This is a list of equipment currently held by the Royal Danish Army.
For warships see List of active Royal Danish Navy ships
For aircraft see Royal Danish Air Force
For ranks and insignias see Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Army
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes | |
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United States | Bayonet | Only used by Livgarden affixed to the M/95, when in ceremonial uniform on guard duty in front of palaces and when on guard duty at other places in the standard service uniform. | |||
Austria | Field knife | Standard Issue[1] Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes | |
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United States Switzerland | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Standard issue pistol[2] [3] Modified with a flared magwell and using 21-round magazines 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. | |||
United States Switzerland | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Micro-Compact for use by Military Police and SOKOM No M/XX due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name. | |||
Austria | Pistol | 10x25 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] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes | |
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Canada (Manufacture)(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 | |||
Canada | 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. | |||
United States | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Jægerkorpset[9] | |||
Canada | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts. | |||
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. | |||
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] | |||
United States | Carbine | 7.62×35mm | Used by Jægerkorpset[11] |
United States | Bolt-action rifle | 7.62×63mm | ModernizedUsed by Slædepatruljen Sirius in Greenland 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. |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes | |
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Belgium | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Frømandskorpset[12] and Jægerkorpset[13] | |||
United States(Manufacture) (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 | |||
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] | |||
General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used by Home Guard units[18] Vehicle mounted in Leopard 2 and CV90Many informal names like Nazisaven ("The Nazi saw"), Hitlersaven ("The Hitler saw"), or Jødesaven ("The Jew saw") | ||||
United States | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Mounted on a vehicle or tripod[19] Issued with: |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes | |
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Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Replaced the HK417[20] | ||||
Finland | Bolt-action Sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | Old model was a standard SAKO TRG-42 with Picatinny rails[21] | |||
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[22] |
United States | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Primary use is for EOD[23] | |||
United Kingdom | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Danish sniper's primary anti-materiel rifle[24] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes | |
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(Design) Norway (Manufacture) | Disposable Anti-tank weapon | 66 mm | ECLAW (Enhanced Capability Light Anti-tank Weapon) variantUsually just referred to as PNÆV[25] | |||
Disposable Anti-tank weapon | 84 mm | Used in limited quantities; most have been donated to Ukraine[26] but is still the dominant anti-tank training weapon for the HRU and MBU | ||||
Sweden | Man-portable multi-role weapon system[27] | 84 mm | M4 model[28] Multiple ammunition types:[29]
Has the informal name of Dødens Pusterør(Death Blowgun)[30] | |||
Israel(Design)(Manufacturing) | 130 mm | Purchased both for vehicle-mounting[31] and foot-mobile[32] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes | |
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United States | Grenade Launcher | 40×46 mm 40×51 mm | New modified M203 grenade launcher fitting the M10 rifle and with the ability to fire high-velocity grenades.[33] Can be used standalone on a stock or mounted on the rifle.Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: Less Lethal:
| |||
South Africa | Revolver grenade launcher | 40×46 mm 40×51 mm | Used by Military Police[35] Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: Less Lethal:
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Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Quantity | Notes | |
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United States | Mortar | 81 mm | Unknown | Used by Slesvigske Fodregiment (Light infantry)[36] | |||
Israel | Mortar | 120mm | 20+ [37] |
Fragmentation Grenade | 190g Trotyl | Issued with a new plastic hinge[38] Kill primarily uses overpressure with fragmentation as a secondary property | ||||
Mini-Fragmentation Grenade | 50g of Composition B and 1400 steel balls[39] | Use unknown[40] | ||||
Stun grenade | 1 Charge | Issued Flash Bang | ||||
Stun grenade | Dependent on model:6 Charges7 Charges | Issued Flash Bang that comes in 2 models. | ||||
Unknown | Alarm mine | Phosphorus charge | Tripwire warning Device | |||
United States | Anti-personnel mine | 700 Steel balls per unit680g 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[41] | |||
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[42] [43] [44] | ||||
. | Anti-Tank Mine | 7,2 kg of TNT | Suspected to be a copy of the French M51/52 landmine[45] Some donated to Ukraine[46] | |||
United States | Anti-Tank Mine | 10.3 kg of Composition B | [47] | |||
Smoke Grenade | Phosphorus smoke grenade | Fast expansion smoke grenade[48] | ||||
Smoke Grenade | Hexit smoke grenade | Former standard-issue smoke grenadeUsed for training purposes only due to the smoke released being poisonous[49] | ||||
Smoke Grenade | Unknown base | Standard Issue smoke grenade | ||||
Unknown | Smoke Grenade | Phosphorus smoke grenade | Fast expansion smoke grenadeReplacement for the M/57 | |||
Unknown | Signal Smoke Grenade | Hexit smoke grenade | Signal grenade that comes in Green,Blue and Orange |
Standard uniform systemIssued in 3 layers:[50]
Sub layers:
(To be phased out for the NCU system 2023-2025[51]) | |||||
Unknown | CBRN-suit[52] (Replacement to be found that can work with the adoption of the NCU system 2023-2025[53])Has the informal name of Bamsedragten(The teddybear suit due to how thick and hot it is)[54] | ||||
N/A | Special occasion uniform used primarily by officers. For more details see Uniforms of the Royal Danish Army | ||||
N/A | Worn by Conscripts and NCOs of Livgarden when on ceremonial duty. For more details see Uniforms of the Royal Danish Army | ||||
N/A | Worn by Conscripts, NCOs, and officers of the Gardehusar regimentet Hesteskadron when on ceremonial duty. For more details see Uniforms of the Royal Danish Army |
Brown | Garrison use.[55] Being replaced in 2024. | ||||
Brown | Combat use. Being replaced. | ||||
Brown | United States | Garrison use. Being replaced in 2024. | |||
Brown | United States | Combat use. Being replaced in 2024. | |||
Brown | Garrison use. Being replaced in 2024. | ||||
Brown | Combat use. Being replaced in 2024. | ||||
Brown | Unknown | Safety Boot[56] | |||
Tan | United States | Combat use | |||
Combat use | |||||
Combat use |
Tactical webbing systems | N/A | Used in basic training by HBU conscripts and the Home Guard | |||||
Daysack | N/A | Standard issue daysack,[57] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the THOR[58] | |||||
Backpack | N/A | Standard issue 3 day backpack, originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the ODIN | |||||
Load carrying system | N/A | Load carrying system to carry heavier equipment such as jerrycans, ammunition boxes or ECM Jammers originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the LOKI | |||||
United States (Manufacture) (Design specification) | Plate Carrier | Plate dependentBuilt in NFA3/10 soft armor.[59] | Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set that was introduced due to soldiers being uncomfortable in the issued equipment and spending fortunes on their own[60] Standard PPE system of the Danish Armed Forces and Home Guard Response units.[61] | ||||
United States (Manufacture) (Design specification) | Plate Carrier | Plate dependentBuilt in NFA3/10 soft armor. | 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. | ||||
United States (Manufacture) (Design specification) | Plate Carrier | Plate dependentBuilt in NFA3/10 soft armor. | New female carrier that should improve comfort for female soldiers; phase in date and users are not yet confirmed.[62] | ||||
United States (Manufacture) (Design specification) | Battlebelt | Built in soft armor exact level unknown[63] | Issued alongside a Beskyttelsesvest Svær[64] |
United States | Communication Helmet | Fragmentation protection[65] | Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used.To be replaced. | ||||
Communication Helmet | Unknown | Used by vehicle crews.Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units.[66] | |||||
United States | Ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA[67] | Was quickly bought in for the War in Afghanistan where soldiers had issues with the M/96.[68] Was never a standard issue. Used mainly by the Danish ISAF teams, still sees some use on MBU conscripts of the Gardehusar regimentet. | ||||
United States | Ballistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA[69] | Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" setWas supposed to become the standard-issue helmet[70] but due to unknown reasons was restricted to deployments only.Replaced by M/20 but still used by Home Guard units and some active units. | ||||
United States | Trainning Helmet | N/A | Standard issue for conscripts. The Non-Operational helmet is meant for HBU conscripts to ensure they are not injured.[71] Informally referred to as "Cykelhjelmen" (bicycle helmet) due to its lack of ballistic protection. | ||||
United States | Ballistic Helmet | Classified as it is not on the civilian market | Standard Issue | ||||
United States | High-CutBallistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA[72] | High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team and JTAC.[73] Being phased out as they wear out by Galvion Caiman. | ||||
United States | High-CutBallistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA[74] Addon armor possible[75] | High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team, JTAC and SOKOM after Revision Military became Galvion | ||||
United States | High-CutBallistic Helmet | NIJ IIIA[76] 762x39 protection possible with SLAAP[77] | High-Cut Helmet issued to SOKOM[78] |
United States | Glasses | Current standard eye pro[79] | |||
United States | Glasses | Originally introduced as an option for people with different nose structure[80] Later introduced as one of the two standard issue | |||
United States | Goggle | Driving goggles that sit tight to protect against stone throws on roadways | |||
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. Compatible with the M/20 helmet as well |
United States | Ballistic face mask | Introduced as part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set to protect soldiers in open tops | |||
CBRN-Mask | Standard Issue CBRN Mask |
United States | Active In-Ear Bone Conduction headset | Bought originally in black and then later in tan[81] [82] | |||
Active Headset | Being replaced by Peltor XPI[83] | ||||
United States | Active Headset | Primarily only arrived thus far at SOKOM and combat units.[84] Replacing Sordin MSA |
Austria | Entrenching tool | Standard Issue | |||
Switzerland | Multi-Tool | Issued to HBU/MBU conscripts as general purpose multi-tool | |||
Switzerland | Multi-Tool | Issued to Konstabelelev and above as general purpose multi-tool | |||
United States | Wire cutter | Wire cutter |
United States | Weapon mounted Thermal sight | Used for detection of enemy heat signaturesCan be used in hand-held configuration | ||||
United States | Weapon flip-mount Thermal sight | New flip style thermal sight issued at the combat troops to repace the Insight MTM[85] | ||||
| Variable Prism sight | 1-4x magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 5.56 out to 500mUsed for M10 Rifles by active service[86] | ||||
| Variable Prism sight | 1-4x magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 7.62 out to 800mUsed for LMG M/60 by active service | ||||
Prism sight | 3.4x magnification for 5.56[87] Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service | |||||
Prism sight | 3.4x magnification for 7.62Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service | |||||
Night sight | Standard NVG optic for LMG M/60 and M/62[88] | |||||
Red dot sight | Used by conscripts of Livgarden affixed to the M/95 Rifle. Main sight for grenadelauncher, Back-up sight for LMG M/60 for active service and primary sight for Home Guard units[89] | |||||
Red dot sight | CompM2 pictured top, M4S Pictured bottomUsed by Home Guard units. Both optics fall under the name Rødpunktssigte M/04 | |||||
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 | |||
N/A | United States | Iron sight | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[90] |
Magazine | Hard plastic magazine around in some HBU unitsHas a tendency to cause feeding issues | ||||
United States | Magazine | Became the standard magazine after Colt acquisition of Diemaco | |||
United States | Magazine | Magazine type issued to active service personnel with Rangerplates as an option |
United States | Laser sight | With visible laser, IR laser and IR illuminator | |||
United States | Weapon mounted light | Visible light | |||
United States | Weapon mounted light | Replacement for the MK4 |
United States | Vertical foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package | |||
United States | Vertical foregrip | Used for the LMG M/60 | |||
United States | Vertical foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 | |||
United States | Angled foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package | |||
Angled foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 | ||||
United States | Handstop | Part of the now replaced weapon package | |||
United States | Handstop | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 | |||
United States | Stock | Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles Part of the now replaced weapon package | |||
United States | Stock | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 | |||
United States | Pistol grip | Standard grip on all M10A4 riflesPart of the now replaced weapon package | |||
United States | Pistol grip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 | |||
United States | Rail protector | Soft platic rail protectorPart of the now replaced weapon package | |||
United States | Rail protector | Hard platic rail protectorPart of the now replaced weapon package | |||
United States | Rail protector | Soft platic rail protectorPart of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 | |||
United States | Rail protector | Hard platic rail protectorPart of the new weapon package introduced in 2022 | |||
United States | Rifle sling | Used for rifles | |||
United States | Rifle sling | Was a planned replacement for rifle slings during the Magpul contract but was never issued in mass quantity | |||
United States | Rifle sling | Newest sling introduced into service | |||
United States | Machinegun sling | Used for rifles, LMGs(With padding) |
Flare gun | Informally referred to as Sørøveren ("The Pirate") due to it looking like an old flintlock. | ||||
Flare gun | Replacement for the M/58Reproduction of the original Walther Leuchtpistole 34 with a new grip made by WISCH | ||||
VHF/UHF Radio | Garrison guard units and HBU Conscripts[91] [92] | ||||
United States | VHF/UHF Radio | Standard VHF/UHF Radio[93] [94] | |||
United States | UHF Radio | Standard UHF Radio | |||
United States | HF Radio | Standard HF Radio | |||
United States | HF Radio | ||||
United States | Satellite Radio | Satellite radio for JTAC | |||
United States | High-capacity data radio | UHF Data Radio[95] |
United States | GPS Receiver | GPS[96] | |||
Battle Management System | Large scale C4ISR system[97] |
United States | Binocular Monocular 3rd GenerationNight Vision Device | Used by HBU conscripts[98] Informally referred to a "Pik i panden" (Dick in forehead)[99] | |||
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.[100] | |||
Monocular 3rd+ Generation Night Vision Device | Standard issue, slowly replacing M/03 |
Handheld Thermal sight | A new thermal sight [101] | ||||
Multifunctional optronic device | Used for ranging and detection of enemy heat signatures[102] | ||||
Multifunctional optronic device | Compact version of the JIM LR for sniper teams[103] | ||||
Laser Range Finder | Infantry range finder[104] | ||||
United States | Rifle mounted laser range finder | ||||
Spotter Scope | For sniper teams[105] | ||||
Unknown | Binocular | General use binocular[106] |
United States | Mine-clearing line charge | 25m of PBX | Some donated to Ukraine[107] | |||
Demining robot | Knife, Water jet, Shotgun, X-RAY | Known in the public by the Rullemarie(Rolling Marie)[108] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Caliber | Armor | Armament | Notes | |
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Main battle tank | 44 | 44 Leopard 2A7DK in active service[109] | |||||||
(Parent company)(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing) (Company that modified the vehicle) | 44 | Current armaments:[110]
Planned armaments: | Denmarks IFV with a 35mm mounted by Hydrema[111] Can carry 7 armored infantrymen in the backGetting updated to the CV9035 MLU 2024-2029.[112] The MLU upgrade being an update to the MKIV standard[113] | ||||||
Switzerland | ~90 | 12.7×99mm NATO | M2 Browning machine gun | The Danish military secondary APC still sees use according to the defense[114] IIIH (19 donated to Moldova) [115] IIIC | |||||
(Parent company) Switzerland(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing) | Armoured personnel carrier | 360 | Current Armament:
Planned Armament: | The Danish military primary APC that replaced the M113Used in various versions:
Planned: | |||||
Switzerland | Multi-purpose military transport vehicles | 29 | N/A | [117] | Armored ambulance. Bought in 2006.[118] Unknown if the ambulance model of the Piranha V is a replacement as the army no longer states it as materiel on their material page.[119] | ||||
22 | for current use supposed to be phased out for the Eagle familyDanish modification made by Composhield A/SUsed for:
| ||||||||
Switzerland | Infantry mobility vehicle | 85 | [120] | M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Lemur | Used mainly for training purposes as it has mostly been replaced by the V model[121] Used for:
| ||||
(Parent company) Switzerland (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing) | Infantry mobility vehicle | 93 | [122] | Current Armament:M2 Browning machine gun STAVSPlanned armament:SPIKE LR2 ATGM | The primary Infantry mobility vehicle used by the Danish armyUsed for:
Planned: | ||||
Infantry mobility vehicle | 9 | M2 Browning machine gun | Used for EOD[123] | ||||||
United Kingdom | Light armored car | 15 | Used by Jægerkorpset[124] | ||||||
Unknown | Replaced by Piranha V[125] Still used for fire fighting at Shooting ranges Its snow clearing duty has also been replaced by the Piranha V[126] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Quantity | Notes | |
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Israel | Mortar carrier | 120 mm | 15+6 | The A3MS is a Cardom 10 heavy mortar with BMS integration, Fire/Control group, and fire coordination module[127] made by Austrian ESLAIT a subsidiary of Israeli Elbit Systems[128] mounted on Piranha V[129] | |||
Israel | Multiple rocket launcher | 122mm 160mm 306mm 370mm | 8 | Mounted on the Tatra 815-7 Force 6×6 truckExpected to be fully operational in 2026[130] The system is clouded in major controversy due to its origin from a blacklisted company and unfair play in the acquisition with Lockheed Martin claiming that they never even made a price estimate on M142 HIMARS despite DALO claiming they did and dropping them as an option[131] and Hanwha Group claiming they weren't even asked regarding the K239 Chunmoo. The controversy has led to the defense minister Jacob Elleman being moved to the finance ministry and the department chief being fired. Later evidence has proved that Elbit and DALO had an ongoing lawsuit regarding the 2015 cancelation that was thrown out after Elbit received the new order, the investigation is ongoing. |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes | |
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Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown | 11 planned to start being delivered from 2025The Danish army has temporarly borrowed models for the Canadian Army[132] after the donation of Wisent 1 to Ukraine[133] | ||||
Recovery vehicle | 18 | [134] | ||||
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 10 | |||||
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 6+1 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARlRM5eRTWg | ||||
Mine clearing vehicle and Armoured engineering vehicle | Unknown | 6 planned to start being delivered from 2025The Danish army has temporarly borrowed models for the Canadian Army after the donation of Wisent 1 to Ukraine | ||||
Mine clearing vehicle | ? | SPARK II mine roller, MIRR can be fitted to multiple armored vehicles[135] | ||||
Denmark | 16 | |||||
Armoured engineering vehicle | 2 (3) | Based on the Wisent 1 chassis.[136] | ||||
United States | Armoured backhoe loader | 6 | [137] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes | |
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Support vehicle | 215 | |||||
Support vehicle | 29 | |||||
Support vehicle | ~950 | Used in different roles:
Both road and terrain variants. |
HelicoptersAll army helicopters have been transferred to Helicopter Wing Karup, a joint helicopter command under the Royal Danish Air Force.
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes | |
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United States | Unmanned aerial vehicles | Used by the Efterretningsregimentets UAS units | |||
Norway | Unmanned aerial vehicles | Unknown quantity[138] |
Mercedes G Class | (design) (manufacturer) | Mobility vehicle | Multiple Variants:[139]
Phased out from operational use by the Eagle family but still around as a utility vehicle at bases | ||
Volkswagen T5 | Minibus | General non-tactical transportBeing phased out by Mercedes 113 "Vito" | |||
Mercedes Vito 113 Tourer | Minibus | General non-tactical transport | |||
Mercedes Vito W447 Tourer | Minibus | General non-tactical transport | |||
Mercedes Sprinter 210 | Light utility vehicle | ||||
Mercedes Sprinter 212 | Light utility vehicle | ||||
Nissan Navara | (design) (manufacturer) | Light utility vehicle | |||
Peugeot 308 | Service car for officers | ||||
MAN HX 77 | Armoured logistic vehicle | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.[141] | |||
MAN SX 45 | Armoured logistic vehicle | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 13.192 | Medium utility truck | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 18.225 | Medium utility truck | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 27.314 | Heavy utility truck | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 26.372 | Tank truck | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 25.322 | Container carrier | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 27.314 | Mobile communication center | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 40.400 | Prime MBT mover | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 35.460 | Heavy equipment transporter | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 41.372 | Heavy wrecker | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 41.480 |
| MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
MAN 41.480 | (TGA) | MAN chassisThe MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks. | |||
SCANIA G450 B8x8 HZ | Part of the replacement of the MAN family of vehicles |
BMW F650GS | Motorcycles | BMW family is being sold. Whether or not sale is complete is unknown[142] | |||
BMW R850RT | Motorcycles | BMW family is being sold. Whether or not sale is complete is unknown | |||
Kawasaki KLR650 | (design) (manufactured) | Motorcycles | |||
KTM 450 EXC | Dirt bike | Used by SOKOM[143] |
Main battle tank | 9 | Recent leaks from within the Danish MoD point to the purchease of an additional 9 MBTs[144] | |||||||
(Parent company)(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing) | Infantry fighting vehicle | 115 | Recent leaks from within the Danish MoD point to the purchease of an additional 115 IFVs. With Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen |
Israel | Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm L/52 | 19 | Replacement for the 19 CAESAR 8x8s donated to Ukraine.[145] Test model is installed on Tatra T815 8×8 although DALO has not yet decided platform[146] Currently, the main piece is a major controversy due to its origin from a blacklisted company (Even being dropped in 2015 in favor of the Caesar platform despite being better in tests) and alleged unfair play in the acquisition with Nexter Systems claiming they were never contacted[147] and Hanwha Group claiming that the delivery timeline for the K9 Thunder was never discussed despite DALO claiming it would take too long.[148] The controversy has led to the defense minister Jacob Elleman being moved to the finance ministry [149] and the department chief being fired.[150] Later evidence has proved that Elbit and DALO had an ongoing lawsuit regarding the 2015 cancelation that was thrown out after Elbit received the new order, the investigation is ongoing.[151] | Fully operational 2025[152] |
SHORAD | 30 mm | Unknown | Selected in 2023. Phase in date and missile type yet unknown[153] To be mounted on a Piranha V chassis | Unknown; only cannon and chassis decided so far. | ||||
Jordbaseret Kortrækkende Luftforsvarssystem | Short-Medium range SAM | N/A | 2 | 1 For national deployment for point defence of airports or other critical infastructure1 For international deployment for point defence of division HQs Models in the running: | Unknown still in competition stage political ambition is before 2033 | |||
Jordbaseret Langtrækkende Luftforsvarssystem | Medium-Long Range SAM/ABM | N/A | 1 | 1 for area defence of cities and critical infastructureModels in the running: | Unknown still in competition stage political ambition is before 2033 |
NORDEFCO
Manufacture nations:
| New standard uniform system Jointly developed by NORDEFCO membersMade by a consortium led by Oskar Pedersen AS and consisting of:
The program was originally an agreement between Denmark and Norway to replace their uniforms in 2014[154] with Sweden joining in 2016.[155] Source on when Finland joined is lacking Was confirmed in 2024 that the uniform would be introduced in Blue for the Royal Danish Navy[156] | 2023-2025 |
WFoV Night Vision Device | Interest shown by FMI in 2019, progress and intended users unknown[157] |
United States | Grenade Launcher | 40×46 mm | Used by Home Guard units, fits on M95/96 rifles.[158] Can only fire low velocity 40 mm Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: Less Lethal:
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Canada | Light support weapon | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Home Guard units[159] Issued with:
Got the informal nickname of Lorte Spasser Våben ("Shitty retard weapon") because it "was a weapon designed to do everything but couldn't do anything".[160] | |||
United States | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used by SSR (Home Guard Special Operations Unit)[161] | |||
Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Transferred to the Home Guard after the phase-out in the army and now in use[162] |
CBRN-Mask | Phased out CBRN-MaskStill around in the Home Guard |
UHF Radio | Was used by HBU Conscripts but has been phased out by the Sepura STP9000 Tetra. Still used by some Home Guard units |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note | Retirement from active use | |
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Switzerland | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | After its replacement by the P320, around 20.000 still remain in storage until a disposal method can be found. The guns can not be destroyed due to the financial loss and can not be sold due to their HMAK/FMI government stamp and the fear they may end up in OPFOR hands on the second hand market[163] | 2019 | |||
Germany | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Was used by Protection teams, Frømandskorpset and Jægerkorpset[164] Replaced by SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry and SIG SauerP365 Same situation as the Neuhausen: in storage until disposal method is found. | 2019 | |||
Austria | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Used by Frømandskorpset[165] Replaced by SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry and SIG SauerP365 Same situation as the Neuhausen in storage until disposal method is found. | 2019 |
(Designed) (Manufactured) | Sub-Machine gun | 9×19mm NATO | Phased out in favor of telescopic M/75s and later M/96s. Still around at bases for exercise OPFORs[166] Was manufactured as a Copy of the M/45 in Denmark under a license from Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori Later replaced by the MP5 until the concept of the sub-machine gun was completely dropped in 2010 by the Danish defense, in favor of compact carbines.[167] (Note: MP5 is not on this list, as the remaining stock was transferred to Rigspolitiet) | 1975 |
Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Phased out, but there are still 15.000 in storage for the total defense to a level where it was questioned in Folketinget[168] [169] | 1995 |
Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Jægerkorpset at the start of the Afghanistan war as the M/62 was too heavy[170] Replaced by the FN Minimi [See LMGs] and current status is unknown | 2014 | ||||
General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | The infantry variant has been phased out with the Home Guard acquisition of the M60[171] Many informal names like Nazisaven ("The Nazi saw"), Hitlersaven ("The Hitler saw"),[172] or Jødesaven ("The Jew saw")[173] | 2014 |
Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Retired in 2007 in favour of the HK417. Status unknown[174] | 2007 |
United States | MANPAD | 70 mm Infrared homing missile | Have been in cold storage for years; some were donated to Latvia in 2018 and in 2020 the Danish army was debating their reintroduction[175] | 2010-2014 |
Spain | Mortar | 60mm | 100+ | Made by ExpalPhased out due to defects making it inaccurate and causing catastrophic failures[176] | 2020 |
United States | Ballistic Helmet | The former standard helmet that was in service from 1996 to 2024Phased out for M/20 Operationel and M/20 Basic Massive stores left on bases currently | 2023 |
Unknown | Fragmentation Vest | Fragmentation protection | Limited use | 2012 | ||||
Unknown | Load carrying system | N/A | Limited use | 2012 |
Armoured personnel carrier | Unknown | Replaced by Piranha V54 APC models have been donated to Ukraine, exact number left is unknown. Few remain on bases and are used for MBU training and Open House events at bases[177] | 2019-2023 | |||||
Light tank | 53 (originally)Unknown (current) | Light tank gifted by the Americans in 1962[178] A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede | 2000 | |||||
Main battle tank | 216 (originally)[179] Unknown (current) | Custom Danish model, introduced in 1953 and upgraded in the 1980sA few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede Replaced by the Leopard 1 | 1994 | |||||
Main battle tank | 230 (originally)[180] Unknown (current) | Introduced in 1973 and upgraded to the A5 DKstandard in the 1990sReplaced by the Leopard 2A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede including the white UN Leopard 1 that took part in Operation Bøllebank Base chassis still serves as the Wisent 1 and Bieber100 models have been renovated and donated to Ukraine[181] | 2005 |
Tracked Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm | 76(originally)[182] Unknown (current) | Retired in 2020 as the Caesar 8x8 was supposed to have entered service that year.[183] 76 were purchased originally but most were scrapped or cannibalised through the 2010sA few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede | 2020 |
Pistol | 9×18mm Makarov | Held by UMAK(UddannelsesMAterielKontoret -Training material office) for weapon identification training purposes | ||||
Pistol | 7.62×25mm Tokarev | Held by UMAK(UddannelsesMAterielKontoret -Training material office) for weapon identification training purposes |
Assault rifle | 5.45x39mm | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan and IraqHeld by UMAK(UddannelsesMAterielKontoret -Training material office) for weapon identification training purposes Used by the army for weapon familiarisation to help train foreign militaries such as the ANA, the Iraqi Armed Forces and the Cameroon Armed Forces[184] | ||||
Assault rifle | 7.62×39mm | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan and Iraq Held by UMAK(UddannelsesMAterielKontoret -Training material office) for weapon identification training purposes Used by the army for weapon familiarisation to help train foreign militaries such as the ANA, the Iraqi Armed Forces and the Cameroon Armed Forces |
Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×54mmR | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan and Iraq |
General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×54mmR | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for AfghanistanUsed by the army for weapon familiarisation to help train the ANA and the Iraqi Armed Forces[185] |
Anti-materiel rifle | 14.5×114mm | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment |
Rocket-propelled grenade | Ammunition in stock unknown | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for AfghanistanUsed by the army for weapon familiarisation to help train the ANA and the Iraqi Armed Forces Around 8000, alongside some further 29.000 rockets were donated to Ukraine[186] |
J.nr.: 18/03022
15. marts 2019
Leo Nielsen Trading ApS and Glock Ges.m.b.H V. Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse(DALO)
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