial uniform		N/A	Denmark	Worn by Conscripts, NCOs, and officers of the Gardehusar regimentet Hesteskadron when on ceremonial duty.

Boots

Name	Image	Colour	Origin	Notes
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Light modified HAIX BLACK EAGLE NATURE)	[a]	Brown	Germany	Garrison use.[72] Being replaced in 2024.
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Heavy modified Haix Nepal Pro)		Brown	Germany	Combat use.[72] Being replaced.
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, AKU (AKU Pilgrim GTX Combat)	[a]	Brown	United States	Garrison use.[72] Being replaced in 2024.
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, AKU (AKU Griffon Combat)	[a]	Brown	United States	Combat use.[72] Being replaced in 2024.
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Meindl (Meindl Dovre Extreme)	[a]	Brown	United States	Garrison use.[72] Being replaced in 2024.
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Meindl (?)	[a]	Brown	United States	Combat use.[72] Being replaced in 2024.
Støvle Sikkerhed M/14 (?)	[a]	Brown	Unknown	Safety Boot[73]
Ørken støvle M/?? (Unknown AKU Boot)	[a]	Tan	United States	Combat use
Kampstøvle, Jungle M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot)	[a]		Spain	Combat use
Kampstøvle, Cold Weather M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot)	[a]		Spain	Combat use

Load-carrying equipment and personal protection equipment

Name	Image	Camo	Origin	Type	Protection level	Notes
Oppakningssystem M/96 (PLCE)			United Kingdom	Tactical webbing systems	N/A	Used in basic training by HBU conscripts and the Home Guard[1]
Rygsæk M/17 35L (Karrimor SF THOR 35)			United Kingdom (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Daysack	N/A	Standard issue daysack,[74] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the THOR[75]
Rygsæk M/17 70L (KarrimorSF Odin75)			United Kingdom (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Backpack	N/A	Standard issue 3 day backpack,[74] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the ODIN[75]
Rygsæk M/17, HLC (KarrimorSF LOKI)	[a]		United Kingdom (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Load carrying system	N/A	Load carrying system to carry heavier equipment such as jerrycans, ammunition boxes or ECM Jammers[74] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the LOKI
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/12 (TYR Tactical PICO-MV DK)			United States (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Plate Carrier	Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor.[76]	Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set[77] that was introduced due to soldiers being uncomfortable in the issued equipment and spending fortunes on their own[78] Standard PPE system of the Danish Armed Forces and Home Guard Response units.[79]
Beskyttelsesvest Let M/12 (TYR Tactical MV RLVC)			United States	Plate Carrier	Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor.[76]	Driver model of the M/12 Beskyttelsesvest without MOLLE and side plates removed to make it easier to get into IFV, MBT and so on.[80]
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/? (TYR Tactical Female PICO-MV.)	[a]		United States	Plate Carrier	Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor.[76]	New female carrier that that improves comfort for female soldiers by moving the plates to be external instead of internal[81]
BROKOS bælte M/12 (TYR Tactical Load Carriage Gunfighter Belt)			United States	Battlebelt	Built in soft armor exact level unknown[82]	Issued alongside a Beskyttelsesvest Svær[83]

Helmets

Name	Image	Camo	Origin	Type	Protection level	Notes
Telehjelm M/? (Gentex Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet System)			United States	Communication Helmet	Fragmentation protection[84]	Shell for the Gentex-Bose A3206101-M Headset Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used. To be replaced.
Telehjelm M/? (Invisio Group ↓↓↓ Racal Acoustics Ballistic helmet v50)			Denmark(Parent company) United Kingdom(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Communication Helmet	Unknown	V50 Shell for the new RA4000 Magna[85] Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units. [86]
Hjelm M/10 (Gentex USGI ACH)			United States	Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA[87]	Was quickly bought in for the War in Afghanistan where soldiers had issues with the M/96.[88] Was never a standard issue. Used mainly by the Danish ISAF teams, still sees some use on MBU conscripts of the Gardehusar regimentet.
Hjelm M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra)			United States	Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA[89]	Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set[77] Was supposed to become the standard-issue helmet[90] but for unknown reasons was restricted to deployments only. Replaced by M/20 but still used by Home Guard units and some active units.
Hjelm M/20 Ikke operationel (Galvion Batlskin PDXT Basic)			United States	Training Helmet	N/A	Standard issue for conscripts. The Non-Operational helmet is meant for HBU conscripts to ensure they are not injured.[91] Informally referred to as "Cykelhjelmen" (bicycle helmet) due to its lack of ballistic protection.
Hjelm M/20 Operationel (Galvion Batlskin PDXT)			United States	Ballistic Helmet	Classified as it is not on the civilian market	Standard Issue[91]
Hjelm M/? (Revision Batlskin Viper P2)			United States	High-Cut Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA[92]	High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team and JTAC.[93] Being phased out as they wear out by Galvion Caiman.
Hjelm M/? (Galvion Batlskin Caiman)			United States	High-Cut Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA[94] Addon armor possible[95]	High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team, JTAC and SOKOM after Revision Military became Galvion[91]
Hjelm M/? (OPS-CORE FAST)			United States	High-Cut Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA[96] 7.62×39mm protection possible with SLAAP[97]	High-Cut Helmet issued to SOKOM[98]

Eye protection

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Beskyttelses Brille, Vapor M/19 (WileyX VAPOR 2.5)	[a]	United States	Glasses	Current standard eye pro[99]
Beskyttelses Brille, Saber M/19 (WileyX Saber Advanced)	[a]	United States	Glasses	Originally introduced as an option for people with different nose structure[100] Later introduced as one of the two standard issue[99]
Motorbrille M/19 (WileyX Rogue Comm)	[a]	United States	Goggle	Driving goggles that sit tight to protect against stone throws on roadways[99]
Beskyttelses Visir M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Visor)	[a]	United States	Visor	Part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set. Bought in limited quantities for the M/12 Helmet to protect vehicle crews in the open from hatches or weapon platforms.[100] Compatible with the M/20 helmet as well

Face wear

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Kæbebeskytter M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Mandible)	[a]	United States	Ballistic face mask	Introduced as part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set to protect soldiers in open tops[100]
CBRN-maske M/18 (General Service Respirator)		United Kingdom	CBRN-Mask	Standard Issue CBRN Mask[69]

Work tools

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Feltspade M/96 (Glock Entrenching tool)		Austria Austria	Entrenching tool	Standard Issue[1]
Foldekniv (Victorinox Swiss Army knife)		Switzerland	Multi-Tool	Issued to HBU/MBU conscripts as general purpose multi-tool
Multi-Tool (Victorinox Swiss Tool)		Switzerland	Multi-Tool	Issued to Konstabelelev and above as general purpose multi-tool
Pigtrådssaks M/X (M1938 Wire cutter)		United States	Wire cutter	Wire cutter
M/??		Unknown	Hammering/Breaching tool	Has the informal name "Jomfrutrøster"(Virgins comfort)[101][better source needed]

Tactical and communication equipment

Communications systems

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Sepura STP9000 Tetra		United Kingdom	VHF/UHF Radio	Garrison guard units and HBU Conscripts[102][103]
RDO152 (Harris AN/PRC-152)		United States	VHF/UHF Radio	Standard VHF/UHF Radio[104][105]
RDO SPR (Harris RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio)		United States	UHF Radio	Standard UHF Radio[102][106][103]
Harris RF-5800H		United States	HF Radio	Standard HF Radio[105]
Harris AN/PRC-117C		United States	HF Radio	[105]
Harris AN/PRC-117G		United States	Satellite Radio	Satellite radio for JTAC[105]
Harris RF-7880NR	[a]	United States	High-capacity data radio	UHF Data Radio[105][107]

Hearing protection / Communication microphones

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Headset Invisio (Invisio Group Invisio X5)		Denmark	Active In-Ear Bone Conduction headset	Bought originally in black and then later in tan[108][106]
Headset MSA (Sordin MSA)	[a]	Sweden	Active Headset	Being replaced by Peltor XPI[109]
Headset Comtac (3M Comtac Peltor XPI)		United States	Active Headset	Primarily only arrived thus far at SOKOM and combat units.[110] Replacing Sordin MSA
Bose A3206101-M Headset		United States	Communication headset	Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used. To be replaced.
Invisio Group ↓↓↓ Racal Acoustics RA4000 Magna		Denmark(Parent company) United Kingdom(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Active Headset	Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units.[86]

Navigation equipment

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
DAGR (AN/PSN-13 DAGR)		United States	GPS Receiver	GPS[111]
Systematic A/S SitaWare	N/A	Denmark	Battle Management System	Large scale C4ISR system[112][105]

Nightvision goggles

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Nat-brille M/97 (AN/PVS-7)		United States	Binocular Monocular 3rd GenerationNight Vision Device	Used by HBU conscripts[113] Informally referred to a "Pik i panden" (Dick in forehead)[114]
Nat-brille M/03 (AN/PVS-14)		United States	Monocular 3rd GenerationNight Vision Device	The former standard-issue monocular that has been replaced by the M/18 Nat-brille. Originally purchased from ITT Industries in 03. Used by HRU and HBU conscripts.[113][115]
Nat-brille M/18 (Theon Argus FS)		Greece	Monocular 3rd+ Generation Night Vision Device	Standard issue, slowly replacing M/03[115]

Flare guns

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Signalpistol M/58		United Kingdom	Flare gun	For battlefield illumination Informally referred to as Sørøveren ("The Pirate") due to it looking like an old flintlock.
Signalpistol M/61 (Leuchtpistole 34)		Germany	Flare gun	For battlefield illumination Replacement for the M/58 Reproduction of the original Walther Leuchtpistole 34 with a new grip made by WISCH

Spotting/observation equipment

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Safran Electronics & Defense ↓↓↓ Vectronix AG JIM LR		France(Parent company) Switzerland (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Multifunctional optronic device	Used for ranging and detection of enemy heat signatures[116][117]
Safran Electronics & Defense ↓↓↓ Vectronix AG JIM Compact		France(Parent company) Switzerland (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Multifunctional optronic device	Compact version of the JIM LR for sniper teams[118]
LAM M/19 (Safran Electronics & Defense ↓↓↓ Vectronix AG Terrapin X)		France(Parent company) Switzerland (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Laser Range Finder	Infantry range finder[119]
LAM M/?? (Wilcox Industries RAPTAR S)		United States	Rifle mounted laser range finder	[118]
Spotting Scope M/20 (Hensoldt Spotter 60)	[a]	Germany	Spotter Scope	For sniper teams[120]
M/51 Kikkert (Hensoldt /Zeiss Fernglas FERO D16)	[a]	Germany	Binoculars	General use binocular[121]
Swarovski 8×30 binoculars small	(illustration)	Austria	Binoculars	5,000 ordered in 2025 for use at squad and platoon level.[122]
Swarovski 7×42 binoculars medium				4,000 ordered in 2025 for use as standard binoculars for the Home Guard and other units.[122]
Swarovski 10×40 binoculars large				1,000 ordered in 2025 for use by observers, senior officers, and commanders of advanced weapon systems where range and details are important.[122]

Mine clearing tools

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Workmethod	Notes
Minerydningsslange M/97 (Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense MPLC NSN # 1375-01-450-3897)		United States	Mine-clearing line charge	25m of PBX	Some donated to Ukraine[123][124]
Minerydningsslange M/23 (Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense MLPC NSN # 1375-01-593-8347)		United States	Mine-clearing line charge	25m of PBX	New model of the old M/97[125]
tEODor Explosive Ordnance Robot		Germany	Demining robot	Knife, Water jet, Shotgun, X-RAY[126]	Known in the public by the Rullemarie(Rolling Marie)[127]

Vehicles

Armoured

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Armament	Calibre	Protection	Notes
KMW Rheinmetall Leopard 2A7DK		Germany	Main battle tank	44	Rh-120 L/55 A1 120 mm APFSDS Tungsten Canister HEAT Coaxial MG3 Smoke	120×570mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO	Armour: Classified Non-explosive reactive armor Passive Protection: SAAB Barracuda MCS[128]	44 Leopard 2A7DK in active service[129] SAAB Barracuda added in 2022
BAE Systems ↓↓↓ BAE Systems Hägglunds Hydrema CV9035DK MKIII		United Kingdom (Parent company) Sweden (Subsidiary in charge of design of turret and chasis along with manufacturing of chasis) Denmark (Company in charge of turret manufacturing)	Infantry fighting vehicle	44	Current armaments:[130] Bushmaster III 35 mm APFSDS Tungsten APDS Tungsten ABM-KETF HEI Coaxial MG3[131] Smoke Planned armaments:[16] Coaxial MAG58 SPIKE LR2 ATGM	35×228mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO	Armour: Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 4+(Resists 20 mm autocannon) Additional armour possible with the actual level being classified[130] Passive Protection: SAAB Barracuda MCS[132] Possibility of SLAT armour Planned active Protection as part of MLU: Iron Fist APS	Denmarks IFV with a 35mm mounted by Hydrema[131] Can carry 7 armored infantrymen in the back Getting updated to the CV9035 MLU 2025-2029.[64][133] The MLU upgrade being an update to the MKIV standard with D-series turret [134]
Mowag Piranha IIIC		Switzerland	Armoured fighting vehicle	~90	M2 Browning machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	Armour: Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 2 Additional armour is possible, actual level classified	The Danish military secondary APC still sees use according to the defense[135] IIIH (19 donated to Moldova)[136] IIIC
General Dynamics ↓↓↓ GDELS ↓↓↓ Mowag Piranha V		United States (Parent company) Switzerland (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Armoured personnel carrier	309	Current Armament: M2 Browning machine gun STAVS M2 Browning machine gun tower Cardom Planned Armament: Oerlikon KCE 30 mm[137] AHEAD	Type dependent: 12.7×99mm NATO 120mm (Grenade) 30×173 mm STANAG 4624	Armour: Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 4 Additional armour is possible, actual level classified Passive Protection: SAAB Barracuda MCS[138]	The Danish military primary APC that replaced the M113[135] Used in various versions: Mechanized infantry Communications and information systems carrier Command and control vehicle Engineer Vehicle Mechanics vehicle 37 Armored ambulance 15 Mortar carrier Planned: 16 SHORAD[137]
Mowag Eagle IV		Switzerland	Infantry mobility vehicle	85	M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Lemur	12.7×99mm NATO	Armour: Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 3 Additional armour is possible actual level classified [139]	Used mainly for training purposes as it has mostly been replaced by the V model[140] Used for: Patrol Electronic Warfare Support, Logistic Closed Reconnaissance Utility
General Dynamics ↓↓↓ GDELS ↓↓↓ Mowag Eagle V		United States (Parent company) Switzerland (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Infantry mobility vehicle	93	Current Armament: M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Planned armament: SPIKE LR2 ATGM	Type dependent: 12.7×99mm NATO 130 mm (ATGM)	Armour: Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 1 Additional armour is possible actual level classified [141] Passive Protection: SAAB Barracuda MCS[138]	The primary Infantry mobility vehicle used by the Danish army[140] Used for: Patrol Electronic Warfare Support, Logistic Closed Reconnaissance Utility Planned: ATGM carrier
Supacat HMT 400		United Kingdom	Light armored car	15	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Used by Jægerkorpset[142]
M113 G4 DK		United States	Armoured personnel carrier	Unknown	N/A	N/A	Armour: STANAG 4569 Level 3	Replaced by Piranha V[143] Still used for fire fighting at Shooting ranges Its snow clearing duty has also been replaced by the Piranha V[144]
Toyota Land Cruiser J100 VX ; J200 GXR (first and second facelift)		Japan	Lightly armoured vehicle	6	N/A	N/A	Armour:[145] SVOS AGP DOT 358 internal armour SVOS Saint-Gobain R 2710 armoured glass	For VIP protection teams at the Jægerkorps[146]

Artillery

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
Elbit Systems ↓↓↓ ESL Advanced Information Technology GmbH A3MS / Cardom		Israel(Parent company) Austria (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Mortar carrier	120 mm	15	The A3MS is a Cardom 10 heavy mortar with BMS integration, Fire/Control group, and fire coordination module[147] made by Austrian ESLAIT a subsidiary of Israeli Elbit Systems[148] mounted on Piranha V[149]
Elbit Systems PULS		Israel	Multiple rocket launcher	122mm 160mm 306mm 370mm	8	Mounted on the Tatra 815-7 Force 6×6 truck Expected to be fully operational in 2026[150]
Elbit Systems ATMOS 2000 8x8		Israel	Self-propelled howitzer	155 mm L/52	19	Replacement for the 19 CAESAR 8×8 donated to Ukraine.[151] Test model is installed on Tatra T815 8×8 although DALO has not yet decided platform[151][152] Fully operational 2025[152]

Trucks

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
MAN series of trucks		Austria Germany	Truck	Unknown	The Man truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different model including 8x8s, 6x6s and 4x4s, can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going [153] Used in for multiple roles
Scania series of trucks		Sweden	Truck	~950	The Scania truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different model including 8x8s, 6x6s and 4x4s, can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going[154] Used in for multiple roles

Light vehicles

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Military utility vehicles
Mercedes-Benz G Class		Austria (design and manufacturer) Germany (manufacturer)	Mobility vehicle	Multiple Variants:[155] Mercedes G270CDI/28[156] Mercedes G280CDI/28 [156] Mercedes 290GD[156] Mercedes 300GE/28 (EOD)[156] Phased out from operational use by the Eagle family but still around as a utility vehicle at bases
Nissan Navara		Japan (design) Thailand Argentina Mexico Australia (manufacturer)	Light utility vehicle	[157] 128 ordered in 2013, 100 for the Army, 28 for the Navy.[158][159]
Civilian vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 210		Germany	Light utility vehicle	[155]
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 212		Germany	Light utility vehicle	[155]
Mercedes-Benz Vito 113 Tourer		Germany	Minibus	General non-tactical transport[156]
Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 Tourer		Germany	Minibus	600 purchased in 2017.[160] 7 passengers
Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 Mixto		Germany	Minibus	75 purchased in 2017.[160] 5 passengers + cargo
Mercedes-Benz Vito W447		Germany	Minibus	50 purchased in 2017.[160] Multiple specialised variants. Based on a 4×4.
Volvo XC60		Sweden	Service car for officers	In the colors, military green, black, white quantity unknown
Peugeot 308		France	Service car for officers	[155]

All-terrain vehicle

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Polaris MRZR-D4		United States	ATV	Unknown	Used by the SOKOM / JGK.[161][162]
Polaris Sportsman 570 Big Boss 6×6		United States	ATV	47	Equipment ordered:[163] 44 specially adapted Sportsman 570 Big Boss 6×6 3 standard Sportsman 570 Big Boss 6×6
Polaris Sportsman 570 ×2		United States	ATV	5	Equipment ordered:[163] 5 Sportsman 570 ×2
Chapman Machinery Ltd trailer		United States	ATV trailer	23	[163]

Motorcycles

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Kawasaki KLR650		Japan (design) Thailand Brazil (manufactured)	Motorcycles	[155]
KTM 450 EXC		Austria	Dirt bike	Used by SOKOM[164]

Engineering equipment

Mine clearing vehicles

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Pansret minerydningskøretøj, PNMIRK (FFG Wisent 1 ARV Mineplough)		Germany	Armoured Mine Clearance Vehicle	2	[165][166] 2 transformed from the Pansret bjærgningsvogn (FFG Wisent 1 ARV).[167] Equipped with a Pearson Engineering Mineplough.
PNMIRK/PNINK Pansret minerydningskøretøj/Pansret Ingeniørkøretøj (FFG Wisent 2 AEV)		Germany	Mine clearing vehicle and Armoured engineering vehicle	Unknown (+ 6 on order)	Order of 6 Wisent 2 MCV/AEV in July 2024. The delivery is planned to start in 2025.[168] Canada will lend Wisent 2 for the training of the Danish crews until the delivery of the first model.[169]
SPARK II minerulle, MIRR ( M113G4 DK EXT MR)		Germany United States	Mine clearing vehicle	Unknown	[165]
Hydrema MCV 910		Denmark	Mine clearing vehicle	Unknown	[165] Some were supplied to Ukraine.[170]

Recovery and repair equipment

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Pansret bjærgningsvogn (FFG Wisent 1 ARV)		Germany	Armoured recovery vehicle	Unknown	5 ordered in December 2006, delivered by February 2008.[171][172] 2 were transformed in mine clearing vehicles.[173][166] Some were supplied to Ukraine.[170]
PNBJVG Panserbjergningvogn (FFG Wisent 2 ARV)		Germany	Armoured recovery vehicle	Unknown (+ 11 on order)	Order of 11 Wisent 2 recovery vehicles in July 2024. The delivery is planned to start in 2025.[168] Canada will lend Wisent 2 for the training of the Danish crews until the delivery of the first model.[169]
Pansret Lastvogn Bjærgningsvogn BJVG (MAN 32.444, 8×8, SX45)		Austria Germany	Heavy tactical armoured recovery vehicle	14	[174][175][176][177] Made by Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc, equipped with: Crane: Atlas 600.2, 15-ton Main winch: Rötzler RT200, 25-ton Self-recovery winch: Rötzler RT080, 8-ton Thrid winch: Rötzler HZ010, 1.2-ton
UNIC URW-1006+		Japan	Mini-crawler telescopic crane	12	[178][179][180] Delivered in 2020. Used for repair and maintenance.
FRSN M/18 Forward repair system NATO (Glaucus)		Denmark	Repair station container with crane	6	[181][182] 15 purchased, 9 transferred to Ukraine.[183]
FRSN M/23 Forward repair system NATO (Glaucus)		Denmark	Repair station container with crane	–	Improved variant of the forward repair system NATO, made by Glaucus in Denmark.[184]

Bridging equipment

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Pansret Brolægningsvogn (Leopard 1 - Biber)		Germany	Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	Unknown	[185] 8 purchased from the Netherlands, 2 from Germany in 1994. Additional spare bridges can are transported by semi-trucks.[186] It is being replaced by the Leguan based on the Leopard 2, and some were supplied to Ukraine.[170]
Pansret Brolægningsvogn (Leopard 2 - Leguan)		Germany	Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	2 (+ 5 on order)	[185] 7 ordered on new chassis in December 2019.[187] First delivered in February 2025.[188] Order includes:[187][189] 14 × 14-meters-span 7 × 26-meters-span 7 × semi-trailers for the transport of brifges Training simulators
Medium Girder Bridge		United Kingdom	Military bridge	Unknown
KNDS UK Dry Support Bridge		United Kingdom	Military bridge	0 (+ 2 on order)	[190] 2 ordered in 2025, delivery for 2028. Specifications MLC 120 Up to 46 meters long 90 minutes to erect

Construction machines

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
JCB HMEE		United States	Armoured backhoe loader	6	[191] Received in 2020.[192][193]
Liebherr L544	Illustration	Germany	Wheel-loader	Unknown	[194]
Moxy MT 30 R		Norway	Articulated hauler	Unknown	[195]

Handling equipment

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Grove GMK 4080-1		United States	Mobile crane	Unknown	[196]
Kalmar RT-240		Sweden	Rough terrain container handler	3	[197] Acquired in 2008

Aircraft

Helicopters

Main article: Royal Danish Air Force § Aircraft

All army helicopters have been transferred to Helicopter Wing Karup, a joint helicopter command under the Royal Danish Air Force.

Unmanned aerial vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Quantity	Notes
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma		United States	Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	—	Used by the Efterretningsregimentets UAS units[198]
AeroVironment JUMP-20			Fixed-wing VTOL CapableUAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	—	Replacement for the aging RQ-20[199]
eBee VISION AgEagle Aerial Systems	—	United States	Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	3	[200]
Unidentified FPV Drone		?	FPV Drone	Loitering munition	--	[201]
FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems AS Black Hornet PRS		Norway	Micro multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	—	Unknown quantity[202]

Future equipment

Equipment ordered

Personal equipment

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Phase in year	Notes
Nat-brille M/XX (L3 Harris GPNVG-18)		United States	WFoV Night Vision Device		Interest shown by FMI in 2019, progress and intended users unknown[203]

Vehicles

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Armaments	Calibre	Protection	Delivery Date	Notes
BAE Systems ↓↓↓ BAE Systems Hägglunds CV9035MKIIIC		United Kingdom (Parent company) Sweden (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Infantry fighting vehicle	115	Bushmaster III 35 mm APFSDS Tungsten APDS Tungsten ABM-KETF HEI Spike LR2 Coaxial FN Mag Smoke	35×228mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO	Armour: Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 4+ Additional armour possible with the actual level being classified[130] Passive Protection: SAAB Barracuda MCS[204] Possibility of SLAT armour Active Protection: Iron Fist APS	2026-2029	[205] Finalisation on the deal was confirmed by the European Unions Tenders Electronic Daily[206] To be mounted with MKIV D-series turret Can carry 7 dismounts
Patria XA-300		Finland	Amphibious APC	130	TBD	N/A	Armour: Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 2	2025-XXXX[207]	Ordered in April 2025.[208] Purchased through the danish militarys acceleration fund.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class - W464		Germany Austria	Unarmoured 4×4	400 (+600 in option)					Ordered in June 2025.[209] Variants: Basic variant for the land forces Command variant Danish Home Guard, equipped with a roof-mounted light machine gun Variant for Air Force Variant for the military police

Air defence

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Phase in Year	Notes
Rheinmetall Oerlikon Skyranger 30		Germany	VSHORAD	30×173 mm	16	Initial prototype delivery in 2026 Full delivery 2026-2027.	Selected in 2023. To be mounted on a Piranha V chassis. Missiles planned but not selected yet[210] Terma BMD-Flex to be integrated by Terma[211]
MBDA Mistral-3		France	SHORAD	90mm	Multiple hundreds, exact number not specified	TBA	Purchased through the Danish military's acceleration fund in conjunction with 9 other EU nations.[212] Whether the missiles are to be used standalone or as part of the Skyranger system is unknown.
Jordbaseret Kortrækkende Luftforsvarssystem (NASAMS Kongsberg)		Norway	Short-Medium range SAM		1	2025	Leased until Diehl Defence and MBDA can deliver IRIS-T SLM and VL MICA[213][214][215]
Jordbaseret Kortrækkende Luftforsvarssystem (IRIS-T SLM Diehl Defence)		Germany	Short-Medium range SAM	152 mm	2	2026-2027	Part of the European Sky Shield initiative[214][215]
Jordbaseret Kortrækkende Luftforsvarssystem (VL MICA MBDA)		France	Short-Medium range SAM		2	2026-2027	[216][215]

Planned orders

Vehicles

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Armaments	Calibre	Protection	Notes	Delivery Date	Notes
KMW Rheinmetall Leopard 2A7DK		Germany	Main battle tank	9	Rh-120 L/55 A1 120 mm APFSDS Tungsten Canister HEAT Coaxial MG3 Smoke	120×570mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO	Armour: Classified Non-explosive reactive armor Passive Protection: SAAB Barracuda MCS[128]	Recent leaks from within the Danish MoD point to the purchease of an additional 9 MBTs[217]	Unknown

Air defence

Programme	Name	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Phase in Year	Notes
Jordbaseret Langtrækkende Luftforsvarssystem	SAMP/T NG Eurosam (Thales, MBDA France and MBDA Italy)		France Italy	Medium-Long Range SAM/ABM	1	Unknown	To be selected early 2025.[218] 2 long-range systems were pre-selected in March.[219] To be used for area defence of cities and critical infrastructure.
	Patriot PAC-3 (Raytheon and Lockheed Martin		United States

Phased-out equipment used exclusively by the Home Guard

Main article: Retired equipment of the Danish Army § Equipment used by the Home Guard

Recently retired equipment still in storage

Main article: Retired equipment of the Danish Army § Equipment in storage

Test equipment

Main article: Retired equipment of the Danish Army § Test equipment

See also

• Forsvaret
• List of Danish military equipment of World War II
• List of active Royal Danish Navy ships
• Royal Danish Air Force
• Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Army

Notes

1. Picture missing due to lack of copyright free picture of item.