List of equipment of the Croatian Army

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

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Infantry Weapons

Handguns

Model	Image	Caliber	Origin	Note
HS Produkt HS2000		9×19mm Parabellum	Croatia	Standard issue sidearm.[1]

Submachine guns

Model	Image	Caliber	Origin	Note
Arma ERO		9×19mm Parabellum	Israel  Croatia	Unlicensed copy of the IMI Uzi submachine gun. Used by Tank, IFV and APC crews and other non-infantry personnel.
HS Produkt Kuna		9×19mm Parabellum	Croatia	Developed to replace the aging Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns used by the Croatian military and law enforcement communities.[2][3] Presented at the 2025 military parade in Zagreb.
Heckler & Koch MP5		9×19mm Parabellum	West Germany	Used by the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.
Heckler & Koch MP7		4.6×30mm HK	Germany	Used by the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.
Heckler & Koch UMP		9×19mm Parabellum .45 ACP	Germany	Standard issue of the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.

Assault rifles

Model	Image	Caliber	Origin	Status	Note
HS Produkt VHS-2		5.56×45mm NATO	Croatia	Standard issue	HS Produkt VHS-2 is a domestically produced assault rifle that has become the standard issue assault rifle of the Croatian Army, having replaced the Zastava M70 in its entirety.[4]
Heckler & Koch G36		5.56×45mm NATO	Germany	Special forces use	Standard issue of the CROSOFCOM, Special Military Police Company and the Croatian Police.[5]
Heckler & Koch HK416		5.56×45mm NATO	Germany		Used by the CROSOFCOM.
Colt M4		5.56×45mm NATO	United States		Used by the CROSOFCOM.[6]

Machine guns

The Croatian Army selected the FN Minimi Mk3 as the platoon support weapon in 7.62x51 NATO as well as the squad support weapon in 5.56x45 NATO. According to Croatian Defence Report for 2023, army program for purchasing said machine guns in 5.56x45 and 7.62x51 NATO has been completed.^[7] The army has also purchased an undisclosed number of Heckler & Koch MG5 and MG4s, believed to be around 20-30 samples of these weapons, used within the CROSOFCOM.^[8]

Model	Image	Caliber	Origin	Note
FN Minimi Mk3		5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO	Belgium Croatia	Selected as the main infantry squad support and main platoon support weapon.[9]
FN MAG		7.62×51mm NATO	Belgium	Mounted on light armoured vehicles and infantry mobility vehicles.[10]
Zastava M72		7.62×39mm	Yugoslavia	Still seen in active use during training. Exact number in use not known.[11]
Zastava M84		7.62×54mmR	Yugoslavia	Still seen in active use during training. Exact number in use not known.[12]
Browning M2		12.7×99mm NATO	United States	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		12.7×108mm	Yugoslavia	Mounted on M84 tanks.[13]

Precision rifles

Model	Image	Type	Caliber	Origin	Note
Heckler & Koch HK417		Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Germany	Standard issue designated marksman rifle.
Remington M40A5		Bolt action sniper rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	United States	Limited number still in active service.
Sako TRG-42		Bolt action sniper rifle	8.6×70mm	Finland	Standard issue sniper rifle of Croatian Army.
SCAM Marine MACS M3		Anti materiel sniper rifle	12.7×99mm NATO	Croatia	Standard issue anti materiel rifle.[14]
Metallic RT-20		Anti materiel sniper rifle	20×110mm	Croatia	Only a few remain in service.[15]
Barrett M82		Anti materiel sniper rifle	12.7×99mm NATO	United States	A dozen or so kept in reserve status.

Grenade launchers

Model	Image	Caliber	Origin	Note
HS Produkt VHS-BG		40×46mm LV	Croatia	Purchased together with HS Produkt VHS Rifles.
Heckler & Koch AG36		40×46mm LV	Germany	Comes as standard with all HK G36 rifles used in peacekeeping operations.
Metallic RBG-6		40×46mm LV	South Africa  Croatia	124 in use with the Croatian Army and 12 with the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.[16]
Mk 19 grenade launcher		40×53mm HV	United States	Mounted on the MATV and M1151 Up-Armored Capable HMMWV vehicles. More to be purchased, requirement calls for 224 weapon systems.[17][18]

Anti-tank weapons

The Army currently maintains large stock of soviet origin anti tank systems in form of 9K111 Fagot, 9M113 Konkurs and in lesser degree 9К115-2 Metis-M 9K115 Metis. Some systems where acquired during the early 90s and some where captured from Yugoslav Army barracks in early 90s during the Croatia's independence war. However, entire stock of Soviet missiles systems will be retired by 2028/9 and replaced by NATO standard systems in form of Spike LR and FGM-148 Javelin.

Man portable anti-tank weapons

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Details
RPG-22		Rocket launcher	Yugoslavia  Croatia	Used extensively during training.[19]
RGW90		Recoilless gun	Germany	In early 2023, documents were released that the army plans on ordering an unknown number of RGW90s worth 2,985,180.00 EURO. On 16 May, official magazine of the Armed Forces of Croatia, Hrvatski Vojnik published photos of the RGW90 in use with the 1st Mechanized Battalion "the Tigers".[20][21]
9K111 Fagot		Anti-tank guided missile	Soviet Union	System purchased from Russia and Ukraine in early 1990s, during the Croatian War of Independence. Only a few operational today, mostly for anti-tank team training and familiarization with other launchers relegated to reserve status. To be replaced by FGM-148 Javelin.
9M113 Konkurs		Anti-tank guided missile	Soviet Union	System purchased from Russia and Ukraine in early 1990s. To be replaced by FGM-148 Javelin.
9К115-2 Metis-M 9K115 Metis		Anti-tank guided missile	Soviet Union	System purchased from Russia and Ukraine in early 1990s. To be replaced by FGM-148 Javelin.

Vehicle mounted anti-tank weapons

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Number	Details
TOW-2 RF		Anti-tank guided missile	United States	1,700~	Croatia acquired 1,103 TOW-2A, 500 TOW-2 Bunker Buster and 100 TOW-2B missiles, all in the wireless-guided RF version, as part of the M2A2 ODS acquisition.[22]
Spike LR		Anti-tank guided missile	Israel	200~	Initial purchase of 20 launchers, a simulator and 200 missiles to equip 8 Patria CROs. Additional 30 Patria CRO 30L will eventually be acquired.[23][24]
9M14 Malyutka		Anti-tank guided missile	Soviet Union		Mounted on BVP M-80A vehicles. Used extensively during training.[25]

Vehicles

Tanks

On October 28, 2024, Croatia and Germany begun negotiations for Croatia's acquisition of 50 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks. Germany will offset the cost by purchasing 30 M-84 tanks from Croatia and transferring them to Ukraine as part of military aid.^[26]

Model	Image	Origin	Number	Details
M-84A4 Sniper		Yugoslavia  Croatia	45[7]	Croatia had total of 75 but 30 sent to Ukraine to lower the cost of Leopard 2A8 who are ariving soon. .[27][26]
Leopard 2A4		Germany	2+	Used for training purposes until the Leopard 2A8 arrives. 2 presented at the military parade on the 31st of July 2025.

Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles

In 2022, Croatia agreed to purchase 89 M2A2 ODS Bradleys, which are being upgraded to the M2A2 ODS-SA standard at the Đuro Đaković factory in Slavonski Brod.^[28][26]

Model	Image	Origin	Number	Details
M2A2 ODS SA		United States	28/62	After being brought into operational condition, out of a total of 89 Bradleys, 62 of them will be assigned primarily to the Sokolovi Battalion of the Guards Armoured Mechanized Brigade. Rest will be used for training purposes and for the source of spare parts.[29][30]
BVP M-80A		Yugoslavia	70~	30 sent to Ukraine.[31][32][33]

Wheeled Armoured Personnel Vehicles

The main workhorse of the Army is the Patria CRO 8x8, 126 of which are currently in service. In 2023, the Army was approved to order an additional 30 Patria CRO 30L all in the IFV configuration with the 30mm remote weapon station and vehicle launched anti tank guided missiles.^[34] The Army still has a requirement for at least 70 additional APCs configured for a number of support roles.

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Number	Details
Patria CRO		APC	Finland  Croatia	126	The Armed Forces of Croatia currently operates a total of 126 Patria CRO vehicles. 8 have been equipped with the Elbit UT30MK2 turret, 114 are equipped with 12,7 mm remote controlled weapons station, 2 are used for MEDEVAC and 2 for engineering assignments.[35]
M1151 Up-Armored Capable HMMWV		IMV	United States	85	The vehicles were mostly used by the ISAF forces in Afghanistan, but at least 13 newly built units delivered in 2012 were home-based, further 8 additional vehicles delivered in 2015 for a total of 21. A total of 65 M1151s and 20 M1141 vehicles are in service.[36][37]
Oshkosh M-ATV		MRAP	United States	162	The initial order was made for 122 M-ATV but additional 40 units were requested and approved by the US Senate. Of 162 M-ATVs received as EDA, 15 went to the Croatian Special Operations Forces Command (CROSOFCOM), 5 to the Support Command (SCOM), 2 to the Military Police Regiment, and 78 entered service with the Croatian Army in 2015, with a further 62 following in 2016 (equipping the Wolves Motorized Battalion of the Mechanized Guards Brigade in Gospić).
International MaxxPro		MRAP	United States	36	Of the 30 MaxxPro vehicles Croatia received as EDA, 21 are for the Croatian Army, 5 joined the CROSOFCOM, and 2 each joined the Support Command and the Military Police Regiment. 6 MaxxPro Recovery Vehicles.
RG-33		MRAP	South Africa	20	A total of 20 RG-33L (6x6) MRAP HAGA vehicles delivered and entered service with the Support Command as MEDEVAC vehicles in 2015.

Combat Engineering Vehicles

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Details
MV-4		Combat engineering vehicle	Croatia	Used for demining operations. Produced in Croatia by DOK-ING.
T-55TZI		Armoured recovery vehicle	Soviet Union	Currently awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.
MT-55A		Armoured bridge vehicle	Soviet Union  Czechoslovakia	Currently awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.[38]
KrAZ 255B		Bridge laying vehicle	Soviet Union	Soviet TMM-3 heavy launch bridge kit mounted on the KRAZ 255B vehicle. In good condition, although currently awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.[39]
PMS		Pontoon bridge	Soviet Union	All are mounted on Tatra T813 8x8 trucks. Four systems seen at the parade, with mix of FAP 6x6 and Tatra T813 8x8 trucks being used to transport floating bridge sections. Currently awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.
PTS-M		Amphibious vehicle	Soviet Union	In good condition, although lack of spare parts are making them serviceable difficult. Currently awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.[40]
JCB		Heavy equipment	United Kingdom	Various number of JCB products in active use.
CASE		Heavy equipment	Italy	Various number of CASE products in active use.[41]
Kalmar Industries		Reach stacker	Finland	A number of engineering equipment purchased in 2017 and 2020.

Air defense

The Army short-term plan includes the purchase of short and medium range surface to air missile batteries. Initially, the plan was to look at NASAMS III/ER, Mica VL/NG and IRIS-T SLM as likely contenders however Mica VL/NG is rumored to be the most likely candidate, due to the Croatian Air Force purchase of Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft. The Croatian Army plans to acquire up to four surface to air batteries in a deal worth around €500 million.^[42] Long range air defence is yet to be decided on, however with recent purchase of Mistral ER and very likely Mica VL NG, it would not be unusual if Croatia opted for Aster SAMP/T NG long range air defence systems when it becomes available, however any purchase of such air defence system would happen in late 2020s.^[43]

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Number	Details
9K32 Strela-2M		Man-portable air-defense system	Soviet Union  Yugoslavia	500~	System operational until large missile stocks are depleted. Unknown quantities donated to Ukraine.
Mistral 3		Short range air defense	France		Procurement approved by Government of Croatia on 8 December 2022. Procurement to be finalized by the end of 2025.[44][45]
BOV 20/3		Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun	Yugoslavia	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		Short range air defense	Croatia	10	Domestically produced wheeled version of the Soviet 9K35 Strela-10 system incorporating some improvements.[46]
9K35 Strela-10		Short range air defense	Soviet Union		Present at the military parade on the 31st of July 2025.[47]

Artillery

Mortars

Model	Image	Type	Caliber	Origin	Details
M57		Mortar	60mm	Yugoslavia	The mortar has an effective range of 3,500 m with the standard projectile. The mortars underwent modifications to meet NATO requirements.
M96		Mortar	82mm	Yugoslavia	It is an improved copy of the Yugoslav M69 mortar. The mortar has an effective range of 5,600 m with the standard projectile, 4,200 m with the illuminating projectile and 4,800 m with the light anti armour projectile. The mortars underwent modifications to meet NATO requirements.[48]
M75		Mortar	120mm	Yugoslavia	The mortar has an effective range of 9,500 m with the standard projectile, and 5,500 m with the illuminating projectile. The mortars underwent modifications to meet NATO requirements.

Towed artillery

Severely depleted stock of artillery systems after large delivery of D-30 RH M94 and M1954 (M-46) howitzers to Ukraine and lack of interoperability of other artillery howitzers as 122mm and 155mm shells are exclusively a NATO standard. On the other hand, current stock is enough to keep Artillery and Missile Regiment well trained. Situation will change once first CAESAR self-propelled howitzer start to supplement the army.

Model	Image	Type	Caliber	Origin	Number	Details
M116 howitzer		Howitzer	75mm	United States	12	Ceremonial guns of the Croatian Army.
D-30 RH M94		Howitzer	122mm	Soviet Union	30~	Modified Soviet D-30 howitzers modernized to NATO standards.[49]

Self-propelled howitzers

16 Panzerhaubitze 2000 are the main system of its artillery force ^[50][51][52] with plans to purchase additional 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 and at 30 CAESAR systems and associated equipment for the Army artillery units. Army has a requirement for at least 3 self-propelled artillery battalions. Currently, the army is also reliant on nine 2S1 Gvozdika howitzers which will be retired and most likely donated to Ukraine once the first batch of Caesar systems are delivered.

Model	Image	Type	Caliber	Origin	Number	Details
2S1 Gvozdika		Self-propelled howitzer	122mm	Soviet Union	9	To be replaced by additional PzH 2000 in the future.
Panzerhaubitze 2000		Self-propelled howitzer	155mm	Germany	16	The Panzerhaubitze 2000 battery is part of the Croatian contingent in Battle Group Poland. Future additional purchase of the system is very likely to happen.[53]

Rocket artillery

Croatian Army inherited large stock of Soviet era rocket systems that saw action during the Croatian War of Independence. Croatia also acquired large a number of Romanian Made APR-40 rocket artillery systems which utilizes 122mm "Grad" ammunition. Smaller number of Yugoslav made M-63 Plamen and M-77 Oganj were captured during the Homeland war and entered service with the Croatian Army.

Model	Image	Type	Caliber	Origin	Number	Details
M-92 Vulkan		Mobile multiple rocket launcher	122mm	Yugoslavia  Croatia	12	Croatian modification of the M-77 Oganj 128mm MLRS. The launcher and the fire system have been modified to use BM-21 Grad 122mm rockets. The M-92 Vulkan battery is part of the Croatian contingent in Battle Group Poland.[54][55]
APR–40		Mobile multiple rocket launcher	122mm	Socialist Republic of Romania	30~	Ordered from Romania in 1991. Several donated to Ukraine.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

With the formation of the Intelligence Regiment in 2019, the Croatian Army has amalgamated all relevant signals, electronic communication and electronic warfare units under one unit, the Intelligence Regiment. The Army has tested a number of domestically produced strike and surveillance drones with the aim of purchasing large quantities of these drones.^[56][57] There are several local manufacturers who are capable of making these drones, it is very likely they will play an important role in supplying the Croatian Army with new UAVs. Currently, in service are also a number of DJI Inspire and DJI Mavic's, deployed at the battalion and company level which were recently used in emergency situations in the country caused by natural accidents and disasters.^[58]

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Number	Details
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma		Unmanned aerial vehicle	United States	7~	Initial purchase and donation by the US Army. Future purchases are very likely.
Aeronautics Orbiter 3b		Unmanned aerial vehicle	Israel	6	Initial purchase of 6 systems from Israel in 2019, with the Croatian Army having the requirement for at least 16 systems. Future purchases are very likely.
Elbit Skylark		Unmanned aerial vehicle	Israel	7~	A number of systems purchased from Israel in the 2000s.
Orqa MRM-2 Interceptor		FPV	Croatia		Seen on military parade in 2025. Made by Orqa.[59]

Army Medical Equipment

The Army has purchased a large field hospital from the US for $6.07 million in 2021. The Role 2B military field hospital is designed to provide emergency care in combat theatre of operations. Army has requirement for at least two Role 2B field hospitals which are designed to provide support for standard NATO Brigade size formations or between 4000 and 7000 personnel in a theatre of combat operations. Currently, Army plans to equip one field Role 2B hospital and expand it as per requirements. Army has already purchased a number of medical vehicles and is negotiating a number of helicopters to complement this branch of the Croatian Army.^[60]

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Number	Details
Alaska Army Tent		Tent	United States	50~	Large number of field army tents purchased and donated by United States over the years.[61][62]
Role 2B Army Field Hospital		Field Hospital	United States	1~	A Brigade level field hospital capable of dealing with combat casualties in a combat theatre of operations.[63][43]

Army logistics

The Croatian Army relies heavily on the stock of old trucks and supply vehicles. It inherited a vast stock of trucks, various transport and utility vehicles during the Croatian War of Independence and the Battle of the Barracks; at least 250 FAP trucks, 650 TAM trucks and a number of Soviet trucks such as ZiL, Ural or Maz were captured and put into military service. Many of these vehicles are still in service with the Croatian Army, even though some are over 50 years old. Torpedo 4x4 trucks, light 2.5T trucks were built in large quantities. Some 80 samples entered service with the Army in early 1990s. However, with Croatia joining NATO the Croatian Army started looking into acquiring western types of trucks including MAN TG Mill, Iveco 5T Transport Truck and Mercedes trucks among others. However, due to the shortage of funds logistics formations within the Croatian Army are the last to get modern vehicles. In the past decade the Croatian Army started to renew its logistic and tactical truck fleet sporadically with purchases or donations of smaller quantities of new trucks. In the long-term the Croatian Army plans to reduce the number of vehicle types in service down to only three manufactures: MAN, Mercedes and Iveco. Currently over a dozen of different manufactures of vehicle types are in service creating costly maintenance issues.

Logistic vehicles and military trucks

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Number	Details
Torpedo TK 130 T7 4x4		Military truck	Croatia	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		Military truck	Slovenia  Yugoslavia	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		Military truck	Yugoslavia	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.
DAF Trucks		Military truck	Netherlands	20~	60 units received from the Dutch Army reserve stock in 2001, however only 20 or so remain in service today.
MAN Tank Transporter		Military truck	Germany	20~	20 older MAN units in service, currently being replaced by other modern equivalents.
Mercedes Benz NG		Military truck	Germany		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.
LkW MAN MIL GL 4x4,6x6, 8x8		Military truck	Germany	80~ [64]	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.[65][66]
Iveco EuroTrakker		Military truck	Italy	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		Military truck	Italy	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		Military truck	Italy	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.[67][68] 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.
Astra Trucks		Military truck	Italy	3	3 units ordered in 2007 with a larger delivery of Iveco Trakker heavy trucks.[69]
Ford Cargo		Truck	United States	6	Donation by the US. Comes as part of a bigger US donation to the Croatian Army Engineering Regiment alongside a number of other equipment including an entire army field kitchen and elements of a field hospital. Equipment donation is meant to supplement the Croatian UN contingent.[70]
MAN TG Mill		Military truck	Germany	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.[71]
Mercedes-Benz Arocs		Military truck	Germany	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.[72]
Mercedes-Benz Actros		Military truck	Germany	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.[73]

Military utility vehicles

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Number	Details
Mercedes G / Puch G		Military light utility vehicle	Austria  West Germany  Germany	300~	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		Military light utility vehicle	Japan	80~	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		Military light utility vehicle	United Kingdom	32~	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.[74][75]

Civilian utility vehicles

Model	Image	Type	Origin	Details
Fiat Ducato		Van	Italy	Many ordered over the past decade, mostly used in logistics and transportation roles. In the process of phasing out.
Volkswagen Transporter		Van	Germany	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		Van	France	Serving as emergency response vehicles.[76]
Iveco Daily		Van	Italy	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		Van	France	Used in the personnel transportation roles.
Opel Zafira		Van	Germany	Croatian Government leased a large number of Opel Zafira vans in 2024 after the lease ended for Renault Master vans, used in transportation roles.
Ford Ranger		Pickup truck	United States	Croatian Government leased a large number of Ford Ranger trucks, with about 30 or so bought for the Croatian Army and further 50 or so vehicles bought for Croatian Ministry of Interior. The Croatian Army is currently leasing as many as 120 pickup trucks but also owns additional 30 trucks.[77]

Future Acquisitions

Due to ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, Croatia has accelerated some defence acquisition plans that were intended for medium to long-term purchases. One of the biggest procurement programs in the short term is acquisition of eight additional UH-60M helicopters valued at $273.8 million, with Croatia paying $134.5 million of the total figure;^[78] eight new helicopters should join the Air force by end of 2028.

There is a short-term plan to introduce four medium-range surface-to-air batteries by 2028, MICA VL NG is mentioned as preferred system due to compatibility with introduction of Rafale fighters in to service with Croatian Air Force, but several other options are being looked at as well, Norwegian NASAMS 3 system and IRIS-T SLM. As neighbouring Slovenia purchased two batteries of IRIS-T SLM, Croatia could follow a similar path. Allocated budget for these is estimated at €550–570 million, delivery of medium-range surface-to-air batteries are expected sometime after 2025, but no later than 2030.

Plan to obtain a Medium to Long Range Air Defence System at some point in the next 4 years. Croatian Defense Minister clarified, the procurement of long range air defense and surface to surface rocket systems are priority for incoming government as country lacks adequate air defense cover. Croatian PM also expressed opinion in this regard but also added that priorities are short to medium range systems. Long range systems are very likely to be either French based on Aster SAMP/T system utilizing Aster 30 rockets which provide long range cover of 150–175 km in its latest derivative, or US based MIM-104 Patriot systems that are of similar range but are a more expensive system.^[79]

After the breakup of the Yugoslavia, the newly formed Croatia inherited a fleet of M-84 tanks. By 2008, all of them had been modernized to the M-84A4 "Sniper" level and as of 2023, most of them had undergone major repairs and updated communication systems. Compared to the original T-72M, the Croatian M-84A4s have greater firepower due to the modern DBR-84 ballistic computer, which works in conjunction with the all-weather day/night infrared sight of the SCS-84 gunner. At the same time, the level of protection has not changed: during the modernization, the vehicle did not receive any hinged armor or dynamic protection packages. The armor corresponds to the level of the T-72M1/T-72A and as such it is not capable to deal with the requirements of the modern warfare. In regards to the difficulties of the obsolete fleet, defence ministers of Germany and Croatia signed a Letter of Intent, formalizing plans for Croatia to deliver 30 M-84 tanks and 30 M-80 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, including necessary spare parts and ammunition. Funds provided by Germany in exchange for these vehicles will contribute to Croatia's purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks. With these resources, Croatia intends to procure up to 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks, a move designed to modernize the Croatian Army's armored units while simultaneously supporting Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.^[80] At the recent governmental session, Minister Anušić stated that the Government of the Republic of Croatia is ceding material resources to Ukraine, namely M-84 tanks and M-80 infantry fighting vehicles, together with the corresponding spare parts and ammunition for the total book value of EUR 144,800,000.^[81]

Croatia’s artillery capabilities are currently undergoing restructuring, following the transfer of a significant portion of legacy systems to Ukraine. The Croatian Army presently operates 16 German-made Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) tracked 155 mm self-propelled howitzers, which constitute the main component of the country’s active long-range artillery units. Nine Soviet-designed 2S1 Gvozdika 122 mm tracked howitzers also remain in service but are expected to be retired and potentially donated. In recent years, Croatia has supplied Ukraine with a number of D-30 RH M94 122 mm and M-46 130 mm towed howitzers, resulting in a reduced stock of artillery and limited availability of 122 mm and 130 mm ammunition.^[82][83][84] As part of its modernization plan, Croatia intends to acquire at least 36 to 58 wheeled 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems. The CAESAR system has been identified as the preferred solution, with an initial order of 30 units planned for 2025 and a possible total requirement of 54 systems plus six additional units. Additionally, Croatia planned to purchase at least 12 more PzH 2000 systems under the previous government. The objective is to establish and maintain three self-propelled artillery battalions, with at least one equipped with tracked systems. This process is intended to replace the Soviet artillery inventory by the early 2030s.^[85][86]

Smaller systems that will be purchased in significant quantities are the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank system with the requirement calling for at least 48 systems per battalion. As there are 7 battalions, Croatia needs roughly 336 systems; however, this is a long-term requirement and not entirely certain whether it will be entirely based on the Javelin system; there might be a mix of systems in play. Croatia agreed to purchase RGW90 systems from Germany; however, the Ministry of Defense plans to phase out current ex-Soviet and ex-Yugoslav systems by the end of this decade, meaning a substantial order of these systems might be made in the following years. Stated requirement is for up to 720 operational systems and significant reserves.

Domestic drone production has been initiated in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine, a number of domestic companies are involved and number of systems have been purchased from various domestic manufacturers. Croatian Army plans to purchase large quantity of domestic drones SPV-MRM-2-Interceptor drones that are currently being tested in Ukraine by the Ukrainian Army.^[87]

In regard to the acquisitions of rocket artillery systems, the Government of Croatia has requested to buy eight (8) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); 24 M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead (AW) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS); 24 M31A2 GMLRS-Unitary High Explosive (HE) Pods with IMPS; 2 M1152 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) with Next Generation SECM (NG SECM); 8 M1152 HMMWVs with Command and Control Communications Shelters; and 36 Defence Advanced GPS Receivers (DAGR). The following non-MDE items will also be included: Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket (LCRRPR) pods; AN/PRC-117G radios; AN/PRC-158 radios; AN/PRC-160 radios; Common Fire Control Systems (CFCS); International Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (IFATDS); software; training; resupply vehicles; technical assistance; and other related elements of program and logistic support. Parliamentary Defence Committee unanimously supported the procurement of eight HIMARS missile systems worth almost $290 million which will, according to the Chief of the General Staff bring about a new capability that the Armed forces have not had before, and that is the ability to carry out precise and effective long-range missile strikes". Furthermore, according to the US State Department, the proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.^[88]

Proposed/Potential Future Equipment
Leopard 2A8		Germany	Main battle tank	50 ordered with the first 14 units to be delivered in 2027.[89][90]
Patria CRO 30L		Finland/ Croatia	Infantry Fighting Vehicle	Procurement for 30 wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle configured vehicles,[91] requirement for specialised version yet to be decided on, but based on current army battalion formation, additional 65-70 specialised vehicles are needed.
VL MICA NG		France	Medium Range Surface to Air missile	One of 3 options for Medium range SAM system, 4 batteries valued at €550 million.[92][93]
NASAMS		Norway/ United States	Medium Range Surface to Air missile system	One of 3 options for Medium range SAM system, 4 batteries valued at €550 million.[93][92]
IRIS-T SLM		Germany	Medium Range Surface to Air missile system	One of 3 options for Medium range SAM system, 4 batteries valued at €550 million.
MDBA Aster SAMP/T NG		France	Medium to Long Range Surface to Air missile system
Javelin		United States	Anti-tank guided missile	In early 2023, documents were released that the army plans on ordering an unknown number of Javelins worth €25,000,000.00 [20][94]
CAESAR		France	Self-propelled howitzer	Initial procurement of 30 systems, requirement of 56 systems. On 25 March, Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić announced plans to secure funding and finalise a contract for the purchase of 155mm CEASAR wheeled self-propelled howitzers. The agreement is expected to be signed by the end of 2025.[84][85]
Panzerhaubitze 2000		Germany	Self-propelled howitzer	Additional howitzers, at least 12 systems, but requirements call for additional 30 systems. €225-570 million.
M142 HIMARS		United States	Rocket artillery	Initial procurement of 8 systems, requirement of 24 systems. The Parliamentary Committee for Defense unanimously supported the procurement of eight HIMARS missile systems as well as 394 missiles worth almost 290 million dollars. The delivery of the system will be in 2028.[95]
MAN HX		Germany	Military truck	Croatia hopes to replenish its logistics park with new military trucks, MAN HX range are being looked at as best option. Requirement for 550 trucks in 6x6, 8x8 and 10x10 configuration. €150-300 million.

Equipment withdrawn from Service or in Storage

• RAK-12 - System incompatible within current army structure, units placed in storage.
• S-300PMU-1 - Croatia had acquired the long-range surface-to-air missile system from Ukraine in 1994 and demonstrated some of the system parts on the 1995 military parade held in Zagreb, it is believed that the system was never fully completed and operational although the training of crews was held as late as 1998. Some sources claim that the weapon was subsequently handed-over to the United States or Israel in 2002–2004. However, officials still claim that the system is still stored somewhere in Croatia and the exact fate of the system is to this day classified.
• 9K38 Igla - since the arrival of Mistral 3 systems, large parts of the anti-aircraft system have been pulled back and are not actively seen to be used by the army.
• CITER 155mm L33 Gun - during trainings Artillery and Missile Regiment used exclusively D-30 howitzers, most likely because of interoperability with NATO standard with using 122mm shells, none other towed howitzers seen to be in service in years.
• M-84 Nora - none in active service due to NATO interoperability issues.
• M1954 (M-46) - none in active service due to NATO interoperability issues.
• M56/M101 - none in active service due to NATO interoperability issues.
• Heckler & Koch HK21 - 5.5×45mm NATO - retired after supplementing Croatian army with new infantry squad machine guns.
• Ultimax 100 - 5.5×45mm NATO - retired after supplementing Croatian army with new infantry squad machine guns.
• Zastava M70 - 7.62×39mm - completely withdrawn from use by the end of 2018, however some 40 000 were left as strategic reserve.^[96][97] Out of the remaining stock at least 20 000 were donated to Ukraine in 2022.^[98]
• FN FAL - 7.62×51mm - 5,000 were stored to be sold off but donated to Ukraine.
• Zastava M76 - 7.92×57mm sniper rifle - replaced by Remington and Sako rifles in service within the Croatian Army.
• M80 "Zolja" RPG - phased out due to dwindling stock.
• RPG-7 - phased out.
• BRDM-2 - in the local army museum.
• BTR-60 - 2 in the local army museum.
• M60P/M60SAN - Yugoslav-made APCs, two are in the local army museum.
• MT-LB - 2 in local museum, the rest were scrapped and replaced by Patria CROs.
• M-47 Patton - 2 in the local army museum and rest are used for target practice.
• T-55A - Withdrawal of over 280 units started in 2006 with a dozen or so tanks used for training until late 2009, that is no longer the case due to the shortage of funds and all units have now been withdrawn and are awaiting disposal.
• M-63 Plamen - 128mm towed MRL, retired due to lack of ammunition and costly upkeep, no spare parts for the system.
• M-94 'Plamen S - 128mm MRL no longer fit for service.
• M-87 Orkan - 260mm MRL, captured during Battle of the Barracks in 1991.
• ZSU-57-2 - used as target practice.
• M53/59 Praga - 2 in the local army museum.