This is a list of equipment currently held by the Royal Danish Army.
For warships see List of active Royal Danish Navy ships
For aircraft see Royal Danish Air Force
For ranks and insignias see Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Army
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States Switzerland Germany |
Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Standard issue pistol[2][3]
Modified with a flared magwell and using 21-round 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. | ||
United States Switzerland Germany |
Pistol | 9×19mm 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. | ||
Austria | Pistol | 10x25 mm | Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius on Greenland[6]
Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague) due to the dangerous wild life of Greenland.[7] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canada (Manufacture)
Denmark(Design specification) |
Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle.[8] Rolled out in 2016 with the primary goal of cutting down on the weight of the A2 | ||
Canada | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle of the navy built for the close quarters of a ship. Low quantities are present in the army and talks of wider issuing for vehicle crews are ongoing. | ||
Gevær M/??
(MK18) |
United States | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Jægerkorpset[9] | |
Canada | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts.[8] | ||
Canada | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2010 by the M10 rifle still around on some bases as reserve and used by Home Guard units.[10] | ||
Canada | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replaced by the M10 in 2010; still used by conscripts of Livgarden for ceremonial use and by Home Guard units.[10] | ||
United States | Carbine | 7.62×35mm | Used by Jægerkorpset[11] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gevær M/53-17
(M1917 Enfield) |
United States | Bolt-action rifle | 7.62×63mm | 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] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belgium | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Frømandskorpset[12] and Jægerkorpset[13] | ||
United States
(Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification) |
General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Supplied by US Ordnance, upgrade of the M60E4 to fit Danish requirements.[14] Standard issue to Danish LMGs | ||
Belgium | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used on the EH101 "Merlin" helicopter[15]
The new coaxial machine gun in the CV9035 MLU package[16][17] | ||
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:
|
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canada | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Replaced the HK417[23] | ||
Finland | Bolt-action Sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | Old model was a standard SAKO TRG-42 with Picatinny rails[24] | ||
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] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Primary use is for EOD[26] | ||
United Kingdom | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Danish sniper's primary anti-materiel rifle[27][25] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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] | ||
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 | ||
Sweden | Man-portable multi-role weapon system[30] | 84 mm | M4 model[31]
Multiple ammunition types:[32] Has the informal name of Dødens Pusterør(Death Blowgun)[33] | ||
Israel(Design)
Germany (Manufacturing) |
Anti-tank guided missile | 130 mm | Purchased both for vehicle-mounting[34] and foot-mobile[35] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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: Less Lethal: | ||
South Africa | Revolver grenade launcher | 40×46 mm 40×51 mm |
Used by Military Police[38] Can use multiple grenade types:
Lethal: Less Lethal: |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Middel Tung Mortér M/81
(M252 Mortar) |
United States | Mortar | 81 mm | Unknown | Used by Slesvigske Fodregiment (Light infantry)[39][better source needed] | |
Israel | Mortar | 120mm | 20+ [40] | [41] |
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) |
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 .
|
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
|
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] |
Name | Image | Camo | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Uniformssystem M/11
|
Denmark | Standard uniform system
Issued in 3 layers:[54]
Sub layers:[54]
| ||
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.[54] | |
Royal Guard ceremonial uniform
|
N/A | Denmark | Worn by Conscripts and NCOs of Livgarden when on ceremonial duty. | |
Guard Hussar ceremonial uniform
|
N/A | Denmark | Worn by Conscripts, NCOs, and officers of the Gardehusar regimentet Hesteskadron when on ceremonial duty. |
Name | Image | Colour | Origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Haix
(HAIX Forsvaret Combat Boot Light modified HAIX BLACK EAGLE NATURE) |
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) |
Brown | United States | Garrison use.[59] Being replaced in 2024. | |
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, AKU
(AKU Griffon Combat) |
Brown | United States | Combat use.[59] Being replaced in 2024. | |
Kampstøvle, Let, M/18, Meindl
(Meindl Dovre Extreme) |
Brown | Germany | Garrison use.[59] Being replaced in 2024. | |
Kampstøvle, Svær, M/18, Meindl
(?) |
Brown | Germany | Combat use.[59] Being replaced in 2024. | |
Støvle Sikkerhed M/14
(?) |
Brown | Unknown | Safety Boot[60] | |
Ørken støvle M/??
(Unknown AKU Boot) |
Tan | United States | Combat use | |
Kampstøvle, Jungle M/??
(Unknown Iturri Boot) |
Spain | Combat use | ||
Kampstøvle, Cold Weather M/??
(Unknown Iturri Boot) |
Spain | Combat use |
Name | Image | Camo | 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) |
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) |
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.) |
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) |
United States (Manufacture) Denmark (Design specification) |
Battlebelt | Built in soft armor exact level unknown[69] | Issued alongside a Beskyttelsesvest Svær[70] |
Name | Image | Camo | 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/?
|
Communication Helmet | Unknown | Used by vehicle crews.
Replacement for the old telehjelm has appeared a couple times in some units.[72][better source needed] | |||
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 | 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) |
United States | High-Cut | 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 | NIJ IIIA[82] 762x39 protection possible with SLAAP[83] | High-Cut Helmet issued to SOKOM[84] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Beskyttelses Brille, Vapor M/19
(WileyX VAPOR 2.5) |
United States | Glasses | Current standard eye pro[85] | |
Beskyttelses Brille, Saber M/19
(WileyX Saber Advanced) |
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) |
United States | Goggle | Driving goggles that sit tight to protect against stone throws on roadways[85] | |
Beskyttelses Visir M/12
(Revision Batlskin Cobra Visor) |
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 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kæbebeskytter M/12
(Revision Batlskin Cobra Mandible) |
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] |
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) |
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 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Feltspade M/96
(Glock Entrenching tool) |
Austria | Entrenching tool | Standard Issue[1] | |
Switzerland | Multi-Tool | Issued to HBU/MBU conscripts as general purpose multi-tool | ||
Switzerland | Multi-Tool | Issued to Konstabelelev and above as general purpose multi-tool | ||
Pigtrådssaks M/X
(M1938 Wire cutter) |
United States | Wire cutter | Wire cutter | |
M/??
|
Unknown | Hammering/Breaching tool | Has the informal name "Jomfrutrøster"(Virgins comfort)[91][better source needed] |
Name | Image | Reticle | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Termisk Kikkert M/23
( Pixels on Target VooDoo-S) |
United States | Weapon flip-mount Thermal sight | New flip style thermal sight issued at the combat troops to repace the Insight MTM[92] | ||
Termisk Kikkert M/09
(L3 Insight MTM monocular) |
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[93] | ||
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[94] | |||
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[94] | |||
Canada | Prism sight | 3.4x magnification for 5.56[95][10]
Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service | |||
Canada | Prism sight | 3.4x magnification for 7.62
Used by MBU conscripts Replaced by the Elcan Spectre for active service | |||
Canada | Night sight | Standard NVG optic for LMG M/60 and M/62[96] | |||
Aimpoint
T1 Micro |
Sweden | Red dot sight | Used by conscripts of Livgarden affixed to the M/95 Rifle. Main sight for grenadelauncher,[10] Back-up sight for LMG M/60 for active service and primary sight for Home Guard units[97] | ||
Sweden | Red dot sight | CompM2 pictured top, M4S Pictured bottom
Used 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. | |
Mission First Tactical
Flip Up Irons |
N/A | United States | Iron sight | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[98] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Canada | Magazine | Hard plastic magazine around in some HBU units[10]
Has a tendency to cause feeding issues | ||
United States | Magazine | Became the standard magazine after Colt acquisition of Diemaco[10] | ||
United States | Magazine | Magazine type issued to active service personnel with Rangerplates as an option[10] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steiner Defense
D-BAL A3 |
United States | Laser sight | With visible laser, IR laser and IR illuminator[95] | |
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 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Magpul
RVG |
United States | Vertical foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][98] | |
TangoDown
BGV-MK46 |
United States | Vertical foregrip | Used for the LMG M/60 | |
Mission First Tactical
REACT |
United States | Vertical foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[98] | |
Magpul
AFG2 |
United States | Angled foregrip | Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][98] | |
Brügger og Thomet
B&T USA Angled Foregrip |
Switzerland | Angled foregrip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[98] | |
Magpul
XTM HAND STOP KIT |
United States | Handstop | Part of the now replaced weapon package[10][98] | |
Ergo grips
Surestop Tactical Handstop |
United States | Handstop | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[98] | |
Magpul
CTR |
United States | Stock | Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles | |
Mission First Tactical
BATTLELINK Minimalist |
United States | Stock | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[98] | |
Magpul
MIADGrip |
United States | Pistol grip | Standard grip on all M10A4 rifles | |
Mission First Tactical
Engage AR Grip |
United States | Pistol grip | Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[98] | |
Magpul
Ladder Rail Panel |
United States | Rail protector | Soft platic rail protector | |
Magpul
XTM Rail Panel |
United States | Rail protector | Hard platic rail protector | |
Ergo Grips
LOW-PRO LADDER RAIL COVER |
United States | Rail protector | Soft platic rail protector
Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[98] | |
Ergo Grips
FULL LONG TEXTURED RAIL COVERS |
United States | Rail protector | Hard platic rail protector
Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022[98] | |
Blue Force Gear
Vickers combat applications sling |
United States | Rifle sling | Used for rifles[10] | |
Magpul
MS3 Multi Mission Sling |
United States | Rifle sling | Was a planned replacement for rifle slings during the Magpul contract but was never issued in mass quantity[10] | |
Blue Force Gear
Vickers Padded Sling |
United States | Rifle sling | Newest sling introduced into service | |
Blue Force Gear
Vickers M240 Sling |
United States | Machinegun sling | Used for rifles, LMGs(With padding) |
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[99][100] | |
RDO152
(Harris AN/PRC-152) |
United States | VHF/UHF Radio | Standard VHF/UHF Radio[101][102] | |
RDO SPR
(Harris RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio) |
United States | UHF Radio | Standard UHF Radio[99][88][100] | |
Harris RF-5800H
|
United States | HF Radio | Standard HF Radio[102] | |
Harris AN/PRC-117C
|
United States | HF Radio | [102] | |
Harris AN/PRC-117G
|
United States | Satellite Radio | Satellite radio for JTAC[102] | |
Harris RF-7880NR
|
United States | High-capacity data radio | UHF Data Radio[102][103] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
DAGR
(AN/PSN-13 DAGR) |
United States | GPS Receiver | GPS[104] | |
Systematic A/S
SitaWare |
N/A
|
Denmark | Battle Management System | Large scale C4ISR system[105][102] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nat-brille M/97
(AN/PVS-7) |
United States | Binocular Monocular 3rd GenerationNight Vision Device | Used by HBU conscripts[106] Informally referred to a "Pik i panden" (Dick in forehead)[107] | |
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.[106][108] | |
Nat-brille M/18
(Theon Argus FS) |
Greece | Monocular 3rd+ Generation Night Vision Device | Standard issue, slowly replacing M/03[108] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
France | Multifunctional optronic device | Used for ranging and detection of enemy heat signatures[109][110] | ||
Safran Electronics & Defense
JIM Compact |
France | Multifunctional optronic device | Compact version of the JIM LR for sniper teams[111] | |
LAM M/19
(Vectronix Terrapin X) |
Switzerland | Laser Range Finder | Infantry range finder[112] | |
LAM M/??
(Wilcox Industries RAPTAR S) |
United States | Rifle mounted laser range finder | [111] | |
Spotting Scope M/20
(Hensoldt Spotter 60) |
Germany | Spotter Scope | For sniper teams[113] | |
M/51 Kikkert
(Hensoldt /Zeiss Fernglas FERO D16) |
Unknown | Binocular | General use binocular[114] |
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[115][51] | |
tEODor Explosive Ordnance Robot
|
Germany | Demining robot | Knife, Water jet, Shotgun, X-RAY[116] | Known in the public by the Rullemarie(Rolling Marie)[117] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Caliber | Armor | Armament | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Germany | Main battle tank | 44 | Classified Non-explosive reactive armor
|
44 Leopard 2A7DK in active service[118] | ||||
United Kingdom(Parent company)
Sweden(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing) Denmark(Company that modified the vehicle) |
Infantry fighting vehicle | 44 | Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 4+(Resists 20 mm autocannon) [119]
Additional armour possible Actual level classified |
Current armaments:[119]
Planned armaments:[16] |
Denmarks IFV with a 35mm mounted by Hydrema[120] Can carry 7 armored infantrymen in the back
Getting updated to the CV9035 MLU 2024-2029.[55][121] The MLU upgrade being an update to the MKIV standard with D-series turret [122] | |||
Switzerland | Armoured fighting vehicle | ~90 | 12.7×99mm NATO | M2 Browning machine gun | The Danish military secondary APC still sees use according to the defense[123]
IIIH (19 donated to Moldova)[124] IIIC | |||
United States (Parent company)
|
Armoured personnel carrier | 309 | Current Armament:
Planned Armament: |
The Danish military primary APC that replaced the M113[123]
Used in various versions:
Planned: | ||||
Switzerland |
Infantry mobility vehicle | 85 | [126] | M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Lemur | Used mainly for training purposes as it has mostly been replaced by the V model[127]
Used for:
| |||
United States (Parent company)
|
Infantry mobility vehicle | 93 | Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 1 [128]
Additional armour possible level 3 being most common Actual level classified |
Current Armament:
M2 Browning machine gun STAVS Planned armament: SPIKE LR2 ATGM |
The primary Infantry mobility vehicle used by the Danish army[127]
Used for:
Planned: | |||
United Kingdom | Light armored car | 15 | Unknown
|
Unknown
|
Unknown
|
Used by Jægerkorpset[129] | ||
United States | Armoured personnel carrier | Unknown | N/A
|
N/A
|
Replaced by Piranha V[130]
Still used for fire fighting at Shooting ranges Its snow clearing duty has also been replaced by the Piranha V[131] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ESL Advanced Information Technology GmbH
A3MS / Cardom |
Israel Austria |
Mortar carrier | 120 mm | 15 | The A3MS is a Cardom 10 heavy mortar with BMS integration, Fire/Control group, and fire coordination module[132] made by Austrian ESLAIT a subsidiary of Israeli Elbit Systems[133] mounted on Piranha V[134] | |
Israel | Multiple rocket launcher | 122mm 160mm 306mm 370mm | 8 | Mounted on the Tatra 815-7 Force 6×6 truck
Expected to be fully operational in 2026[135] | ||
Israel | Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm L/52 | 19 | Replacement for the 19 CAESAR 8x8s donated to Ukraine.[136]
Test model is installed on Tatra T815 8×8 although DALO has not yet decided platform[136][137] Fully operational 2025[137] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Germany | Armoured recovery vehicle | Unknown | 11 planned to start being delivered from 2025[55]
The Danish army has temporarly borrowed models for the Canadian Army[138] after the donation of Wisent 1 to Ukraine[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] | |
Germany | Mine clearing vehicle and Armoured engineering vehicle | Unknown | 6 planned to start being delivered from 2025[55]
The Danish army has temporarly borrowed models for the Canadian Army[138] after the donation of Wisent 1 to Ukraine[139] | ||
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[141] | |
Denmark | Mine clearing vehicle | 16 | [141] | ||
Germany | Armoured engineering vehicle | 2 (3) | Based on the Wisent 1 chassis.[141][142] | ||
United States | Armoured backhoe loader | 6 | [143] |
Name | Image | 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] | |
Sweden | Support vehicle | ~950 | Used in different roles:
Both road and terrain variants. |
Helicopters All army helicopters have been transferred to Helicopter Wing Karup, a joint helicopter command under the Royal Danish Air Force.
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
United States | Unmanned aerial vehicles | Used by the Efterretningsregimentets UAS units | ||
Norway | Unmanned aerial vehicles | Unknown quantity[144] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mercedes G Class | Austria (design) Germany (manufacturer) |
Mobility vehicle | Multiple Variants:[145]
Phased out from operational use by the Eagle family but still around as a utility vehicle at bases | |
Volvo XC60 | Sweden | Service car for officers | In the colors, military green, black, white
quantity unknown | |
Mercedes Vito 113 Tourer | Germany | Minibus | General non-tactical transport[146] | |
Mercedes Vito W447 Tourer | Germany | Minibus | General non-tactical transport | |
Mercedes Sprinter 210 | Germany | Light utility vehicle | [145] | |
Mercedes Sprinter 212 | Germany | Light utility vehicle | [145] | |
Nissan Navara | Japan (design) Thailand Argentina Mexico Australia (manufacturer) |
Light utility vehicle | [145] | |
Peugeot 308 | France | Service car for officers | [145] | |
MAN 13.192 | Austria Germany |
Medium utility truck | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 18.225 | Austria Germany |
Medium utility truck | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 27.314 | Austria Germany |
Heavy utility truck | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 26.372 | Austria Germany |
Tank truck | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 25.322 | Austria Germany |
Container carrier | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 27.314 | Austria Germany |
Mobile communication center | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 40.400 | Austria Germany |
Prime MBT mover | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 35.460 | Austria Germany |
Heavy equipment transporter | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 41.372 | Austria Germany |
Heavy wrecker | MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 41.480 | Austria Germany |
|
MAN chassis[145] | |
MAN 41.480 | Austria Germany |
(TGA) | MAN chassis[145] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kawasaki KLR650 | Japan (design) Thailand Brazil (manufactured) |
Motorcycles | [145] | |
KTM 450 EXC | Austria | Dirt bike | Used by SOKOM[148] |
Name | Image | Origin | Quantity | Armaments | Caliber | Armour | Notes | Delivery Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Germany | Main battle tank | 9 | Classified Non-explosive reactive armor
|
Recent leaks from within the Danish MoD point to the purchease of an additional 9 MBTs[149] | Unknown | ||||
United Kingdom(Parent company)
Sweden(Subsidiary in charge of design and manufacturing) |
Infantry fighting vehicle | 115 | N/A Model dependent
|
Base Level STANAG 4569 Level 4+(Resists 20 mm autocannon) [119]
Additional armour possible Actual level classified |
Finalisation on the deal was confirmed by the European Unions Tenders Electronic Daily[150] To be mounted with MKIV D-series turret |
2026-2029 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Quantity | Notes | Phase in Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Germany | VSHORAD | 30 mm | 16 | Selected in 2023.
To be mounted on a Piranha V chassis. Missiles planned but not selected yet[151] |
Initial prototype delivery in 2026
Full delivery 2026-2027. | ||
Jordbaseret Kortrækkende Luftforsvarssystem | Short-Medium range SAM | N/A | 2 | 1 For national deployment for point defence of airports or other critical infrastructure
1 For international deployment for point defence of division HQs Models in the running:[5] |
Unknown still in competition stage political ambition is before 2033 | ||
Jordbaseret Langtrækkende Luftforsvarssystem | Medium-Long Range SAM/ABM | N/A | 1 | 1 for area defence of cities and critical infrastructure
Models in the running:[5] |
Unknown still in competition stage political ambition is before 2033 |
Name | Image | Origin | Camo | Notes | Phase in year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORDEFCO
Manufacture nations:
|
New standard uniform system[55] 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[152] with Sweden joining in 2016.[153] Source on when Finland joined is lacking Was confirmed in 2024 that the uniform would be introduced in Blue for the Royal Danish Navy[154] |
2023-2025 |
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[155] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States | Grenade Launcher | 40×46 mm | Used by Home Guard units, fits on M95/96 rifles.[156]
Can only fire low velocity 40 mm Can use multiple grenade types: Lethal: Less Lethal: | ||
Canada | Light support weapon | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Home Guard units[157] Issued with:
Got the informal nickname of Lorte Spasser Våben ("Shitty retard weapon") because it "was a weapon designed to do everything but couldn't do anything".[19] | ||
United States | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used by SSR (Home Guard Special Operations Unit)[158] | ||
Germany | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Transferred to the Home Guard after the phase-out in the army and now in use[159] |
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 |
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 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Switzerland | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | After its replacement by the P320, around 20.000 still remain in storage until a disposal method can be found. The guns can not be destroyed due to the financial loss and can not be sold due to their HMAK/FMI government stamp and the fear they may end up in OPFOR hands on the second hand market[160] | 2019 | ||
Germany | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Was used by Protection teams, Frømandskorpset and Jægerkorpset[161]
Replaced by SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry and SIG SauerP365[2][162] Same situation as the Neuhausen: in storage until disposal method is found. |
2019 | ||
Austria | Pistol | 9×19mm NATO | Used by Frømandskorpset[162][163]
Replaced by SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry and SIG SauerP365[2][162] Same situation as the Neuhausen in storage until disposal method is found. |
2019 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sweden (Designed)
Denmark (Manufactured) |
Sub-Machine gun | 9×19mm NATO | Phased out in favor of telescopic M/75s and later M/96s. Still around at bases for exercise OPFORs[164]
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.[165] (Note: MP5 is not on this list, as the remaining stock was transferred to Rigspolitiet) |
1975 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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[166][167] | 1995 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Germany | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Used by Jægerkorpset at the start of the Afghanistan war as the M/62 was too heavy[168]
Replaced by the FN Minimi [See LMGs] and current status is unknown |
2014 | ||
Germany | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | The infantry variant has been phased out with the Home Guard acquisition of the M60[169]
Many informal names like Nazisaven ("The Nazi saw"),[19] Hitlersaven ("The Hitler saw"),[20] or Jødesaven ("The Jew saw")[21] |
2014 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Germany | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Retired in 2007 in favour of the HK417. Status unknown[170][159] | 2007 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States | MANPAD | 70 mm Infrared homing missile | Have been in cold storage for years; some were donated to Latvia in 2018 and in 2020 the Danish army was debating their reintroduction[171] | 2010-2014 |
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[172] |
2020 |
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 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Protection level | Camo | Notes | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fragmentationsvest M/2000
|
Unknown | Fragmentation Vest | Fragmentation protection | Limited use[173] | 2012 | ||
Kamp Vest M/05
|
Unknown | Load carrying system | N/A | Limited use | 2012 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Caliber | Notes | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States | Infantry mobility vehicle | 9 | Used for EOD[174] | Unknown moved to retired as status is unknown | |||
Switzerland | Multi-purpose military transport vehicles | 29 | N/A | Armored ambulance. Bought in 2006.[175] 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.[176] | Unknown moved to retired as status is unknown | ||
United States |
Reconnaissance vehicle | 22 |
Danish modification made by Composhield A/SUsed for:
|
Unknown moved to retired as status is unknown | |||
United States | Armoured personnel carrier | Unknown | Replaced by Piranha V[130]
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[177][better source needed] |
2019-2023 | |||
United States | Light tank | 53 (originally)
Unknown (current) |
76mm
7.62x51 NATO |
Light tank gifted by the Americans in 1962[178]
A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede [179] |
2000 | ||
United Kingdom | Main battle tank | 216 (originally)[180]
Unknown (current) |
Custom Danish model, introduced in 1953 and upgraded in the 1980s[180]
A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede [181] Replaced by the Leopard 1 |
1994 | |||
Germany | Main battle tank | 230 (originally)[182]
Unknown (current) |
Introduced in 1973 and upgraded to the A5 DKstandard in the 1990s[182]
Replaced by the Leopard 2 A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede [181] including the white UN Leopard 1 that took part in Operation Bøllebank[183] Base chassis still serves as the Wisent 1 and Bieber 100 models have been renovated and donated to Ukraine[184] |
2005 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Quantity | Notes | Retirement from active use |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States | Tracked Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm | 76(originally)[185] Unknown (current) | Retired in 2020[185] as the Caesar 8x8 was supposed to have entered service that year.[186]
76 were purchased originally but most were scrapped or cannibalised through the 2010s[185] A few kept around as display pieces at bases and for Åben Hede [181] |
2020 |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soviet Union | Pistol | 9×18mm Makarov | Held by UMAK(UddannelsesMAterielKontoret -Training material office) for weapon identification training purposes | ||
Soviet Union | Pistol | 7.62×25mm Tokarev | Held by UMAK(UddannelsesMAterielKontoret -Training material office) for weapon identification training purposes |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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[187] | ||
Soviet Union | Assault rifle | 7.62×39mm | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan and Iraq[188] 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[187] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soviet Union | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×54mmR | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan and Iraq[188] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soviet Union | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×54mmR | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan
Used by the army for weapon familiarisation to help train the ANA and the Iraqi Armed Forces[189] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
India | Anti-materiel rifle | 14.5×114mm | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment[188] |
Name | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soviet Union | Rocket-propelled grenade | Ammunition in stock unknown | Used as a test weapon by Hærens kampskole to test equipment for Afghanistan
Used by the army for weapon familiarisation to help train the ANA and the Iraqi Armed Forces Around 8000, alongside some further 29.000 rockets were donated to Ukraine[190] |
Military manual for the M/95 family (M/95, M/96, LSV/04 and M/10) and both models of the M203 that is counted as an attachment Page D35-D44 specifically shows 40mm grenade types used for the Diemaco M203 and the LMT M203 and describes the difference. Page A - 29 shows weapon modifications