List of equipment of the Royal Danish Army

This is a list of equipment currently held by the Royal Danish Army.

For warships see List of active Royal Danish Navy ships

For ranks and insignias see Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Army

Weapons[edit]

Knives[edit]

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Bajonet M/95 (M7 bayonet)		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.
Feltkniv M/96 (Glock Feldmesser FM 78)		Austria	Field knife	Standard Issue^[1] Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service

Pistols[edit]

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
Pistol 9mm P320 (SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry)	United States Switzerland Germany	Pistol	9x19 mm NATO	Standard issue pistol^[2]^[3] Modified with a flared magwell and using 21 rnd magazines^[2]^[3] There was a minor dispute with Glock surrounding the adoption^[4]^[5] No M/XX designation due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name.
Pistol 9mm P365 (SIG Sauer P365)	United States Switzerland Germany	Pistol	9x19 mm NATO	Micro-Compact for use by Military Police and SOKOM^[2] No M/XX due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name.
Pistol M/?? (Glock 20)	Austria	Pistol	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]

Carbines and assault rifles[edit]

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
Gevær M/10 A4 (Colt Canada C8 IUR)	Canada (Manufacture) Denmark(Design specification)	Carbine	5.56x45 mm NATO	Standard service rifle.^[8] Rolled out in 2016 with the primary goal of cutting down on the weight of the A2
Gevær M/10 A4 Kort (Colt Canada C8 IUR)	Canada	Carbine	5.56x45 mm NATO	Standard service rifle of the navy built for the close quarters of a ship. Low quantities are present in the army and talks of wider issuing for vehicle crews are ongoing.
Gevær M/?? (MK18)	United States	Carbine	5.56x45 mm NATO	Used by Jægerkorpset^[9]
Gevær M/10 A2 (Colt Canada C8 IUR A2)	Canada	Carbine	5.56x45 mm NATO	Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts.^[8]
Karabin M/96 (Colt Canada C8 Carbine)	Canada	Carbine	5.56x45 mm NATO	Replaced in 2010 by the M10 rifle still around on some bases as reserve and used by Home Guard units.^[10]
Gevær M/95 (Diemaco C7)	Canada	Assault rifle	5.56x45 mm NATO	Replaced by the M10 in 2010; still used by conscripts of Livgarden for ceremonial use and by Home Guard units.^[10]
Gevær M/?? (SIG Sauer MCX)	United States	Carbine	7.62×35mm	Used by Jægerkorpset^[11]

Bolt-action rifles[edit]


Model	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
Gevær M/53-17 (M1917 Enfield )		United States	Bolt-action rifle	7.62x63 mm	Modernized Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius in Greenland^[6] Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague Conventions) due to the dangerous wildlife of Greenland.^[7]

Machine guns[edit]

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
Let Maskingevær M/?? (FN Herstal Minimi)	Belgium	Light machine gun	5.56x45 mm NATO	Used by Frømandskorpset^[12] and Jægerkorpset^[13]
Let maskingevær M/60 (U.S. Ordnance M60E6)	United States (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	General purpose machine gun	7.62x51 mm NATO	Supplied by US Ordnance, upgrade of the M60E4 to fit Danish requirements.^[14] Standard issue to danish LMGs
Let Maskingevær M/?? (FN Herstal MAG)	Belgium	General purpose machine gun	7.62x51 mm NATO	Used on the EH101 "Merlin" helicopter^[15] The new coaxial machine gun in the CV9035 MLU package^[16]^[17]
Let Maskingevær M/62 (Rheinmetall MG3)	Germany	General purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Used by Home Guard units^[18] Vehicle mounted in Leopard 2 and CV90 Many informal names like Nazisaven ("The Nazi saw"),^[19] Hitlersaven ("The Hitler saw"),^[20] or Jødesaven ("The Jew saw")^[21]
Tungt Maskingevær M/2001 (M2 Browning machine gun)	United States	Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	Mounted on a vehicle or tripod^[22] Issued with: Elcan Spectre DR 1,5-6x ELCAN C79 TMG Night optic Thermal in STAVS

Precision rifles[edit]

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

Anti-materiel rifles[edit]


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

Anti-tank weapons[edit]

Model	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
Panserværnsvåben M/72 ECLAW (Nammo M72 EC)	United States (Design) Norway (Manufacture)	Disposable Anti-tank weapon	66 mm	ECLAW (Enhanced Capability Light Anti-tank Weapon) variant Usually just referred to as PNÆV^[28]
Panserværnsvåben M/95 (Saab Bofors Dynamics AT4)	Sweden	Disposable Anti-tank weapon	84 mm	Used in limited quantities; most have been donated to Ukraine^[29] but is still the dominant anti-tank training weapon for the HRU and MBU
Dysekanon M/85 (Saab Bofors Dynamics Carl Gustav recoilless rifle)	Sweden	Man-portable multi-role weapon system^[30]	84 mm	M4 model^[31] Multiple ammunition types:^[32] HEAT HEDP HEAT TANDEM HE FRAG Dart Illumination Smoke Has the informal name of Dødens Pusterør(Death Blowgun)^[33]
Panserværnsmissilsystem SPIKE (EuroSpike GmbH SPIKE LR2)	Israel(Design) Germany (Manufacturing)	Anti-tank guided missile	130 mm	Purchased both for vehicle-mounting^[34] and foot-mobile^[35]

Grenade launchers[edit]

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
GRK M/13 (Lewis Machine & Tool Company M203 grenade launcher)		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.^[36] Can be used standalone on a stock or mounted on the rifle. Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: HE FRAG^[10] HEAT^[10] Flechette^[37](Used in Afghanistan; unknown if still in use) Less Lethal: Rubber Buckshot^[10] Smoke^[10] Flash^[10] Sponge^[10]
GRK Super Six (Milkor MGL)		South Africa	Revolver grenade launcher	40×46 mm 40×51 mm	Used by Military Police^[38] Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: HE FRAG^[10] HEAT^[10] Flechette^[37](Used in Afghanistan; unknown if still in use) Less Lethal: Rubber Buckshot^[10] Smoke^[10] Flash^[10] Sponge^[10]

Infantry indirect fire weapons[edit]

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Quantity	Notes
Middel Tung Mortér M/?? (M252 Mortar)		United States	Mortar	81mm	Unknown	Used by Slesvigske Fodregiment (Light infantry)^[39]
Tung Mortér M/10 (Soltam K6)		Israel	Mortar	120mm	20+ ^[40]	^[41]

Grenades and mines[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Charge	Notes
Håndgranat M/54		Denmark	Fragmentation Grenade	190g Trotyl	Issued with a new plastic hinge^[42] Kill primarily uses overpressure with fragmentation as a secondary property
Minihåndgranat (MISAR MU-50G)	^[a]	Italy	Mini-Fragmentation Grenade	50g of Composition B and 1400 steel balls^[43]	Use unknown^[44]
Chokgranat 1-Bang M/?? (Centanex CTX-1-C)		United Kingdom	Stun grenade	1 Charge	Issued Flash Bang^[44]
Chokgranat 6 & 7-Bang M/05 (Centanex CTX-6-OP CTX-7-OP)		United Kingdom	Stun grenade	Dependent on model: 6 Charges 7 Charges	Issued Flash Bang that comes in 2 models.^[44]
Alarmmine M/87		Unknown	Alarm mine	Phosphorus charge	Tripwire warning Device^[45]
Personnelmine M/80 (Claymore)		United States	Anti-personnel mine	700 Steel balls per unit 680g of C4	Was formerly used as a victim-activated/booby-trap anti-personnel mine but can now only be used in a "command detonation" mode through a trigger to be in line with the Ottawa Treaty^[46]
FFV-013 (Fordonsmina 013)		Sweden	Anti-personnel mine	1,200 Steel balls per unit	Was formerly used as a victim-activated/booby-trap anti-personnel mine but can now only be used in a "command detonation" mode through a trigger to be in line with the Ottawa Treaty^[47]^[48]^[49]
Pansermine M/56 .	^[a]	Denmark	Anti-Tank Mine	7,2 kg of TNT	Suspected to be a copy of the French M51/52 landmine^[50] Some donated to Ukraine^[51]
Pansermine M/88 (M15)		United States	Anti-Tank Mine	10.3 kg of Composition B	^[52]
Røghåndgranat M/57		Denmark	Smoke Grenade	Phosphorus smoke grenade	Fast expansion smoke grenade^[45]
Røghåndbombe M/77		Denmark	Smoke Grenade	Hexit smoke grenade	Former standard issue smoke grenade^[45] Used for training purposes only due to the smoke released being poisonous^[53]
Røghåndbombe KM M/93		Denmark	Smoke Grenade	Unknown base	Standard Issue smoke grenade^[45]
Røghåndgranat M/03	^[a]	Unknown	Smoke Grenade	Phosphorus smoke grenade	Fast expansion smoke grenade^[45] Replacement for the M/57
Røghåndgranat M/10		Unknown	Signal Smoke Grenade	Hexit smoke grenade	Signal grenade that comes in Green,Blue and Orange^[45]

Personal equipment[edit]

Uniforms[edit]


Name	Camo	Origin	Notes
Uniformssystem M/11		Denmark	Standard uniform system Issued in 3 layers:^[54] LET (Light) Pictured ALM (Short for "Almindelig" which translates to standard) is a bit thicker and has a different pocket layout Regn (Rain) a rain jacket and pants with cutout so work with either LET or ALM Sub layers:^[54] Dress shirt Short/Long (Khaki) Combat shirt (Multicam) Commando Pullover (Green) Fleece Wool Green (Green) Fleece Thermo Desert (Khaki) (To be phased out for the NCU system 2023-2025^[55] )
CBRN-dragt M/13		Unknown	CBRN-suit^[56](Replacement to be found that can work with the adoption of the NCU system 2023-2025^[57]) Has the informal name of Bamsedragten(The teddybear suit due to how thick and hot it is)^[58]
Garnisonsuniform M/69	N/A	Denmark	Special occasion uniform used primarily by officers. For more details see Uniforms of the Royal Danish Army^[54]
Royal Guard ceremonial uniform	N/A	Denmark	Worn by Conscripts and NCOs of Livgarden when on ceremonial duty. For more details see Uniforms of the Royal Danish Army
Guard Hussar ceremonial uniform	N/A	Denmark	Worn by Conscripts, NCOs, and officers of the Gardehu s ar regimentet Hesteskadron when on ceremonial duty. For more details see Uniforms of the Royal Danish Army

Boots[edit]


Name	Image	Colour	Origin	Notes
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Light modified HAIX BLACK EAGLE NATURE)	^[a]	Brown	Germany	Garrison use.^[59] Being replaced in 2024.
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Haix (HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Heavy modified Haix Nepal Pro)		Brown	Germany	Combat use.^[59] Being replaced.
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, AKU (AKU Pilgrim GTX Combat)	^[a]	Brown	United States	Garrison use.^[59] Being replaced in 2024.
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, AKU (AKU Griffon Combat)	^[a]	Brown	United States	Combat use.^[59] Being replaced in 2024.
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Meindl (Meindl Dovre Extreme)	^[a]	Brown	Germany	Garrison use.^[59] Being replaced in 2024.
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Meindl (?)	^[a]	Brown	Germany	Combat use.^[59] Being replaced in 2024.
Støvle Sikkerhed M/14 (?)	^[a]	Brown	Unknown	Safety Boot^[60]
Ørken støvle M/?? (Unknown AKU Boot)	^[a]	Tan	United States	Combat use
Kampstøvle, Jungle M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot)	^[a]		Spain	Combat use
Kampstøvle, Cold Weather M/?? (Unknown Iturri Boot)	^[a]		Spain	Combat use

Load-carrying equipment and personal protection equipment[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Protection level	Notes
Oppakningssystem M/96 (PLCE)		United Kingdom	Tactical webbing systems	N/A	Used in basic training by HBU conscripts and the Home Guard^[1]
Rygsæk M/17 35L (Karrimor SF THOR 35)		United Kingdom	Daysack	N/A	Standard issue daysack,^[61] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the THOR^[62]
Rygsæk M/17 70L (KarrimorSF Odin75)		United Kingdom	Backpack	N/A	Standard issue 3 day backpack,^[61] originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the ODIN^[62]
Rygsæk M/17, HLC (KarrimorSF LOKI)	^[a]	United Kingdom	Load carrying system	N/A	Load carrying system to carry heavier equipment such as jerrycans, ammunition boxes or ECM Jammers^[61]originally developed for the Danish army being released later for the civilian market as the LOKI
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/12 (TYR Tactical PICO-MV DK)		United States (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Plate Carrier	Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor.^[63]	Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set^[64] that was introduced due to soldiers being uncomfortable in the issued equipment and spending fortunes on their own^[65] Standard PPE system of the Danish Armed Forces and Home Guard Response units.^[66]
Beskyttelsesvest Let M/12 (TYR Tactical MV RLVC)	^[a]	United States (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Plate Carrier	Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor.^[63]	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.^[67]
Beskyttelsesvest Svær M/? (TYR Tactical Female PICO-MV.)	^[a]	United States (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Plate Carrier	Plate dependent Built in NFA3/10 soft armor.^[63]	New female carrier that should improve comfort for female soldiers; phase in date and users are not yet confirmed.^[68]
BROKOS bælte M/12 (TYR Tactical Load Carriage Gunfighter Belt)	^[a]	United States (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification)	Battlebelt	Built in soft armor exact level unknown^[69]	Issued alongside a Beskyttelsesvest Svær^[70]

Helmets[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Protection level	Notes
Telehjelm M/? (GENTEX-BOSE CVC Helmet)		United States	Communication Helmet	Fragmentation protection^[71]	Used by vehicle crews to be replaced but still widely used. To be replaced.
Telehjelm M/?	^[a]		Communication Helmet	Unknown	Used by vehicle crews. Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units.^[72]
Hjelm M/10 (Gentex USGI ACH)		United States	Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA^[73]	Was quickly bought in for the War in Afghanistan where soldiers had issues with the M/96.^[74] Was never a standard issue. Used mainly by the Danish ISAF teams, still sees some use on MBU conscripts of the Gardehusar regimentet.
Hjelm M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra)		United States	Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA^[75]	Introduced as a part of the part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set^[64] Was supposed to become the standard issue helmet^[76] 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.
Hjelm M/20 Ikke operationel (Galvion Batlskin PDXT Basic)		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.^[77] Informally referred to as "Cykelhjelmen" (bicycle helmet) due to its lack of ballistic protection.
Hjelm M/20 Operationel (Galvion Batlskin PDXT)		United States	Ballistic Helmet	Classified as it is not on the civilian market	Standard Issue^[77]
Hjelm M/? (Revision Batlskin Viper P2)		United States	High-Cut Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA^[78]	High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team and JTAC.^[79] Being phased out as they wear out by Galvion Caiman.
Hjelm M/? (Galvion Batlskin Caiman)	^[a]	United States	High-Cut Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA^[80] Addon armor possible^[81]	High-Cut helmet issued to sniper team, JTAC and SOKOM after Revision Military became Galvion^[77]
Hjelm M/? (OPS-CORE FAST)		United States	High-Cut Ballistic Helmet	NIJ IIIA^[82] 762x39 protection possible with SLAAP^[83]	High-Cut Helmet issued to SOKOM^[84]

Eye protection[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Beskyttelses Brille, Vapor M/19 (WileyX VAPOR 2.5)	^[a]	United States	Glasses	Current standard eye pro^[85]
Beskyttelses Brille, Saber M/19 (WileyX SABER ADVANCED)	^[a]	United States	Glasses	Originally introduced as an option for people with different nose structure^[86] Later introduced as one of the two standard issue^[85]
Motorbrille M/19 (WileyX Rogue Comm)	^[a]	United States	Goggle	Driving goggles that sit tight to protect against stone throws on roadways^[85]
Beskyttelses Visir M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Visor)	^[a]	United States	Visor	Part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set. Bought in limited quantities for the M/12 Helmet to protect vehicle crews in the open from hatches or weapon platforms.^[86] Compatible with the M/20 helmet as well

Face wear[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Kæbebeskytter M/12 (Revision Batlskin Cobra Mandible)	^[a]	United States	Ballistic face mask	Introduced as part of the 2012 "beskyttelsesudrustning" set to protect soldiers in open tops^[86]
CBRN-maske M/18 (General Service Respirator)		United Kingdom	CBRN-Mask	Standard Issue CBRN Mask^[56]

Hearing protection[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Headset Invisio (Invisio X5)		United States	Active In-Ear Bone Conduction headset	Bought originally in black and then later in tan^[87]^[88]
Headset MSA (Sordin MSA)	^[a]	Sweden	Active Headset	Being replaced by Peltor XPI^[89]
Headset Comtac (3M Comtac Peltor XPI)		United States	Active Headset	Primarily only arrived thus far at SOKOM and combat units.^[90] Replacing Sordin MSA

Work tools[edit]


Name	Origin	Type	Notes
Feltspade M/96 (Glock Entrenching tool)	Austria	Entrenching tool	Standard Issue^[1]
Foldekniv (Victorinox Swiss Army knife)	Switzerland	Multi-Tool	Issued to HBU/MBU conscripts as general purpose multi-tool
Multi-Tool (Victorinox Swiss Tool)	Switzerland	Multi-Tool	Issued to Konstabelelev and above as general purpose multi-tool

Individually issued weapon modifications[edit]

Sights[edit]


Name	Image	Reticle	Origin	Type	Notes
ELCAN Optical Technologies Spectre DR 1-4x 5.56		^[a]	Canada Denmark	Variable Prism sight	1-4x 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^[91]
ELCAN Optical Technologies Spectre DR 1-4x 7.62			Canada Denmark	Variable Prism sight	1-4x magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for 7.62 out to 800m Used for LMG M/60 by active service^[91]
OPTI M/95 (ELCAN Optical Technologies C79A2-1)			Canada	Prism sight	3.4x magnification for 5.56^[92]^[10] Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service
OPTI M/98 (ELCAN Optical Technologies C79A2-1)			Canada	Prism sight	3.4x magnification for 7.62 Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service
NATSI M/99 (ELCAN Optical Technologies ?)			Canada	Night sight	Standard NVG optic for LMG M/60 and M/62^[93]
Aimpoint T1 Micro			Sweden	Red dot sight	Main sight for grenadelauncher,^[10] Back-up sight for LMG M/60 for active service and primary sight for Home Guard units^[94]
Rødpunktssigte M/04 (Aimpoint CompM2 & M4S)			Sweden	Red dot sight	CompM2 pictured top, M4S Pictured bottom Used by conscripts of Livgarden on the M/95 Rifle and by Home Guard units. Both optics fall under the name Rødpunktssigte M/04 ^[10]
Magpul M-Bus Flip Up Irons		N/A	United States	Iron sight	Rifle back-up sight and used by HBU conscripts as primary sight. Part of the now replaced weapon package^[10]^[92]
Mission First Tactical Flip Up Irons	^[a]	N/A	United States	Iron sight	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022^[95]

Magazines[edit]


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

Lights and Lasers[edit]


Name	Origin	Type	Notes
Steiner Defense D-BAL A3	United States	Laser sight	With visible laser, IR laser and IR illuminator^[92]
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light	United States	Weapon mounted light	Visible light
Steiner Defence Mk4 Battle Light Update	United States	Weapon mounted light	Replacement for the MK4

Personalisation parts[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Magpul RVG		United States	Vertical foregrip	Part of the now replaced weapon package^[10]^[95]
TangoDown BGV-MK46	^[a]	United States	Vertical foregrip	Used for the LMG M/60
Mission First Tactical REACT	^[a]	United States	Vertical foregrip	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022^[95]
Magpul AFG2		United States	Angled foregrip	Part of the now replaced weapon package^[10]^[95]
Brügger og Thomet B&T USA Angled Foregrip	^[a]	Switzerland	Angled foregrip	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022^[95]
Magpul XTM HAND STOP KIT	^[a]	United States	Handstop	Part of the now replaced weapon package^[10]^[95]
Ergo grips Surestop Tactical Handstop	^[a]	United States	Handstop	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022^[95]
Magpul CTR		United States	Stock	Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles Part of the now replaced weapon package^[10]^[95]
Mission First Tactical BATTLELINK Minimalist		United States	Stock	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022^[95]
Magpul MIADGrip		United States	Pistol grip	Standard grip on all M10A4 rifles Part of the now replaced weapon package^[10]^[95]
Mission First Tactical Engage AR Grip		United States	Pistol grip	Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022^[95]
Magpul Ladder Rail Panel		United States	Rail protector	Soft platic rail protector Part of the now replaced weapon package^[10]^[95]
Magpul XTM Rail Panel		United States	Rail protector	Hard platic rail protector Part of the now replaced weapon package^[10]^[95]
Ergo Grips LOW-PRO LADDER RAIL COVER	^[a]	United States	Rail protector	Soft platic rail protector Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022^[95]
Ergo Grips FULL LONG TEXTURED RAIL COVERS	^[a]	United States	Rail protector	Hard platic rail protector Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022^[95]
Blue Force Gear Vickers combat applications sling	^[a]	United States	Rifle sling	Used for rifles^[10]
Magpul MS3 Multi Mission Sling	^[a]	United States	Rifle sling	Used for rifles, LMGs(With padding) and Grenade launchers^[10]

Tactical and communication equipment[edit]

Signal equipment[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Signalpistol M/58		United Kingdom	Flare gun	Informally referred to as Sørøveren ("The Pirate") due to it looking like an old flintlock.
Signal Pistol M/61 (Leuchtpistole 34)		Nazi Germany	Flare gun	Replacement for the M/58 Reproduction of the original Walther Leuchtpistole 34 with a new grip made by WISCH
Sepura STP9000 Tetra		United Kingdom	VHF/UHF Radio	Garrison guard units and HBU Conscripts^[96]^[97]
RDO152 (Harris AN/PRC-152)		United States	VHF/UHF Radio	Standard VHF/UHF Radio^[98]^[99]
RDO SPR (Harris RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio)		United States	UHF Radio	Standard UHF Radio^[96]^[88]^[97]
Harris RF-5800H	^[a]	United States	HF Radio	Standard HF Radio^[99]
Harris AN/PRC-117C		United States	HF Radio	^[99]
Harris AN/PRC-117G		United States	Satellite Radio	Satellite radio for JTAC^[99]
Harris RF-7880NR	^[a]	United States	High-capacity data radio	UHF Data Radio^[99]^[100]

Navigation equipment[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
DAGR (AN/PSN-13 DAGR)		United States	GPS Receiver	GPS^[101]
Systematic A/S SitaWare	N/A	Denmark	Battle Management System	Large scale C4ISR system^[102]^[99]

Nightvision goggles[edit]


Name	Origin	Type	Notes
Nat-brille M/97 (AN/PVS-7)	United States	Binocular Monocular 3rd GenerationNight Vision Device	Used by HBU conscripts^[103] Informally referred to a "Pik i panden" (Dick in forehead)^[104]
Nat-brille M/03 (AN/PVS-14)	United States	Monocular 3rd GenerationNight Vision Device	The former standard-issue monocular that has been replaced by the M/18 Nat-brille. Originally purchased from ITT Industries in 03. Used by HRU and HBU conscripts.^[103]^[105]
Nat-brille M/18 (Theon Argus FS)	Greece	Monocular 3rd+ Generation Night Vision Device	Standard issue, slowly replacing M/03^[105]

Spotting/observation equipment[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Termisk Kikkert M/?? (L3 Insight MTM monocular)		United States	Handheld Thermal sight	Used for detection of enemy heat signatures
Termisk Kikkert M/22 (Precision Technic Defence Night Pearl Scops 35 MAX III)	^[a]	Czech Republic	Handheld Thermal sight	A new thermal sight ^[106]
Safran Electronics & Defense JIM LR		France	Multifunctional optronic device	Used for ranging and detection of enemy heat signatures^[107]
Safran Electronics & Defense JIM Compact		France	Multifunctional optronic device	Compact version of the JIM LR for sniper teams^[108]
LAM M/19 (Vectronix Terrapin X)		Switzerland	Laser Range Finder	Infantry range finder^[109]
Spotting Scope M/20 (Hensoldt Spotter 60)	^[a]	Germany	Spotter Scope	For sniper teams^[110]
M/51 Kikkert (Hensoldt /Zeiss Fernglas FERO D16)	^[a]	Unknown	Binocular	General use binocular^[111]

Mine clearing tools[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Workmethod	Notes
Minerydningsslange M/97 (MPLC Tactical Line Charge)		United States	Mine-clearing line charge	25m of PBX	Some donated to Ukraine^[112]^[51]
tEODor Explosive Ordnance Robot		Germany	Demining robot	Knife, Water jet, Shotgun, X-RAY^[113]	Known in the public by the Rullemarie(Rolling Marie)^[114]

Vehicles[edit]

Armoured[edit]

Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Caliber	Armor	Armament	Notes
KMW/Rheinmetall Leopard 2A7DK	Germany	Main battle tank	44	120×570mm NATO 7.62x51mm NATO	Classified Non-explosive reactive armor	Rh-120 L/55 A1 120mm APFSDS Tungsten Canister HEAT Coaxial MG3 Smoke	44 Leopard 2A7DK in active service^[115] Recent leaks from within the Danish MoD point to the purchease of an additional 9 MBTs although it is not currently officially confirmed^[116]
BAE Systems AB CV9035DK MKIII	United Kingdom(Parent company) Sweden(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing) Denmark(Company that modified the vehicle)	Infantry fighting vehicle	44	35×228mm NATO 7.62x51mm NATO	Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 4+(Resists 20 mm autocannon) Additional armour possible Actual level classified ^[117]	Current armaments:^[117] Bushmaster III 35mm APDS Tungsten ABM-KETF HEI Coaxial MG3^[118] Smoke Planned armaments:^[16] Coaxial MAG58 SPIKE LR2 ATGM	Denmarks IFV with a 35mm mounted by Hydrema^[118] Can carry 7 armored infantrymen in the back Getting updated to the CV9035 MLU 2024-2029.^[55]^[119] The MLU upgrade being an update to the MKIV standard^[120] Recent leaks from within the Danish MoD point to the purchease of an additional 115 IFVs although it is not currently officially confirmed^[116]
Mowag Piranha IIIH	Switzerland	Armoured fighting vehicle	~90	12.7×99mm NATO	Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 2 Additional armour possible Actual level classified	M2 Browning machine gun	The Danish military secondary APC still sees use according to the defense^[121] IIIH (19 donated to Moldova) ^[122] IIIC
GDELS - Mowag Piranha V	United States (Parent company) Switzerland (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Armoured personnel carrier	360	Type dependent: 12.7×99mm NATO 120mm (Grenade) 30×173 mm STANAG 4624	Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 4 Additional armour possible Actual level classified	Current Armament: M2 Browning machine gun STAVS M2 Browning machine gun tower Cardom Planned Armament: Oerlikon KCE 30 mm^[123] AHEAD	The Danish military primary APC that replaced the M113^[121] Used in various versions: Mechanized infantry Communications and information systems carrier Command and control vehicle Engineer Vehicle Mechanics vehicle Armored ambulance Mortar carrier Planned: SHORAD^[123]
Mowag DURO III 6x6	Switzerland	Multi-purpose military transport vehicles	29	N/A	STANAG 4569 Level 3 ^[124]	N/A	Armored ambulance. Bought in 2006.^[125] 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.^[126]
AM General HMMWV Jülkat	United States	Reconnaissance vehicle	22	12.7×99mm NATO 7.62x51mm NATO	STANAG 4569 Level 3	M2 Browning machine gun MG3	^{[citation needed]}for current use supposed to be phased out for the Eagle family Danish modification made by Composhield A/S Used for: Patrol Support Open Reconnaissance
Mowag Eagle IV	Switzerland	Infantry mobility vehicle	85	12.7×99mm NATO	Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 3 Additional armour possible Actual level classified ^[127]	M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Lemur	Used mainly for training purposes as it has mostly been replaced by the V model^[128] Used for: Patrol Electronic Warfare Support, Logistic Closed Reconnaissance Utility
GDELS - Mowag Eagle V	United States (Parent company) Switzerland (Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing)	Infantry mobility vehicle	93	Type dependent: 12.7×99mm NATO 130 mm (ATGM)	Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 1 Additional armour possible level 3 being most common Actual level classified ^[129]	Current Armament: M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Planned armament: SPIKE LR2 ATGM	The primary Infantry mobility vehicle used by the Danish army^[128] Used for: Patrol Electronic Warfare Support, Logistic Closed Reconnaissance Utility Planned: ATGM carrier
General Dynamics European Land Systems - Force Protection Inc Mastiff III	United States	Infantry mobility vehicle	9	12.7×99mm NATO	Classified	M2 Browning machine gun	Used for EOD^[130]
Supacat HMT 400	United Kingdom	Light armored car	15	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Used by Jægerkorpset^[131]
M113 G4 DK	United States	Armoured personnel carrier	Unknown	N/A	STANAG 4569 Level 3	N/A	Replaced by Piranha V^[132] Still used for fire fighting at Shooting ranges Its snow clearing duty has also been replaced by the Piranha V^[133]

Artillery[edit]

Name	Origin	Type	Caliber	Quantity	Notes
ESL Advanced Information Technology GmbH A3MS / Cardom	Israel Austria	Mortar carrier	120 mm	15+6	The A3MS is a Cardom 10 heavy mortar with BMS integration, Fire/Control group, and fire coordination module^[134] made by Austrian ESLAIT a subsidiary of Israeli Elbit Systems^[135] mounted on Piranha V^[136]
Never entered service
Nexter Systems Caesar 8x8	France	Self-propelled howitzer	155 mm	19	On 19 January 2023, it was announced all 19 will be donated to Ukraine.^[137] Replacement found as of January 26, 2023^[138]

Engineering[edit]

Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Pansret bjærgningsvogn WISENT 1 (FFG Wisent 1 ARV)	Germany	Armoured recovery vehicle	10	Based on Leopard 1 platform ^[139]
Pansret Lastvogn Bjærgningsvogn BJVG (MAN 32.444, SX45)	Austria Germany	Recovery vehicle	18	^[140]
Pansret Brolægningsvogn (Leopard 1 - Biber)	Germany	Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	10
Pansret Brolægningsvogn (Leopard 2 - Leguan)	Germany	Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	6+1	[1]
Minerydningskøretøjer PNMIRK (FFG Wisent 1 MC)	Germany	Mine clearing vehicle	4 (3)	Based on Leopard 1 platform, equipped with a mine plough ^[141]^[142]
SPARK II minerulle, MIRR (SPARK II Spark II Mine Roller)	Germany United States	Mine clearing vehicle	?	SPARK II mine roller, MIRR can be fitted to multiple armored vehicles^[143]
Hydrema MCV 910	Denmark	Mine clearing vehicle	16	^[143]
Pansret Ingeniørkøretøj PNIGK (FFG Wisent 1 AEV)	Germany	Armoured engineering vehicle	2 (3)	Based on the Wisent 1 chassis.^[143]^[142]
JCB HMEE	United States	Armoured backhoe loader	6	^[144]

Logistics[edit]

Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Pansret Lastvogn, terræn (MAN 32.430, HX77)	Austria Germany	Support vehicle	215	^[140]
Pansret Lastvogn, terræn (MAN 32.440, SX45)	Austria Germany	Support vehicle	29	^[140]
Scania R450 4x2N R450 6x4NA Scania R650 8x4/4	Sweden	Support vehicle	~950	Used in different roles: Recovery vehicle Heavy Transport truck Support vehicle Both road and terrain variants. Armoured and unarmoured.

Aircraft[edit]

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

Unmanned aerial vehicles[edit]

Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma		United States	Unmanned aerial vehicles	Used by the Efterretningsregimentets UAS units
FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems AS Black Hornet PRS		Norway	Unmanned aerial vehicles	Unknown quantity^[145]

Other vehicles[edit]

Non-tactical vehicles and trucks[edit]


Name	Origin	Type	Notes
Mercedes G Class	Austria (design) Germany (manufacturer)	Mobility vehicle	Multiple Variants:^[146] Mercedes G270CDI/28^[147] Mercedes G280CDI/28 ^[147] Mercedes 290GD^[147] Mercedes 300GE/28 (EOD)^[147] Phased out from operational use by the Eagle family but still around as a utility vehicle at bases
Volkswagen T5	Germany	Minibus	General non-tactical transport Being phased out by Mercedes 113 "Vito"
Mercedes Vito 113 Tourer	Germany	Minibus	General non-tactical transport^[147]
Mercedes Vito W447 Tourer	Germany	Minibus	General non-tactical transport
Mercedes Sprinter 210	Germany	Light utility vehicle	^[146]
Mercedes Sprinter 212	Germany	Light utility vehicle	^[146]
Nissan Navara	Japan (design) Thailand Argentina Mexico Australia (manufacturer)	Light utility vehicle	^[146]
Peugeot 308	France	Service car for officers	^[146]
MAN HX 77	Austria Germany	Armoured logistic vehicle	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN SX 45	Austria Germany	Armoured logistic vehicle	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 13.192	Austria Germany	Medium utility truck	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 18.225	Austria Germany	Medium utility truck	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 27.314	Austria Germany	Heavy utility truck	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 26.372	Austria Germany	Tank truck	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 25.322	Austria Germany	Container carrier	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 27.314	Austria Germany	Mobile communication center	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 40.400	Austria Germany	Prime MBT mover	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 35.460	Austria Germany	Heavy equipment transporter	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 41.372	Austria Germany	Heavy wrecker	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 41.480	Austria Germany	Recovery vehicle Heavy equipment transporter	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
MAN 41.480	Austria Germany	(TGA)	MAN chassis^[146] The MAN trucks are being replaced by Scania AB trucks.^[148]
SCANIA G450 B8x8 HZ	Sweden		Part of the replacement of the MAN family of vehicles

Motorcycles[edit]


Name	Origin	Type	Notes
BMW F650GS	Germany	Motorcycles	BMW family is being sold. Whether or not sale is complete is unknown^[149]
BMW R850RT	Germany	Motorcycles	BMW family is being sold. Whether or not sale is complete is unknown^[149]
Kawasaki KLR650	Japan (design) Thailand Brazil (manufactured)	Motorcycles	^[146]
KTM 450 EXC	Austria	Dirt bike	Used by SOKOM^[150]

Future acquisitions[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

Artillery[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Quantity	Notes	Phase in Year
Elbit Systems ATMOS 2000 8x8		Israel	Self-propelled howitzer	155 mm L/52	19	Replacement for the 19 CAESAR 8x8s donated to Ukraine.^[151] Test model is installed on Tatra T815 8×8 although DALO has not yet decided platform^[151]^[152] 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^[153] and Hanwha Group claiming that the delivery timeline for the K9 Thunder was never discussed despite DALO claiming it would take too long.^[154] The controversy has led to the defense minister Jacob Elleman being moved to the finance ministry ^[155] and the department chief being fired.^[156] 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.^[157]	Fully operational 2025^[158]
Elbit Systems PULS		Israel	Multiple rocket launcher	122mm 160mm 306mm 370mm	8	Test model is installed on Tatra T815 6×6 although DALO has not yet decided platform ^[151]^[152] Currently, the main piece in a 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^[159] and Hanwha Group claiming they weren't even asked regarding the K239 Chunmoo.^[154] The controversy has led to the defense minister Jacob Elleman being moved to the finance ministry ^[155] and the department chief being fired.^[156] 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.^[157]	Fully operational 2025^[158]

Anti-air[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Quantity	Notes	Phase in Year
Rheinmetall Oerlikon Skyranger 30		Germany	SHORAD	30mm	Unknown	Selected in 2023. Phase in date and missile type yet unknown^[160] To be mounted on a Piranha V chassis	Unknown; only cannon and chasis decided so far.

Engineering[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Quantity	Notes	Phase in Year
PNMIRK/PNINK Pansret minerydningskøretøj/Pansret Ingeniørkøretøj (Armored MCV and Engineer vehicle based on LEO 2)		Germany	Mine clearing vehicle and Armoured engineering vehicle	N/A	6 planned	Planned acquisition ^[55]	2025
PNBJVG Panserbjergningvogn (Armored Recovery Vehicle on LEO 2)		Germany	Armoured recovery vehicle	N/A	10+1 planned	Planned acquisition ^[55]	2025

Personal equipment[edit]

Uniforms[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Camo	Notes	Phase in year
Nordic Combat Uniform M/XX	^[a]	NORDEFCO Denmark (Original program planer) Norway (Original program planer) Sweden (Joined at program start) Finland (Later program partner) Manufacture nations: United States(Gore-Tex) Greece(Siamidis) Sweden(Woolpower) Norway(Aclima & Oskar Pedersen AS)		New standard uniform system^[55] Jointly developed by NORDEFCO members Made by a consortium led by Oskar Pedersen AS and consisting of: Oskar Pedersen AS Aclima Woolpower Siamidis Gore-Tex The program was originally an agreement between Denmark and Norway to replace their uniforms in 2014^[161] with Sweden joining in 2016.^[162] Source on when Finland joined is lacking	2023-2025

Nightvision goggles[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Nat-brille M/XX (L3 Harris GPNVG-18)		United States	WFoV Night Vision Device	Interest shown by FMI in 2019, progress and intended users unknown^[163]

Phased-out equipment used exclusively by the Home Guard[edit]

Weapons[edit]


Name	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note
GRK M/203 (Diemaco M203 grenade launcher)	United States	Grenade Launcher	40×46 mm	Used by Home Guard units, fits on M95/96 rifles.^[164] Can only fire low velocity 40mm Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: HE FRAG^[10] HEAT^[10] Flechette^[37](Used in Afghanistan; unknown if still in use) Less Lethal: Rubber Buckshot^[10] Smoke^[10] Flash^[10] Sponge^[10]
Let Støttevåben M/04 (Diemaco LSW)	Canada	Light support weapon	5.56x45 mm NATO	Used by Home Guard units^[165] Issued with: ELCAN LMG C79 3.4x Drum magazine 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".^[19]
SR-25 (Knight's Armament Company SR-25)	United States	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Used by SSR (Home Guard Special Operations Unit)^[166]
HK417 (Heckler & Koch HK417 20)	Germany	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Transferred to the Home Guard after the phase-out in the army and now in use^[167]

CBRN[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
CBRN Maske M/93 (S10 NBC Respirator)		United Kingdom	CBRN-Mask	Phased out CBRN-Mask Still around in the Home Guard

Tactical and communication equipment[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
PRR M/07 "Bowman" (Personal Role Radio)		United Kingdom	UHF Radio	Was used by HBU Conscripts but has been phased out by the Sepura STP9000 Tetra. Still used by some Home Guard units

Recently retired equipment still in storage[edit]

Weapons[edit]

Pistols[edit]

Name	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note	Retirement from active use
M/49 Neuhausen (SIG Combibloc Group P210)	Switzerland	Pistol	9x19 mm 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^[168]	2019
Pistol M/?? (Heckler & Koch USP9 SD)	Germany	Pistol	9x19 mm NATO	Was used by Protection teams, Frømandskorpset and Jægerkorpset^[169] Replaced by SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry and SIG SauerP365^[2]^[170] Same situation as the Neuhausen: in storage until disposal method is found.	2019
Pistol M/?? (Glock 17)	Austria	Pistol	9x19 mm NATO	Used by Frømandskorpset^[170]^[171] Replaced by SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry and SIG SauerP365^[2]^[170] Same situation as the Neuhausen in storage until disposal method is found.	2019

Sub-machine guns[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note	Retirement from active use
Maskinpistol M/49 (Carl Gustafs stads gevärsfaktori M/45)		Sweden (Designed) Denmark (Manufactured)	Sub-Machine gun	9x19 mm NATO	Phased out in favor of telescopic M/75s and later M/96s. Still around at bases for exercise OPFORs^[172] 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.^[173] (Note: MP5 is not on this list, as the remaining stock was transferred to Rigspolitiet)	1975

Carbines and assault rifles[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note	Retirement from active use
Gevær M/75 (Heckler & Koch G3)		Germany	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^[174]^[175]	1995

Light machine guns[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note	Retirement from active use
H&K 23E (Heckler & Koch 23E)		Germany	Light machine gun	5.56x45 mm NATO	Used by Jægerkorpset at the start of the Afghanistan war as the M/62 was too heavy^[176] Replaced by the FN Minimi [See LMGs] and current status is unknown	2014
Let Maskingevær M/62 (Rheinmetall MG3)		Germany	General purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	The infantry variant has been phased out with the Home Guard acquisition of the M60^[177] Many informal names like Nazisaven ("The Nazi saw"),^[19] Hitlersaven ("The Hitler saw"),^[20] or Jødesaven ("The Jew saw")^[21]	2014

Marksman rifles[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note	Retirement from active use
Skarpskyttergevær 7,62x51 (Heckler & Koch MSG90)		Germany	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Retired in 2007 in favour of the HK417. Status unknown^[178]^[167]	2007

Man-portable air-defense system[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note	Retirement from active use
Raytheon Missiles & Defense FIM-92 Stinger		United States	MANPAD	70mm 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^[179]	2010-2014

Artillery[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Quantity	Notes	Retirement from active use
Let Mortér M/06		Spain	Mortar	60mm	100+	Made by Expal Phased out due to defects making it inaccurate and causing catastrophic failures^[180] Discussion on new light mortars ongoing	2020

Personal equipment[edit]

Helmets[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Camo	Notes	Retirement from active use
Hjelm M/96 (SPECTRA helmet)		United States	Ballistic Helmet		The former standard helmet that was in service from 1996 to 2024^[74] Phased out for M/20 Operationel and M/20 Basic Massive stores left on bases currently	2023

Load-carrying equipment and personal protection equipment[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Protection level	Camo	Notes	Retirement from active use
Fragmentationsvest M/2000		Unknown	Fragmentation Vest	Fragmentation protection		Limited use^[181]	2012
Kamp Vest M/05		Unknown	Load carrying system	N/A		Limited use	2012

Vehicles[edit]

Armoured[edit]


Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Caliber	Notes	Retirement from active use
M113 G4 DK	United States	Armoured personnel carrier	Unknown	12.7×99mm NATO	Replaced by Piranha V^[132] 54 APC models have been donated to Ukraine,^[51] exact number left is unknown. Few remain on bases and are used for MBU training and Open House events at bases^[182]	2019-2023
M41 DK-1	United States	Light tank	53 (originally) Unknown (current)	76mm 7.62x51 NATO	Light tank gifted by the Americans in 1962^[183] A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede ^[184]	2000
Centurion MKV 2 DK	United Kingdom	Main battle tank	216 (originally)^[185] Unknown (current)	105mm 7.62x51 NATO	Custom Danish model, introduced in 1953 and upgraded in the 1980s^[185] A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede ^[186] Replaced by the Leopard 1	1994
Krauss-Maffei Leopard 1A5-DK	Germany	Main battle tank	230 (originally)^[187] Unknown (current)	105mm 7.62x51 NATO	Introduced in 1973 and upgraded to the A5 DKstandard in the 1990s^[187] Replaced by the Leopard 2 A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede ^[186] including the white UN Leopard 1 that took part in Operation Bøllebank^[188] Base chasis still serves as the Wisent 1 and Bieber 100 models have been renovated and donated to Ukraine^[189]	2005

Artillery[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Quantity	Notes	Retirement from active use
BAE Systems Inc. SKH M109A3DK		United States	Tracked Self-propelled howitzer	155 mm	76^[190]	Retired in 2020^[190] as the Caesar 8x8 was supposed to have entered service that year.^[191] A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede ^[186]	2020

Test equipment[edit]

Pistols[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note
Izhevsk Mechanical Plant PM "Makarov"		Soviet Union	Pistol	9x18mm Makarov	Held by UMAK(UddannelsesMAterielKontoret -Training material office) for weapon identification training purposes
Tula Arms Plant TT-30 "Tokarev"		Soviet Union	Pistol	7.62×25mm Tokarev	Held by UMAK(UddannelsesMAterielKontoret -Training material office) for weapon identification training purposes

Carbines and assault rifles[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note
Kalashnikov Concern AK-74		Soviet Union	Assault rifle	5.45x39mm	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^[192]
Kalashnikov Concern AKM		Soviet Union	Assault rifle	7.62x39mm	Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan and Iraq^[193] 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^[192]

Marksman rifles[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note
Kalashnikov Concern SVD "Dragunov"		Soviet Union	Designated marksman rifle	7.62x54mmR	Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan and Iraq^[193]

Machineguns[edit]


Name	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Note
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List of equipment of the Royal Danish Army

Weapons[edit]

Knives[edit]

Pistols[edit]

Carbines and assault rifles[edit]

Bolt-action rifles[edit]

Machine guns[edit]

Precision rifles[edit]

Anti-materiel rifles[edit]

Anti-tank weapons[edit]

Grenade launchers[edit]

Infantry indirect fire weapons[edit]

Grenades and mines[edit]

Personal equipment[edit]

Uniforms[edit]

Boots[edit]

Load-carrying equipment and personal protection equipment[edit]

Helmets[edit]

Eye protection[edit]

Face wear[edit]

Hearing protection[edit]

Work tools[edit]

Individually issued weapon modifications[edit]

Sights[edit]

Magazines[edit]

Lights and Lasers[edit]

Personalisation parts[edit]

Tactical and communication equipment[edit]

Signal equipment[edit]

Navigation equipment[edit]

Nightvision goggles[edit]

Spotting/observation equipment[edit]

Mine clearing tools[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

Armoured[edit]

Artillery[edit]

Engineering[edit]

Logistics[edit]

Aircraft[edit]

Unmanned aerial vehicles[edit]

Other vehicles[edit]

Non-tactical vehicles and trucks[edit]

Motorcycles[edit]

Future acquisitions[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

Artillery[edit]

Anti-air[edit]

Engineering[edit]

Personal equipment[edit]

Uniforms[edit]

Nightvision goggles[edit]

Phased-out equipment used exclusively by the Home Guard[edit]

Weapons[edit]

CBRN[edit]

Tactical and communication equipment[edit]

Recently retired equipment still in storage[edit]

Weapons[edit]

Pistols[edit]

Sub-machine guns[edit]

Carbines and assault rifles[edit]

Light machine guns[edit]

Marksman rifles[edit]

Man-portable air-defense system[edit]

Artillery[edit]

Personal equipment[edit]

Helmets[edit]

Load-carrying equipment and personal protection equipment[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

Armoured[edit]

Artillery[edit]

Test equipment[edit]

Pistols[edit]

Carbines and assault rifles[edit]

Marksman rifles[edit]

Machineguns[edit]

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