List of equipment of the Royal Danish Army
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
This is a list of current equipment of the Royal Danish Army.
Weapons
=Knives=
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!Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{center|Bajonet M/95 (M7 bayonet)}} | 180px | {{flag|United States}} | Bayonet | Only used by Livgarden affixed to the M/95. Ceremonial use only uniform for when conscripts of Livgarden are on guard duty in front of palaces and so on |
{{center|Feltkniv M/96 (Glock Feldmesser FM 78)}} | 180px | {{flag|Austria}} | Field knife | Standard Issue{{Cite web |title=Pakning af basis system M/96 |url=http://jjeppesen.dk/aftc/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PAKNING-AF-BASIS-M96.pdf |publisher=Air Force Training Centre |page=8}} Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service |
=Pistols=
=Carbines and assault rifles=
= Bolt-action rifles =
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|+ !Model !Image !Origin !Type !Calibre !Notes |
{{Center|Gevær M/53-17 (M1917 Enfield)}} | {{flag|United States}} |Used 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. |
=Machine guns=
= Precision rifles =
= Anti-materiel rifles =
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|+ !Model !Image !Origin !Type !Calibre !Notes |
{{center|Minerydningsgevær M/95 (Barrett Firearms Manufacturing M82)}} | {{flag|United States}} |Primary use is for EODGander, Terry, ed. (2006). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2006–2007. London, UK: Jane's Information Group. p. 22. {{ISBN|978-0-7106-2755-1}} |
{{center|Finskyttegevær, Lang (Accuracy International AX50)}} | 180px | {{flag|United Kingdom}} |Danish sniper's primary anti-materiel rifle{{cite web |author1=The Small Arms Defense Journal Editorial Staff |date=30 December 2016 |title=Accuracy International awarded the Danish Army Contract for Long Range Precision Rifles |url=http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=3784 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103094304/http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=3784 |archive-date=2017-01-03 |access-date=2 January 2017 |website=Small Arms Defence Journal}} |
= Flare guns =
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!Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{Center|Signalpistol M/61 (Leuchtpistole 34)}} |{{flag|Germany}} |Replacement for the M/58 Reproduction of the original Walther Leuchtpistole 34 with a new grip made by WISCH |
= Hand grenades =
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Charge !Notes |
{{Center|Håndgranat M/54}}
|{{Flag|Denmark}} |190g Trotyl |Issued with a new plastic hingeForsvaret (Danish Defence) {{Citation |title=Træk Splitten. Livet som konstabelelev. Afsnit 2/3 |date=11 November 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_87Ee2awPfg |access-date=2023-04-24 |language=en}} Kill primarily uses overpressure with fragmentation as a secondary property |
{{Center|Håndgranat M/85A3 (Rheinmetall Type 85)}} | |{{flag|Germany}} |50g Nitropenta 3500 Pre-formed fragmentes in offensive configurationhttps://www.talpo.it/files/rheinmetall-hand-grenades.pdf |Purcheased both in a defensive and offensive configuration To suplement the M/54 in scenarios where M/54s can structural instability {{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=OLFI - Soldater skal vælge mellem tre forskellige håndgranater |url=https://olfi.dk/2025/03/17/soldater-skal-vaelge-mellem-tre-forskellige-haandgranater/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=olfi.dk |language=da-DK}} |
{{Center|Minihåndgranat (MISAR MU-50G)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{Flag|Italy}} |Mini-Fragmentation Grenade |50g of Composition B and 1400 steel balls{{Cite web |title=Misar MU-50 |url=http://www.talpo.it/misar-mu-50.html |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=www.talpo.it}} |
{{Center|Chokgranat 1-Bang M/?? (Centanex CTX-1-C)}} |{{Flag|Britain}} |1 Charge |
{{Center|Chokgranat 6 & 7-Bang M/05 (Centanex CTX-6-OP CTX-7-OP)}} |{{Flag|Britain}} |Dependent on model: 6 Charges 7 Charges |
{{Center|Røghåndgranat M/57}}
| |{{Flag|Denmark}} |Phosphorus smoke grenade |
{{Center|Røghåndbombe M/77}}
| |{{Flag|Denmark}} |Hexit smoke grenade |Former standard-issue smoke grenade Used for training purposes only due to the smoke released being poisonous{{Cite web |last1=Svanevik |first1=Jan |last2=Møller |first2=Ernst |title=To opgange evakueret i Esbjerg |url=https://www.tvsyd.dk/esbjerg/opgange-evakueret-i-esbjerg |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=TV SYD |language=da}} |
{{Center|Røghåndbombe KM M/93}}
| |{{Flag|Denmark}} |Unknown base |
{{Center|Røghåndgranat M/03}}
|{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |Unknown |Phosphorus smoke grenade Replacement for the M/57 |
{{Center|Røghåndgranat M/10}}
| |Unknown |Signal Smoke Grenade |Hexit smoke grenade |
=Grenade launchers=
=Anti-tank weapons=
=Infantry indirect fire weapons=
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!Name !Image !Origin !Type !Calibre !Quantity !Notes |
{{Center|Middel Tung Mortér M/81 (M252 Mortar)}} |{{flag|United States}} |Unknown |Used by Slesvigske Fodregiment (Light infantry){{Cite web |title=Shot Gone !!! |url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F13Letteinfanteribataljon%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0cUfwMy5XFuLfaTjJqMPyq8WJrHQXwajR3uiQv7mxWtx4LnL6vQBruzdXgV2EwHC8l |url-access=registration |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=Facebook |language=en}}{{better reference needed|date=September 2024}} |
{{center|Tung Mortér M/10 (Soltam K6)}} |{{flag|Israel}} |120mm |
= Mines =
=Weapons accessories=
== Sights ==
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|+ !Name !Image !Reticle !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{Center|Termisk Kikkert M/23 ( Pixels on Target VooDoo-S)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |Weapon flip-mount Thermal sight |New flip style thermal sight issued at the combat troops to replace the Insight MTM{{Cite web |first=Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse |date=10 March 2025 |title=VooDoo-S M/23 – en magisk termisk kikkert |url=https://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2025/voodoo-s-m23--en-magisk-termisk-kikkert/ |url-status=live}} Capable of Black hot, White hot, Black hot edge and white hot edge |
{{Center|Termisk Kikkert M/09 (L3 Insight MTM monocular)}} |{{flag|United States}} |Weapon mounted Thermal sight |Used for detection of enemy heat signatures Can be used in hand-held configuration Donated to Ukraine numbers remaining unknown{{Cite web |date= |title=Danish military support for Ukraine |url=https://www.fmn.dk/en/topics/operations/ongoing-operations/danish-military-support-for-ukraine/ |website=Danish Ministry of Defence}} |
{{Center|ELCAN Optical Technologies Spectre DR 1-4x 5.56}} |File:Danish Spectre 556 Reticle.jpg |{{Flag|Canada}}(Manufacture){{Flag|Denmark}}(Design specification) |Variable Prism sight |1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 5.56 out to 500m Used for M10 Rifles by active service{{Cite web |title=Nye våbendagsigter til Forsvaret |url=https://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2020/nye-vabendagsigter-til-forsvaret/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization |language=da}} |
{{Center|ELCAN Optical Technologies Spectre DR 1-4x 7.62}} |File:Danish Spectre 762 Reticle.jpg |{{Flag|Canada}}(Manufacture){{Flag|Denmark}}(Design specification) |Variable Prism sight |1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 7.62 out to 800m |
{{Center|ELCAN Optical Technologies Spectre DR 1.5-6x 12.7}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |File:Danish Spectre 12.7 Reticle.jpg |{{Flag|Canada}}(Manufacture){{Flag|Denmark}}(Design specification) |Variable Prism sight |1.5-6× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 12.7 out to 1200m Used on TMG M/2001 |
{{Center|OPTI M/95 (ELCAN Optical Technologies C79A2-1)}} |{{Flag|Canada}} |3.4× magnification for 5.56{{Cite web |title=Gevær M/10 |url=https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/materiel2/gevar-m10/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=Forsvaret |language=da}} Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service |
{{Center|OPTI M/98 (ELCAN Optical Technologies C79A2-1)}} |{{Flag|Canada}} |3.4× magnification for 7.62 Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service |
{{Center|NATSI M/99 (ELCAN Optical Technologies ?)}} |{{Flag|Canada}} |NVG optic for LMG M/60 and M/62{{Cite web |date=November 2006 |title=HRN 111-007, "7,62 mm Maskingevær M/62" |url=https://www.yumpu.com/da/document/read/17634649/hrn-111-007-762-mm-maskingevaer-m-62-hjemmevaernet |page=Page H1-H15 describes LMG optics}}Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Termisk Kikkert M/23 for active service |
{{Center|Aimpoint T1 Micro}} | 180px |{{flag|Sweden}} |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{{Cite web |title=Jomfru Madsen |url=https://www.hjv.dk/oe/HVE277/nyheder/Sider/Jomfru-Madsen.aspx |access-date=2023-10-10 |website=www.hjv.dk}} |
{{Center|Rødpunktssigte M/04 (Aimpoint CompM2 & M4S)}} |{{flag|Sweden}} |CompM2 pictured top, M4S Pictured bottom Used by Home Guard units. Both optics fall under the name Rødpunktssigte M/04 |
{{Center|Magpul M-Bus Flip Up Irons}} |N/A |{{flag|United States}} |Rifle back-up sight and used by HBU conscripts as primary sight. |
{{Center|Mission First Tactical Flip Up Irons}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |N/A |{{flag|United States}} |
== Magazines ==
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{Center|Fiber Magasin (Diemaco C7 Thermold Magazine)}} |{{Flag|Canada}} |Hard plastic magazine around in some HBU units Has a tendency to cause feeding issues |
{{Center|Aluminium Magasin (Colt's Manufacturing Company |{{flag|United States}} |Became the standard magazine after Colt acquisition of Diemaco |
{{Center|PMAG (Magpul PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M3 Window)}} |{{flag|United States}} |Magazine type issued to active service personnel with Rangerplates as an option |
== Lights and Lasers ==
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{Center|Steiner Defense D-BAL A3}} | |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light}} |{{flag|United States}} |Weapon mounted light |Visible light |
{{Center|Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light Update}} |{{flag|United States}} |Weapon mounted light |Replacement for the MK4 |
== Personalisation parts ==
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{Center|Magpul RVG}} |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|TangoDown BGV-MK46}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |Used for the LMG M/60 |
{{Center|Mission First Tactical REACT}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Magpul AFG2}} |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Brügger og Thomet B&T USA Angled Foregrip}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{Flag|Switzerland}} |
{{Center|Magpul XTM HAND STOP KIT}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Ergo grips Surestop Tactical Handstop}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Magpul CTR}} |{{flag|United States}} |Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles |
{{Center|Mission First Tactical BATTLELINK Minimalist}} |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Magpul MIADGrip}} |{{flag|United States}} |Standard grip on all M10A4 rifles |
{{Center|Mission First Tactical Engage AR Grip}} |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Magpul Ladder Rail Panel}} |{{flag|United States}} |Rail protector |Soft platic rail protector |
{{Center|Magpul XTM Rail Panel}} |{{flag|United States}} |Rail protector |Hard platic rail protector |
{{Center|Ergo Grips LOW-PRO LADDER RAIL COVER}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |Rail protector |Soft platic rail protector |
{{Center|Ergo Grips FULL LONG TEXTURED RAIL COVERS}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |Rail protector |Hard platic rail protector |
{{Center|Blue Force Gear Vickers combat applications sling}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |Rifle sling |
{{Center|Magpul MS3 Multi Mission Sling}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |Rifle sling |Was a planned replacement for rifle slings during the Magpul contract but was never issued in mass quantity |
{{Center|Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded Sling}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |Rifle sling |Newest sling introduced into service |
{{Center|Blue Force Gear Vickers M240 Sling}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{flag|United States}} |Machinegun sling |Used for rifles, LMGs(With padding) |
Personal equipment
= Uniforms =
{{main|Uniforms of the Royal Danish Army}}
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|+ !Name !Image !Camo !Origin !Notes |
{{Center|Uniformssystem M/11}}
| 180px |{{Flag|Denmark}} |Standard uniform system
(To be phased out for the NCU system 2023-2025{{Cite journal |date=2023-03-27 |title=Materielanskaffelsesplanen |url=https://www.fmi.dk/globalassets/fmi/dokumenter/2023/fsv-materielanskaffelsesplan.pdf |journal=Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse}} ) |
{{Center|CBRN-dragt M/13}}
|Unknown |CBRN-suit{{Cite web |title=CBRN Forsvar for enkeltmand |url=https://2eodbtn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CBRN-Forsvar-for-Enkeltmand.pdf |access-date=2021-02-09 |archive-date=2021-02-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212223210/https://2eodbtn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CBRN-Forsvar-for-Enkeltmand.pdf |url-status=dead }}(Replacement to be found that can work with the adoption of the NCU system 2023-2025{{Cite web |date=n.d. |title=FMI Indkøbsplan Q2 2023 |url=https://www.fmi.dk/globalassets/fmi/dokumenter/2023/-fmi-indkoebsplan-q2-2023-.pdf }}) Has the informal name of Bamsedragten(The teddybear suit due to how thick and hot it is){{Cite web |title=Øvelse: Soldater måler radioaktiv stråling |url=https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/nyheder/2022/ovelse-soldater-maler-radioaktiv-straling/ |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=Forsvaret |language=da}} |
{{Center|Garnisonsuniform M/69}}
|N/A |{{Flag|Denmark}} |
{{Center|Royal Guard ceremonial uniform}}
|N/A |{{Flag|Denmark}} |Worn by Conscripts and NCOs of Livgarden when on ceremonial duty. |
{{Center|Guard Hussar ceremonial uniform}}
|N/A |{{Flag|Denmark}} |Worn by Conscripts, NCOs, and officers of the Gardehusar regimentet Hesteskadron when on ceremonial duty. |
= Boots =
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|+ !Name !Image !Colour !Origin !Notes |
{{Center|Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Light modified HAIX BLACK EAGLE NATURE)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |Brown |{{Flag|Germany}} |Garrison use.{{Cite web |date=2018-07-10 |title=Udrustning – Side 2 |url=http://www.tactical.dk/category/udrustning/ |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=Tactical.dk |language=da-DK}} Being replaced in 2024. |
{{Center|Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Heavy modified Haix Nepal Pro)}} |Brown |{{Flag|Germany}} |
{{Center|Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, AKU (AKU Pilgrim GTX Combat)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |Brown |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, AKU (AKU Griffon Combat)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |Brown |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Meindl (Meindl Dovre Extreme)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |Brown |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Meindl (?)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |Brown |{{flag|United States}} |
{{Center|Støvle Sikkerhed M/14 (?)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |Brown |Unknown |
{{Center|Ørken støvle M/?? (Unknown AKU Boot)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |Tan |{{flag|United States}} |Combat use |
{{Center|Kampstøvle, Jungle M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} | |{{Flag|Spain}} |Combat use |
{{Center|Kampstøvle, Cold Weather M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} | |{{Flag|Spain}} |Combat use |
= Load-carrying equipment and personal protection equipment =
= Helmets =
= Eye protection =
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes | |
{{Center|Beskyttelses Brille, Vapor M/19 (WileyX VAPOR 2.5)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} | {{flag|United States}}
|Current standard eye pro{{Cite web |title=Rammeaftale På Fragmentationsbriller |url=https://www.facebook.com/FMI/posts/2345753638980017/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=www.facebook.com}} |
{{Center|Beskyttelses Brille, Saber M/19 (WileyX Saber Advanced)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} | {{flag|United States}}
|Originally introduced as an option for people with different nose structureForsvaret (Danish Defence) {{Citation |title=6/6 Beskyttelsesudrustning M12: Introduktion til Beskyttelsesbriller M09 | date=4 December 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qHokuJdJNA |access-date=2023-10-14 |language=en}} Later introduced as one of the two standard issue |
{{Center|Motorbrille M/19 (WileyX Rogue Comm)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} | {{flag|United States}}
|Driving goggles that sit tight to protect against stone throws on roadways |
{{Center|Beskyttelses Visir M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Visor)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} | {{flag|United States}}
|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 |
= Face wear =
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes | |
{{Center|Kæbebeskytter M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Mandible)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} | {{flag|United States}}
|Introduced as part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set to protect soldiers in open tops |
{{Center|CBRN-maske M/18 (General Service Respirator)}} |{{Flag|Britain}} |Standard Issue CBRN Mask |
= Work tools =
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{center|Feltspade M/96 (Glock Entrenching tool)}} |{{flag|Austria}} Austria |
{{Center|Foldekniv (Victorinox Swiss Army knife)}} |{{flag|Switzerland}} |Issued to HBU/MBU conscripts as general purpose multi-tool |
{{Center|Multi-Tool (Victorinox Swiss Tool)}} |{{flag|Switzerland}} |Issued to Konstabelelev and above as general purpose multi-tool |
{{Center|Pigtrådssaks M/X (M1938 Wire cutter)}} |{{flag|United States}} |Wire cutter |
{{Center|M/??}}
|Unknown |Hammering/Breaching tool |Has the informal name "Jomfrutrøster"(Virgins comfort){{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/skivekaserne/videos/2825160057771168/ |title=6 HBUKMP på øvelse i Holstebro øvelsesterræn. Udlægning af pigtråd. Pælen bankes i med en såkaldt jomfrutrøster kaldes den i daglig tale. Kært barn har... {{!}} By IngeniørregimentetFacebook |language=en |access-date=2024-09-06 |via=www.facebook.com}}{{better reference needed|date=September 2024}} |
Tactical and communication equipment
= Communications systems =
= Hearing protection / Communication microphones =
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{Center|Headset Invisio (Invisio Group Invisio X5)}} |{{Flag|Denmark}} |Active In-Ear Bone Conduction headset |Bought originally in black and then later in tan{{Cite web |title=Tactical Radio and Hearing Protection Headset |url=https://invisio.com/who-we-serve/royal-danish-army/ |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=invisio.com |language=en}} |
{{Center|Headset MSA (Sordin MSA)}} |{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |{{Flag|Sweden}} |Active Headset |Being replaced by Peltor XPIForsvaret (Danish Defence) {{Citation |title=Test af nyt let maskingevær |date=16 October 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvPTT7gKoJs |access-date=2024-02-15 |language=en}} 0:51 shows the MSA in service |
{{Center|Headset Comtac (3M Comtac Peltor XPI)}} |{{flag|United States}} |Active Headset |Primarily only arrived thus far at SOKOM and combat units.{{Citation |title=Crystal Arrow: Den sidste store øvelse i Letland |date=28 April 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtVz-Cb98xs |access-date=2023-05-16 |language=en}} 0:22 show Peltor in service Replacing Sordin MSA |
{{Center|Bose A3206101-M Headset}}
|{{flag|United States}} |Communication headset |Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used. To be replaced. |
{{Center|Invisio Group ↓↓↓ Racal Acoustics RA4000 Magna}} | |{{Flag|Denmark}}(Parent company){{Flag|Britain}}(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing) |Active Headset |Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm |
= Navigation equipment =
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{Center|DAGR (AN/PSN-13 DAGR)}} |{{flag|United States}} |GPS{{Cite web |title=Nutidigt dansk artilleri |url=https://www.artilleriet.dk/Artilleri/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=www.artilleriet.dk}} |
{{Center|Systematic A/S SitaWare}} |{{Center|N/A}} |{{Flag|Denmark}} |Large scale C4ISR system{{Cite web |website=Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization |date=21 February 2023 |title=Ny 20-årig rammeaftale med Systematic om operative it-systemer til hele forsvaret |url=https://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2023/ny-20-arig-rammeaftale-med-systematic-om-operative-it-systemer-til-hele-forsvaret/}} |
= Nightvision goggles =
= Spotting/observation equipment =
= Mine clearing tools =
Vehicles
=Armoured=
=Artillery=
=Trucks=
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! Name ! Image ! Origin ! Type ! Quantity ! Notes |
{{Center|MAN series of trucks}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" |
180px |
| {{Flag|Austria}}
{{Flag|Germany}}
|Truck
|Unknown
|The Man truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different model including 8x8s, 6x6s and 4x4s, can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going {{Cite web |title=Pansret terrængående lastvogn |url=https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/materiel2/man-sx-og-hx/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Forsvaret |language=da}}
Used in for multiple roles
|-
|{{Center|Scania series of trucks}}
| {{Flag|Sweden}}
|Truck
|~950
|
The Scania truck series serves as part of the logistics backbone of danish army with many different model including 8x8s, 6x6s and 4x4s, can be armoured and unarmoured, terrain or road going{{Cite web |title=Nye lastbiler til Forsvaret |url=https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/nyheder/2021/nye-lastbiler/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240910121023/https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/nyheder/2021/nye-lastbiler/ |archive-date=2024-09-10 |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Forsvaret |language=da}}
Used in for multiple roles
|}
= Light vehicles =
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colspan="5" |Military utility vehicles |
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{{Center|Mercedes-Benz G Class}}
| {{flag|Austria}} {{flag|Germany}} |Mobility vehicle |Multiple Variants:{{Cite web |title=Index - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage |url=https://www.armyvehicles.dk/daarmyveh.htm |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=www.armyvehicles.dk}}
Phased out from operational use by the Eagle family but still around as a utility vehicle at bases |
{{Center|Nissan Navara}}
|{{flag|Japan}} {{flag|Thailand}} {{flag|Argentina}} {{flag|Mexico}} {{flag|Australia}} |Light utility vehicle 128 ordered in 2013, 100 for the Army, 28 for the Navy.{{Cite web |last=Nørfelt |first=Af Michael Fibiger |date=2014-01-22 |title=128 Nissan Navara til Forsvaret |url=https://www.motormagasinet.dk/article/view/199576/128_nissan_navara_til_forsvaret |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=Motor-magasinet}}{{Cite web |title=Nissan Navara - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage |url=https://www.armyvehicles.dk/nissan_navara.htm |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=www.armyvehicles.dk}} |
colspan="5" |Civilian vehicles |
{{Center|Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 210}}
|{{flag|Germany}} |Light utility vehicle |
{{Center|Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 212}}
| |{{flag|Germany}} |Light utility vehicle |
{{Center|Mercedes-Benz Vito 113 Tourer}}
|{{flag|Germany}} |Minibus |
{{Center|Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 Tourer}}
|{{flag|Germany}} |Minibus 7 passengers |
{{Center|Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 Mixto}}
|{{flag|Germany}} |Minibus 5 passengers + cargo |
{{Center|Mercedes-Benz Vito W447}}
| |{{flag|Germany}} |Minibus Multiple specialised variants. Based on a 4×4. |
{{Center|Volvo XC60}}
| |{{flag|Sweden}} |Service car for officers |In the colors, military green, black, white quantity unknown |
{{Center|Peugeot 308}}
|{{flag|France}} |Service car for officers |
= All-terrain vehicle =
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!Name !Image !Origin !Type !Quantity !Notes |
{{Center|Polaris MRZR-D4}}
|{{Flag|United States}} |ATV |Unknown |Used by the SOKOM / JGK.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-06 |title=Page 14-15 - SOLDATEN {{!}} 2. Udgave {{!}} 2023 by SOLDATEN - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/soldaten/docs/web_soldaten_2-23-2 |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Jægerkorpset |url=https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/organisation/sokom/jaegerkorpset/}} |
{{Center|Polaris Sportsman 570 Big Boss 6×6}}
|{{Flag|United States}} |ATV |47
|
{{Center|Polaris Sportsman 570 ×2}}
|{{Flag|United States}} |ATV |5
|
{{Center|Chapman Machinery Ltd trailer}}
| |{{Flag|United States}} |ATV trailer |23 |
Motorcycles
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Notes |
{{Center|Kawasaki KLR650}}
|{{flag|Japan}} {{flag|Thailand}} {{flag|Brazil}} |Motorcycles |
{{Center|KTM 450 EXC}}
|{{flag|Austria}} |Dirt bike |Used by SOKOM{{Cite web |title=Jægersoldat i specialstyrker » Uddannelse og vilkår |url=https://karriere.forsvaret.dk/uddannelse/varnsfalles/jagersoldat/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=Forsvaret (Danish Defence) |language=da}} |
Engineering equipment
= Mine clearing vehicles =
= Recovery and repair equipment =
= Bridging equipment =
= Construction machines =
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!Name !Image !Origin !Type !Quantity !Notes |
{{Center|JCB HMEE}} |{{flag|United States}} |Armoured backhoe loader |6 Received in 2020.{{Cite web |date=2020-03-25 |title=Seks hurtige rendegravere til Forsvaret |url=https://www.maskinteknik.dk/artikel/109734-seks-hurtige-rendegravere-til-forsvaret |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=www.maskinteknik.dk |language=da}}{{Cite web |last=CMS |title=Forsvaret indkøber seks hurtige JCB rendegravere |url=https://effektivtlandbrug.landbrugnet.dk/artikler/maskiner/forsvaret-indkoeber-seks-hurtige-jcb-rendegravere.aspx |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=effektivtlandbrug.landbrugnet.dk |language=da}} |
{{Center|Liebherr L544}}
Illustration |{{Flag|Germany}} |Unknown |
{{Center|Moxy MT 30 R }}
|{{flag|Norway}} |Unknown |
= Handling equipment =
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!Name !Image !Origin !Type !Quantity !Notes |
{{Center|Grove GMK 4080-1}}
|{{flag|United States}} |Unknown |https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069654370741&sk=photos_by |
{{Center|Kalmar RT-240}}
|{{flag|Sweden}} |Rough terrain container handler |3 Acquired in 2008 |
Aircraft
= Helicopters =
{{Main|Royal Danish Air Force#Aircraft}}
All army helicopters have been transferred to Helicopter Wing Karup, a joint helicopter command under the Royal Danish Air Force.
= Unmanned aerial vehicles =
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!Model !Image !Origin !Type !Role !Quantity !Notes |
{{Center|AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma}} |{{flag|United States}} Unmanned aerial vehicle |ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | style="text-align: center;" |— |Used by the Efterretningsregimentets UAS units{{Cite web |title=Danish Armed Forces Select AeroVironment's Puma AE Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems |url=https://www.avinc.com/resources/press-releases/view/danish_armed_forces_select_aerovironments_puma_ae_small_unmanned_aircraft_s |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=AeroVironment, Inc. |language=en}} |
{{Center|AeroVironment JUMP-20}} | |Fixed-wing VTOL CapableUAV Unmanned aerial vehicle |ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |— |
{{Center|eBee VISION AgEagle Aerial Systems}} | style="text-align: center;" |— |{{flag|United States}} Unmanned aerial vehicle |ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | style="text-align: center;" |3 |
{{Center|Unidentified FPV Drone}}
| |? | -- |
{{Center|FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems AS Black Hornet PRS}} |{{flag|Norway}} |Micro Unmanned aerial vehicle |ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | style="text-align: center;" |— |
Future equipment
= Equipment ordered =
== Personal equipment ==
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Phase in year !Notes |
{{Center|Nordic Combat Uniform M/XX}}
|180px{{center|{{efn|name="Picture missing"}}}} |NORDEFCO (Original programme planners)
Manufacture nations:
| |2023-2025 |New standard uniform system Jointly developed by NORDEFCO members Made 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{{Cite web |title=Nordic Combat Uniform (NCU) |url=https://www.fma.no/anskaffelser/nordic-combat-uniform-ncu |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Norsk |language=no}} with Sweden joining in 2016.{{Cite web |title=Nordisk stridsuniform |url=https://www.fmv.se/projekt/nordisk-stridsuniform/ |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=www.fmv.se |language=sv}} Source on when Finland joined is lacking Was confirmed in 2024 that the uniform would be introduced in Blue for the Royal Danish Navy{{Cite web |date=11 July 2024 |title=Nyt kampuniformssystem udleveres fra 2025 |url=https://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2024/nyt-kampuniformssystem-udleveres-fra-2025/}} |
{{Center|Nat-brille M/XX (L3 Harris GPNVG-18)}} |{{flag|United States}} | |Interest shown by FMI in 2019, progress and intended users unknown{{Cite web |title=Annoncering af indkøb af Natbriller GPNVG fra L3Harris til Test |url=https://www.udbud.dk/Pages/Tenders/ShowTender?tenderid=54395 |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=www.udbud.dk}} |
== Vehicles ==
== Air defence ==
= Planned orders =
== Vehicles ==
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|+ !Name !Image !Origin !Type !Quantity !Armaments !Calibre !Protection !Notes !Delivery Date !Notes |
{{Center|KMW Rheinmetall Leopard 2A7DK}} |{{flag|Germany}} |9 | |{{Center|120×570mm NATO |Armour:
Passive Protection: |Recent leaks from within the Danish MoD point to the purchease of an additional 9 MBTs{{Cite web |date=2024-04-20 |title=Dokument lækket til TV 2 afslører ny forsvarsplan |url=https://nyheder.tv2.dk/2024-04-20-dokument-laekket-til-tv-2-afsloerer-ny-forsvarsplan |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=nyheder.tv2.dk |language=da-DK}} |Unknown | |
== Air defence ==
Phased-out equipment used exclusively by the Home Guard
{{main|Retired equipment of the Danish Army#Equipment used by the Home Guard}}
Recently retired equipment still in storage
{{main|Retired equipment of the Danish Army#Equipment in storage}}
Test equipment
{{main|Retired equipment of the Danish Army#Test equipment}}
See also
Notes
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References
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