List of equipment of the Portuguese Army explained

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

Military gear

!Name!Origin!Type!Number!Image!Notes
SCS – Soldier Combat SystemBulletproof vest, Combat helmet, Uniform, Gloves+12.000In 2019, the new uniform began to be distributed gradually in some units, which includes a new standard, ballistic helmets, protective glasses, maxillofacial protection, ballistic vests, Kevlar elbow pads, protective gloves, watches and physiological monitors on the wrist.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Since 2024, this new uniform has been widely used by all army units.
MultiCam combat uniformBulletproof vest, Combat helmet, Uniform+1.000Used essentially by special troops of the Portuguese Army (Special Operations Troops Centre, Commandos and Paratroopers) and some other military units during some international missions. This pattern is generally used with Ops-Core helmets and NFM Group THOR or Warrior Assault bulletproof vests.[6] [7]
PASGT - Personnel Armor System for Ground TroopsCombat helmet, Uniform+30.000Uniform introduced in the 90s in the Portuguese Army, consisting of ballistic helmets, vests and uniforms in camouflage DPM - Disruptive Pattern Material. It is currently in the process of being replaced by the new uniform known as SCS - Soldier Combat System.

Infantry weapons

WeaponOriginTypeCaliberImageNotes
Pistols
Glock 17 Gen 5 FSSemi-automatic pistol9×19mm ParabellumService pistol. 2,910 units purchased in 2019 and additional 1,000 units bought in 2020 to replace the following pistols that were in service with the Portuguese Army: Walther P38, SIG P228, Heckler & Koch USP and Beretta 92.[8]
Heckler & Koch P30Semi-automatic pistol9×19mm ParabellumSome units received by Special Operations Troops Centre. Limited use.[9]
Submachine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5Submachine gun9×19mm ParabellumAlso the A5, SD6, N2 and KA4 versions are used.
B&T MP9Submachine gun9×19mm Parabellum[10]
Assault rifles and battle rifles
FN SCAR-L STDAssault rifle5.56×45mm NATOPurchased in 2019, 15,000 SCAR-L STD assault rifles.[11] (Standard service rifle)
Heckler & Koch G36KCarbine5.56×45mm NATOUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre, in the K, KE and C versions[12]
Heckler & Koch HK416 A5Assault rifle5.56×45mm NATOUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.[13]
Heckler & Koch HK417 A2Battle rifle7.62×51mm NATOUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.
FN SCAR-H STDBattle rifle7.62×51mm NATOPurchased in 2019, 390 SCAR-H assault rifles.
Sniper rifles and anti-materiel rifles
FN SCAR H PRDesignated marksman rifle7.62×51mm NATOPurchased in 2019, 550 SCAR-H PRs.
Heckler & Koch G28EDesignated marksman rifle7.62×51mm NATOUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.
Accuracy International Arctic WarfareSniper rifle7.62×51mm NATOUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.
Accuracy International AXMCSniper rifle7.62×67mmB 8.6×70mmUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.
Barrett M95/M107A1Anti-materiel rifle12.7×99mm NATOUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.
Machine guns
Heckler & Koch MG4Light machine gun5.56×45mm NATOUsed by Commandos and Special Operations Troops Centre.
FN Minimi Mk3Light machine gun5.56×45mm NATOPurchased in 2019, 1000 Minimi Mk3 to replace Heckler & Koch HK21 and MG3 machine guns.
FN Minimi Mk3General-purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATOPurchased in 2019, 400 Minimi Mk3 to replace Heckler & Koch HK21 and MG3 machine guns.
FN MAGGeneral-purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATOUsed by Portuguese Paratroopers and mounted on Pandur II IFV and Leopard 2A6.[14] [15]
Browning M2HBHeavy machine gun12.7×99mm NATOUsed on tripods and mounted on vehicles.
Shotguns
Benelli M4Pump action shotgun12-gauge
Benelli SupernovaPump action shotgun12-gaugePurchased 380 Benelli SuperNova in 2020.
Fabarm STF 12Pump action shotgun12-gaugeUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.
Franchi SPAS 15Combat shotgun12-gaugeUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.
Grenade launchers
FN40GLUnder barrel grenade launcher40×46 mm LVPurchased in 2019, 2000 FN40GL 40 mm grenade launchers, can be used on FN SCAR or individually.
HK269Under barrel grenade launcher40×46 mm LVUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre on Heckler & Koch HK416 rifles.
Milkor MGLGrenade launcher40×46 mm LVMk.1 version used by Commandos and Special Operations Troops Centre.
Heckler & Koch GMGAutomatic grenade launcher40×53 mm HVPurchased 30 units in 2018.
LAG SB M1Automatic grenade launcher40×53 mm HVPurchased in 1996.
Mk19 mod 3Automatic grenade launcher40×53 mm HVPurchased in 1990.[16]
Mortars
FBP Morteirete m/68Infantry mortar60mmUltra-light mortar (morteirete), 718 units received by Portuguese Armed Forces.[17]
L16A2
Mortar81mm125 units in service.
M30 mortarMortar107mm30 units received in 1996, 18 equipped on M106 mortar carriers.
Tampella BHeavy mortar120mmArmy designation: Morteiro Tampella Tipo B m/74. 54 units in service.[18]
Anti-tank weapons
M72A3 LAWRocket-propelled grenade66mmMore than 7,000 units received. New systems in version A3 received in 2021.[19] [20] Called m/78.
Carl Gustav M3Recoilless rifle84mm162 units, modernized in 2020 by the UAGME. M3 version is in use since 2004.
MILANAnti-tank guided missile115mm137 launchers with 755 missiles (55 Milan + 700 Milan-2-T). In 2020 44 Milan-2-T missiles were received.[21] [22] Ministry of National Defence announced in 2022 a budget of 9,898,373 euros to replace MILAN by a new anti-tank guided missile system, being MMP one of the considered systems by the Army.[23]
BGM-71 TOWAnti-tank guided missile152mm50 launchers (5 on Pandur II ATGM). 1116 missiles received since 1980.[24]

Air defence

WeaponOriginNumberImageNotes
Anti-aircraft artillery
FIM-92 Stinger4040 units operated by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1, Portuguese Paratroopers and Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery since 1994. In 2021 Portuguese Army acquired new missiles and sights.[25]
Rheinmetall Rh-2023636 in service since 1981.[26] Some could be used for coastal defence in Azores and Madeira islands.[27]

Artillery

WeaponOriginNumberImageNotes
Field artillery
Ordnance QF 25-pounder12 (ceremonial role)Portuguese Army received a total of 132 units (108 Mk. I and 24 Mk. III). In 1976 was relegated to ceremonial role, being operetad by the Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1, 5th Artillery Regiment, Garrison Regiment No. 2 and Garrison Regiment No. 3. [28] [29] [30] [31]
L119 LG2121 in service. Operated by the 4th Artillery Regiment of the Portuguese Army Rapid Reaction Brigade.[32] [33]
M101A1/A1L45 The Portuguese Army received a total of 54 M101A1 towed howitzers. Despite not being in active service, the Army keeps them stored in reserve situation.[34] 9 units sent to Ukraine in 2024 as military aid.[35]
M114A14040 units received in 1983. 18 in service with the 5th Artillery Regiment of the Intervention Brigade and the rest stored.[36]
Self-propelled howitzer
M109A51818 M109A5 operated by Mechanized Brigade. Being overhauled since 2022 by the UAGME.
M109A26The Portuguese Army currently has 6 M109A2 stored at the military base of Santa Margarida. These M109A2 are part of the war reserves of the Portuguese Army and can be prepared to enter the active service.

Armoured vehicles

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Main battle tanks
Leopard 2A6Main battle tank34Initially 37 units acquired in 2008, together with 1 unit for training and 1 unit in version 2 A4 for parts supply.[37] In March 2023, 3 units were transferred to Ukraine in order to support the defensive effort against the Russian invasion.[38]
Armoured tracked vehicles
M113A1/A2Armoured personnel carrier210255 M113A1/A2 APC received (208 in service).[39] 45 units sent to Ukraine as military aid.[40]
  • 101 M113A2 received from the United States in 1977
  • 104 M113A2 received from Netherlands in 1993
  • 50 M113A1/A1G received from Germany in 1994
M901A1 ITVMissile armed tank destroyer4Initially 25 units would be received from the United States, but hydraulic problems were found in 21 units, so only 4 units were received in 1993 with 900 missiles.
M113A2 TOW 2Missile armed tank destroyer17M113A2 equipped with anti-tank guided missile TOW 2.
M577A2Command vehicle and ambulance4968 M577A2 received (43 in service as command vehicles and 3 in service as ambulance vehicles). 2 units sent to Ukraine as military aid.[41]
  • 10 M577A2 received in 1995
  • 24 M577A2 received in 1997
  • 18 M577A2 received in 1998
  • 10 M577A2 received in 1999
  • 6 M577A2 received in 2000
M106/A2 mortar carrierMortar carrier183 M106 and 15 M106A2, equipped with 107mm M30 mortar.
M125A1/A2 mortar carrierMortar carrier153 M125A1 and 12 M125A2, equipped with 81mm M29 mortar.
Armoured wheeled vehicles
Pandur II
Armoured personnel carrier188Several versions made under license in Portugal by Fabrequipa.[42]
  • 105 infantry carrier vehicle (with M2 Browning)
  • 7 infantry carrier vehicle (with RWS)
  • 30 infantry fighting vehicle (with 30mm autocannon)
  • 5 anti-tank guided missile vehicle (with TOW 2)
  • 16 command post vehicle
  • 7 recovery and maintenance vehicle
  • 8 medical evacuation vehicle
  • 6 radio access point station vehicle
  • 4 reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle (with BOR-A 550 radar)
Commando V-150Reconnaissance vehicle15Acquired 15 units with a 90 mm cannon and M60E/D machine guns in 1989. All units are in service with the Group of Recognition, based on Cavalry Regiment nº6.
Armoured infantry mobility vehicles
URO VAMTAC ST5Armored car139Purchased 139 ST5 variant vehicles in October 2018.[43]
  • 107 troop carriers
  • 12 special operations vehicles
  • 13 ambulances
  • 7 command post vehicles
HMMWV M1025A2/M1151A2Armored car41Army designation: Auto Blindado Reconhecimento 1,25 ton.[44]
  • 24 M1025A2 4x4 m/2000 are in service since 2000, 22 were blinded by Plasan Sasa with APK kit.[45]
  • 17 M1151A1/A2 D 4x4 m/2009.
Panhard M11Scout car38The Portuguese Army currently fields 38 Arquus Ultrav M11D/VBL 4x4 protected scout vehicles. The fleet includes[46]
Toyota Land Cruiser J200Military light utility vehicle3Three vehicles acquired in 2012 to replace the armored Chevrolet Suburban used by the Portuguese Army.[47]
Armoured Logistics Vehicles
M548/A1Tracked Cargo Carrier24Used by the Mechanized Brigade to carry ammunition to the M109A5 howitzer.[48]
MAN TGS 18.440 BB CH4x4 Armored Communications Vehicle1515 Armored MAN Trucks equipped with military communications shelter. These vehicles were acquired in 2023 and belong to a batch of 47 4x4 tatical trucks, of which 15 are armored.
MAN TGS 26.440 BB CH6x6 Armoured personnel carrier1313 Armored MAN Trucks used for troops and cargo transport. These vehicles were acquired in 2023 and belong to a batch of 61 6x6 tatical trucks, of which 13 are armored.
Armoured recovery vehicles
M88A1/A2G Recovery VehicleArmoured recovery vehicle86 M88A1 and 2 M88A2G are in service since 1978.
M578 light recovery vehicleArmoured recovery vehicle2921 in service since 1995 and 8 in service since 1997.
Armoured Engineering vehicles
M60 AVLB m/1981Armoured vehicle-launched bridge44 are in service since 1981, operated by Engineer Company, (Companhia de Engenharia Combate Pesado or CEngCombPes).
Armoured Training vehicles
Leopard 2 Driver Training TankMilitary training vehicle1One unit in service since 2008, used for training Leopard 2 A6 new drivers.[49]

Tactical vehicles

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Special vehicles
Yamaha TDM 900Motorcycle12Used by Army Police.[50]
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally PackOff-road motorcycleUnknownSome unit's received in 2023 by the Army Police.[51]
Q-150D4x410The fleet and associated equipment and services were purchased through the NSPA in 2020 for the Parachute Regiment (RParas).
Polaris Sportsman MV8504x48The Special Operations Troops Centre (CTOE) of the Portuguese Army's Rapid Reaction Brigade receive eight Sportsman MV850 and two trailers.
Polaris MRZR D2/D44x48The Special Operations Troops Centre (CTOE) of the Portuguese Army's Rapid Reaction Brigade receive two MRZR D2, two MRZR 2 and four MRZR D4.
Polaris Ranger Crew XP 10004x42Used by Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological (NBQR) Defense Company of the Portuguese Army's Engineering Regiment nº1.[52]
Tactical light vehicles
HMMWV M1097A24X4 Military light utility vehicle6Six units received in 2003 to tow AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder radar's.[53]
Ranger Special Operations Vehicle4x4 Military light utility vehicle13Used by Special Operations Troops Centre (8 units) and by Commandos (5 units), it is equipped with a shield at the bottom for protection against improvised explosives, and equipped with a M2 Browning, three Heckler & Koch MG4, one Carl Gustaf and one 60mm Mortar.[54]
Land Rover Defender 90/110 TDI4x4+85Army designation: Auto TP 4 Land Rover Defender 90 TD SW E 4x4 mF/08.[55]
Mitsubishi L2004x480Army designation: Auto TG 4 Mitsubishi 4x4 L200 mF/08.
Toyota Hilux GUN125L-DNFSHW 2.4 D44x423The Portuguese Army received a 23 fleet of Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility vehicles in 2019. The type is fitted out with a rugged notebook, GPS unit, 2-ways portable radio and provisions for PRC525 multi-band combat radio system.[56] [57]
Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ734x4+300Army designation: Auto TG 1/4 ton 5 4x4 mF/01. Assembly in the Portuguese Toyota factory Salvador Caetano.[58]
Tactical trucks
Iveco 40.10 WM4x4 1,5 ton truck+200Army designation: Auto TG 1,5 ton 11 4x4 mA/89-90.
Iveco 90.17 WM4x4 4 ton truck+70Army designation: Auto TG 4 ton 19 4x4 mA/91.
MAN TGS 18.440 BB CH4x432Tatical trucks equipped with military communications shelters. These vehicles belong to a batch of 47 MAN Trucks purchased in 2023, of which 15 are armored.[59]
MAN TGS 26.440 BB CH6x648Tatical trucks used for troops and cargo transportation. These vehicles belong to a batch of 61 MAN Trucks purchased in 2023, of which 13 are armored. Being received from 2024 to 2026.
MAN 10.2244x4 4 ton truck+70Army designation: Auto TG 4 ton 20 4x4 m/1998
Unimog 1750L4x4 5 ton truck+250Army designation: Auto TG ton 5 4x4 1750L. Also the 1300L version is in use.
Mercedes-Benz 10174x4 5 ton truck+50Army designation: Auto TG 5 ton 23 4x4 mF/89. Also the 1213, 1217 and 1222 are in use.
DAF YA 4440 D
4x4 5 ton truck300Army designation: Auto TG 5 ton 19 4x4 mA/84. Partial assembly in Portugal.[60]
M809 series6x6 5 ton truck+72Also the M49A2C (+28), M816 Wrecker (+8 units) and M818 (36 units) are in service.[61]
MAN 4520 6x6 FSB6x6 7 ton truck14Used to transport EWK Faltschwimmbrücken bridge components.[62]
Renault Kerax4x4 8 ton truck4Used by the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1 and Maintenance Regiment with shelter.[63] [64]

Unmanned vehicles

!Name!Origin!Type!Image!Notes
Unmanned ground vehicles
Telerob tEODorBomb disposal robotUsed for inspection and Counter-IED missions.[65]
Qinetiq Dragon Runner 20Bomb disposal robotIt's used to provide safety and support to small dismounted operations for reconnaissance, security, inspection and C-IED missions.
Nexter NERVA XXBomb disposal robotUsed for inspection and C-IED missions. Equipped with an Ptz camera.[66]
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Griffon Aerospace MQM-170 OutlawTarget droneTarget drone, operated by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1.[67]
AeroVironment RQ-11 RavenMiniature UAV36 aircraft or twelve systems (together with associated services and equipment) were purchased through the NSPA on 20 August 2018.[68]
Beyond Vision HEIFUMiniature UAVSeen with the Portuguese Army since 2024.[69]
Name UnknownMiniature UAV2 units received by the Army in 2024, and produced by the IDMEC – Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica.[70]
Name UnknownMiniature UAV4 units received by the Madeira Military Operational Command.[71] Developed in Portugal.
Parrot ANAFIMiniature UAVUsed by Special Operations Troops Centre.[72]
DJI Matrice 300 RTKMiniature UAVUsed by Intervention Brigade, Azores Military Command and Madeira Military Operational Command for surveillance.[73] [74] Madeira Military Operational Command also plans to acquire a long-range drone. Number of units purchased unknown.[75]
DJI Mavic PROMiniature UAVSeen in use by Portuguese Paratroopers and Madeira Military Operational Command. Number of units purchased unknown.[76] [77]
Autel EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V2Miniature UAVSeen in use for the first time in 2023.[78]
Autel DragonFishMiniature UAVSeen in use with the Intervention Brigade.[79]
MyFlyDream Nimbus Tricopter 1800Miniature UAV12 Unmanned aerial vehicles with VTOL capacity received in 2021 by the Army and used by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1 and 5th Artillery Regiment.[80] [81]
SenseFly eBee XMapping droneUsed by the Army Geospatial Information Center for mapping missions.
MicroUAVMicro UAVSeen in use with the Garrison Regiment Nº3.[82]

Others

Hand grenades, explosives and rounds

[84]
[85]
[86]

Military gear

Military communications

Radars

[95]

Military engineering

[99]

Miscellaneous equipment

Planned equipment

As Portugal is one of the founding members of NATO, all of its military equipment is purchased from companies from allied countries, such as countries of NATO, European Union and Israel. All of this equipment should be in the purchase process under the current Portuguese Military Programming law:[114]

!Name!Origin!Type!Number!Photo!Notes
RGW 90Recoilless rifleUnknownIn 2022, the Ministry of National Defense approved a budget of up to 10 million euros for the acquisition of anti-tank weapons systems to equip the various units of the Portuguese Army. The RGW 90 system was recently tested by the Portuguese Army at the Alcochete shooting range, with military entities showing interest in the system.[115] [116] [117]
Akeron MPAnti-tank guided missileUnknownIn 2022, the Ministry of National Defense approved a budget of up to 10 million euros for the acquisition of anti-tank weapons systems to equip the various units of the Portuguese Army. The French MMP system was considered one of the favorites by the Portuguese Army.[118] [119]
Air defence system


Short range air defense system2 batteriesThe Portuguese army launched an acquisition contract for the purchase of new anti-aircraft defense systems which include eight weapon terminals for the Integrated Anti-Aircraft Artillery Command and Control System, two local warning radars, eight light missile systems integrated into vehicles light armored tactics or medium armored tactical vehicles, and eight light armored or medium armored tactical vehicles.[120] [121] At the end of February 2024, NSPA announced the finalists for the contract, selecting MBDA, Thales Group, Diehl Defence, Aselsan, Roketsan and Pit-Radwar SA.[122]
Heavy mortar120mm mortarUnknownThe Military Programming Law that regulates investments in the Portuguese Armed Forces provides for the acquisition of 120 mm heavy mortars.[123]
URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3 120mm Mortar Carrier4x4 Mortar carrier12The Portuguese Army intends to receive 120mm mortar systems equipped on URO VAMTAC 4x4 vehicles.[124]
Self-propelled artillery2 batteriesThe new Military Programming Law signed in 2023 provides funds for the acquisition of a 155mm 8x8 self-propelled artillery system to replace the current M114A1 155 mm howitzers.[125] [126] It was mentioned on CNN Portugal that the CAESAR would be the most likely howitzer of this type to equip the Army.[127]
Armored carLight 4x4 armored car~250The Portuguese Army announced in 2020 that it would acquire up to 250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles through the FMS program. Later, the army canceled this acquisition, exchanging it for the acquisition of vehicles with the same characteristics as its URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3.[128] [129] [130]
Infantry fighting vehicleTracked Infantry fighting vehicleUnknownThe current military programming law contains a budget for replacing the M113 armored personnel carrier with a new infantry fighting vehicle. This project is known as VCI-L (Veículo de Combate de Infantaria de Lagartas). The army's chief of staff, General Eduardo Manuel Braga da Cruz Mendes Ferrão, mentioned in an interview in 2024 the importance of this acquisition.[131] It was mentioned on CNN Portugal that the M2 Bradley would be the most likely vehicle of this type to equip the Army.
Leopard 2 Bergepanzer BPz3 BüffelArmoured recovery vehicle2After receiving the Leopard 2 A6, the Portuguese Army felt the need to acquire support vehicles compatible with this main battle tank, namely armoured recovery vehicles and a armoured vehicle-launched bridge. This vehicles should be acquired in the next years.[132]
Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke 2Armoured vehicle-launched bridge1
Side-by-sideUltra light military vehicle43The army may soon receive 43 light all-terrain vehicles to equip some of its Rapid Reaction Brigade units. In the past, 16 Polaris Inc. military vehicles in various versions were received by Special Operations Troops Centre.[133]
Military helicopterCSAR military helicopter3 +1 optionalThe Army Light Aviation Unit will operate helicopters for the first time, not depending on the Portuguese Air Force for various missions. These evacuation and Combat search and rescue helicopters will be acquired in the coming years and will allow support for troops on the ground.[134]
UAVision ELANUSLoitering munitionUnknownOne of the company's employees, in an interview about the presentation of the suicide drone, reported that the Portuguese military authorities had shown interest in the equipment.
Unmanned aerial vehicleArmed droneUnknownThe Portuguese Armed Forces have been working and testing drones with the capacity to drop 2 to 8 grenades since 2022. It is expected that these drones will join the Army from 2024.[135] [136]
Unmanned aerial vehicleMiniature UAV40The Army reported in its newspaper that a competition is underway with NATO Support and Procurement Agency to receive 40 small drones in 2024.[137]
Unmanned aerial vehicleUnmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicleUnknownThe Portuguese Army will continue to receive several drones in the coming years, being authorized to spend up to 2.6 million euros by 2025 on the acquisition of more surveillance drones.
Anti-drone gunPortable Anti-drone gunUnknownDuring the workshop, held in April 2024, by the Instituto Universitário Militar (IUM) on the dissemination of the Military Programming Law (LPM) 2023-2034, it was revealed that the army intends to acquire portable anti-drone systems.[138]
Military bridgeMilitary bridgeUnknownThe Portuguese Army wants to acquire new bridge systems for its engineering units.
Military field hospitalRole 2B hospital1 The Portuguese Army intends to receive a role 2 type filed hospital by 2026. The project for this acquisition was launched in 2022 through NSPA, and is expected to be received by 2026.

Retired equipment

Pistols

Submachine guns

Assault rifles and battle rifles

Sniper rifles

Machine guns

currently on the war reserves

currently on the war reserves

currently on the war reserves

Grenade launchers

Anti-aircraft artillery

Anti-tank weapons

Artillery

Vehicles

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