List of equipment of the Portuguese Army

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

Military gear

Name Origin Type Number Image Notes
SCS – Soldier Combat System File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal Bulletproof vest, combat helmet, uniform, gloves +12.000 File:Italian, Portuguese Soldiers Conduct Halo Jump During Saber Strike 18 (2).jpg In 2019, the new uniform began to be distributed gradually in some units, which includes a new standard, ballistic helmets, protective glasses, maxillofacial protection, ballistic vests, Kevlar elbow pads, protective gloves, watches and physiological monitors on the wrist.[1][2][3][4][5] Since 2024, this new uniform has been widely used by all army units.
MultiCam File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway
File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States
Bulletproof vest, combat helmet, uniform +1.000 File:HIANG delivers airlift support in Europe for exercise Swift Response 18 (24).jpg Used essentially by special troops of the Portuguese Army (Special Operations Troops Centre, Commandos and Paratroopers) and some other military units during some international missions. This pattern is generally used with Ops-Core helmets and NFM Group THOR or Warrior Assault bulletproof vests.[6][7][8]
PASGT - Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Combat helmet, uniform +30.000 File:Mass Paradrop, Portuguese Army, Trident Juncture 15 (22573514745).jpg Uniform introduced in the 90s in the Portuguese Army, consisting of ballistic helmets, vests and uniforms in camouflage DPM - Disruptive Pattern Material. It is currently in the process of being replaced by the new uniform known as SCS - Soldier Combat System.

Infantry weapons

Weapon Origin Type Caliber Image Notes
Pistols
Glock 17 Gen 5 FS File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum File:GLOCK 17 Gen 4 Pistol MOD 45160305.jpg Service pistol. 2,910 units purchased in 2019 and additional 1,000 units bought in 2020 to replace the following pistols that were in service with the Portuguese Army: Walther P38, SIG P228, Heckler & Koch USP and Beretta 92.[9]
Heckler & Koch P30 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum File:Koalorka H&K P30L.jpg Some units received by Special Operations Troops Centre. Limited use.[10]
Submachine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum File:MP5.jpg Also the A5, SD6, N2 and KA4 versions are used.[11][12]
Assault rifles and battle rifles
FN SCAR-L STD File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO File:FN SCAR-L noBG.png Purchased in 2019, 15,000 SCAR-L STD assault rifles.[13] (Standard service rifle)
Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO File:HK416.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[14]
Heckler & Koch HK417 A2 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO File:Combater G27 noBG.png Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[14]
FN SCAR-H STD File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO File:MK16 Scar L Sideview.png Purchased in 2019, 390 SCAR-H assault rifles.[13]
Sniper rifles and anti-materiel rifles
FN SCAR H PR File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO File:MK 17 Sniper Support Rifle.png Purchased in 2019, 550 SCAR-H PRs.[13]
Heckler & Koch G28E File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO File:20131223 G28 Afghanistan.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[14]
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO File:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare - Psg 90 G24.png Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[14]
Accuracy International AXMC File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Sniper rifle 7.62×67mmB

8.6×70mm

File:Precision Guided Firearm.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[14]
Barrett M95/M107A1 File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO File:M107 1 (cropped).jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[14]
Machine guns
Heckler & Koch MG4 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO File:HK MG4 right noBG.jpg Used by Commandos and Special Operations Troops Centre.[15]
FN Minimi Mk3 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO File:FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg Purchased in 2019, 1000 Minimi Mk3 to replace Heckler & Koch HK21 and MG3 machine guns.[13]
FN Minimi Mk3 File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO File:MSPO2007-41.jpg Purchased in 2019, 400 Minimi Mk3 to replace Heckler & Koch HK21 and MG3 machine guns.[13]
FN MAG File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO File:FN MAG white background.jpg Used by Portuguese Paratroopers and mounted on Pandur II IFV and Leopard 2A6.[16][17]
Browning M2HB File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO File:M2 Browning, Musée de l'Armée (cropped).jpg Used on tripods and mounted on vehicles.
Shotguns
Benelli M4 File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy Pump action shotgun 12-gauge File:Benelli m4 2.jpg [18]
Benelli Supernova File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy Pump action shotgun 12-gauge File:Benelli-SuperNova-Tactical.jpg Purchased 380 Benelli SuperNova in 2020.[13]
Fabarm STF 12 File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy Pump action shotgun 12-gauge File:H&KFabarmFP6entry.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[14]
Franchi SPAS 15 File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy Combat shotgun 12-gauge File:SPAS15.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[15]
Grenade launchers
FN40GL File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Under barrel grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV File:Air-to-ground attacks coordinated by 320 STS, 5th ANGLICO 170310-F-GR156-0245.jpg Purchased in 2019, 2000 FN40GL 40 mm grenade launchers, can be used on FN SCAR or individually.[13]
HK269 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Under barrel grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV File:PEO M320 Grenade Launcher.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre on Heckler & Koch HK416 rifles.[14]
Milkor MGL File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa Grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV File:MGL EP.jpg Mk.1 version used by Commandos, Paratroopers and Special Operations Troops Centre.
Heckler & Koch GMG File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Automatic grenade launcher 40×53 mm HV File:Agw-automatische-granaatwerper-40mm.jpg Purchased 30 units in 2018.[19]
LAG SB M1 File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain Automatic grenade launcher 40×53 mm HV File:LAG-40 I.M.-1.JPG Purchased in 1996, 13 units in service.[19][20]
Mk19 mod 3 File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Automatic grenade launcher 40×53 mm HV File:MK19-02.jpg Purchased in 1990.[19]
Mortars
FBP

Morteirete m/68

File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal Infantry mortar 60mm File:Poligono Mortaio da 60 mm.jpg Ultra-light mortar (morteirete), 558 units in service.[20]
M29A1 File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Mortar 81mm File:Mortar M29.jpg 130 units in service.[20]
L16A2 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Mortar 81mm File:富士駐屯地で展示される81mm迫撃砲L16.jpg 32 units in service.[20]
M30 mortar File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Mortar 107mm File:M30 mortar at the War Remnants Museum.jpg 30 units received in 1996, 18 equipped on M106 mortar carriers.[21]
Tampella B File:Flag of Finland.svg Finland Heavy mortar 120mm File:Granatkastare m41 Revinge 2012.jpg Army designation: Morteiro Tampella Tipo B m/74. 56 units in service.[20][21]
Anti-tank weapons
M72A3 LAW File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway
File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States
Rocket-propelled grenade 66mm File:M72 ASM RC Kokonaisturvallisuusmesssut 2015.jpg More than 7,000 units received. New systems in version A3 received in 2021.[22][23] Called m/78.
Carl Gustav M3 File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Recoilless rifle 84mm File:Carl Gustav M3 Kokonaisturvallisuus 2015.jpg 162 units, modernized in 2020 by the UAGME. M3 version is in use since 2004.[21]
MILAN File:Flag of France.svg France Anti-tank guided missile 115mm File:MILAN-VBLB.jpg 137 launchers with 799 missiles (55 Milan + 744 Milan-2-T). In 2020 44 Milan-2-T missiles were received.[24][25] Ministry of National Defence announced in 2022 a budget of 9,898,373 euros to replace MILAN by a new anti-tank guided missile system, being MMP one of the considered systems by the Army.[26]
BGM-71 TOW File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Anti-tank guided missile 152mm File:Hires 090509-A-4842R-001a.jpg 50 launchers (5 on Pandur II ATGM). 1116 missiles received since 1980.[27]

Air defence

Weapon Image Origin Number Notes
Anti-aircraft artillery
Thales RapidRanger File:URO VAMTAC TNI-AD, Koarmada II, 2018.jpg File:Flag of France.svg France 1 battery (3x4 launchers) on order The Army signed a contract in October 2024 for the acquisition of new RapidRanger anti-aircraft systems mounted on three URO VAMTAC ST5 armored vehicles, as well as one ground Master 200 3D radar, starstreak and LMM missiles and two weapons terminals. Each launcher is equipped with 4 missile launchers.[28][29]
FIM-92 Stinger File:Portuguese Army CBRN Air Defence, Trident Juncture 15 (22560845832).jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 40 40 units operated by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1, Portuguese Paratroopers and Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery since 1994. In 2021 Portuguese Army acquired new missiles and thermal sights.[30][27]
Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh-202 File:20 mm anti-aircraft gun of the Bundeswehr.JPEG File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 36 36 in service since 1981.[31][20] Some could be used for coastal defence in Azores and Madeira islands.[32]

Artillery

Weapon Image Origin Number Notes
Field artillery
Ordnance QF 25-pounder File:QF 25 pounder field gun, Ipswich, Queensland.jpg File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom 12 (ceremonial role) Portuguese Army received a total of 132 units (108 Mk. I and 24 Mk. III). In 1976 was relegated to ceremonial role, being operetad by the Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1, 5th Artillery Regiment, Garrison Regiment No. 2 and Garrison Regiment No. 3.[33][34][35][36]
L119 LG File:20151102 Davide.Passone U.S. Artillery Training (3) (22126437483).jpg File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom 21 21 in service. Operated by the 4th Artillery Regiment of the Portuguese Army Rapid Reaction Brigade.[37][38]
M101A1/A1L File:M101 105 mm howitzer in Lithuanian service.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 45 The Portuguese Army received a total of 54 M101A1 towed howitzers. Despite not being in active service, the Army keeps them stored in reserve situation.[37][39] 9 units sent to Ukraine in 2024 as military aid.[40][20]
M114A1 File:M114 155 mm Howitzer in Museum of technique 2016-08-16.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 40 40 units received in 1983. 18 in service with the 5th Artillery Regiment of the Intervention Brigade and the rest stored.[37][41] Oct 2024 Portugal confirmed replacement of M114 with an initial order of SPW 155mm CAESAR Mk2 6x6 12 units (2 batteries) growing to total of 36 units.
Self-propelled howitzer
M109A5 File:GGSA 2017 (32769204343).jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 18 18 M109A5 operated by Mechanized Brigade. Being overhauled since 2022 by the UAGME.[37]
M109A2 File:DA-SC-84-02168.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 6 The Portuguese Army currently has 6 M109A2 stored at the military base of Santa Margarida. These M109A2 are part of the war reserves of the Portuguese Army and can be prepared to enter the active service.[37]

Armoured vehicles

Name Image Origin Type Number Notes
Main battle tanks
Leopard 2A6 File:Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE (22278445438).jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Main battle tank 34 Initially 37 units acquired in 2008, together with 1 unit for training and 1 unit in version 2 A4 for parts supply.[42][37] In March 2023, 3 units were transferred to Ukraine in order to support the defensive effort against the Russian invasion.[43]
Armoured tracked vehicles
M113A1/A2 File:Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE (22010429314).jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Armoured personnel carrier 210 255 M113A1/A2 APC received (208 in service).[44] 45 units sent to Ukraine as military aid.[45]
  • 101 M113A2 received from the United States in 1977
  • 104 M113A2 received from Netherlands in 1993
  • 50 M113A1/A1G received from Germany in 1994
M901A1 ITV File:M901 TOW missile vehicle (1985).JPEG File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Missile armed tank destroyer 4 Initially 25 units would be received from the United States, but hydraulic problems were found in 21 units, so only 4 units were received in 1993 with 900 missiles.[37][27]
M113A2 TOW 2 File:M-113 TOW.JPG File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Missile armed tank destroyer 17 M113A2 equipped with anti-tank guided missile TOW 2.[37]
M577A2 File:M577 outside the Australian War Memorial May 2018.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Command vehicle and ambulance 49 68 M577A2 received (43 in service as command vehicles and 3 in service as ambulance vehicles).[37][27] 2 units sent to Ukraine as military aid.[46]
  • 10 M577A2 received in 1995
  • 24 M577A2 received in 1997
  • 18 M577A2 received in 1998
  • 10 M577A2 received in 1999
  • 6 M577A2 received in 2000
M106/A2 mortar carrier File:Fireball (13746968213).jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Mortar carrier 18 3 M106 and 15 M106A2, equipped with 107mm M30 mortar.[21][37]
M125A1/A2 mortar carrier File:MTW NDV 2.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Mortar carrier 15 3 M125A1 and 12 M125A2, equipped with 81mm M29 mortar.[21][37]
Armoured wheeled vehicles
Pandur II File:Pandur 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier, Trident Juncture 15 (22525568331).jpg File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria
File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal
Armoured personnel carrier 188 Several versions made under license in Portugal by Fabrequipa.[37][47]
  • 105 infantry carrier vehicle (with M2 Browning)
  • 7 infantry carrier vehicle (with RWS)
  • 30 infantry fighting vehicle (with 30mm autocannon)
  • 5 anti-tank guided missile vehicle (with TOW 2)
  • 16 command post vehicle
  • 7 recovery and maintenance vehicle
  • 8 medical evacuation vehicle
  • 6 radio access point station vehicle
  • 4 reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle (with BOR-A 550 radar)
Commando V-150 File:Cadillac Gage V-150 do Exército português.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Reconnaissance vehicle 15 Acquired 15 units with a 90 mm cannon and M60E/D machine guns in 1989. All units are in service with the Group of Recognition, based on Cavalry Regiment nº6.[47]
Armoured infantry mobility vehicles
URO VAMTAC ST5 File:Portuguese URO VAMTAC.jpg File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain Armored car 139 + 3 on order Purchased 139 ST5 variant vehicles in October 2018.[48]
  • 107 troop carriers
  • 12 special operations vehicles
  • 13 ambulances
  • 7 command post vehicles
  • 3 anti-aircraft vehicles equipped with 4 starstreak missile lauchers (on order)[28]
HMMWV M1025A2/M1151A2 File:Sloboda 2019 - defile 04 - Hamer 04.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Armored car 41 Army designation: Auto Blindado Reconhecimento 1,25 ton.[49]
  • 24 M1025A2 4x4 m/2000 are in service since 2000, 22 were blinded by Plasan Sasa with APK kit.[50]
  • 17 M1151A1/A2 D 4x4 m/2009.[50]
Panhard M11 File:Interpolitex 2013 (534-29) (cropped).jpg File:Flag of France.svg France Scout car 38 The Portuguese Army currently fields 38 Arquus Ultrav M11D/VBL 4x4 protected scout vehicles.[50] The fleet includes[49][51]
Toyota Land Cruiser J200 File:Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Achtleiner.png File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan Military light utility vehicle 3 Three vehicles acquired in 2012 to replace the armored Chevrolet Suburban used by the Portuguese Army.[52]
Armoured Logistics Vehicles
M548/A1 File:M-548 Ejército Español (2).JPG File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Tracked Cargo Carrier 24 Used by the Mechanized Brigade to carry ammunition to the M109A5 howitzer.[53][50]
MAN TGS 18.440 BB CH File:Army Truck (52932416540).jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 4x4 Armored Communications Vehicle 15 15 Armored MAN Trucks equipped with military communications shelter. These vehicles were acquired in 2023 and belong to a batch of 47 4x4 tatical trucks, of which 15 are armored.[54]
MAN TGS 26.440 BB CH File:British Army HX58 (6x6) in standard configuration.JPG File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 6x6 Armoured personnel carrier 13 13 Armored MAN Trucks used for troops and cargo transport. These vehicles were acquired in 2023 and belong to a batch of 61 6x6 tatical trucks, of which 13 are armored.[54]
Armoured recovery vehicles
M88A1/A2G Recovery Vehicle File:M88 Hercules Recovery Vehicle drives over a dam in Cincu cropped.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Armoured recovery vehicle 8 6 M88A1 and 2 M88A2G are in service since 1978.[37]
M578 light recovery vehicle File:M578 Light Recovery Vehicle, RCOC Museum, Montreal, Quebec (1).JPG File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Armoured recovery vehicle 29 21 in service since 1995 and 8 in service since 1997.[37]
Armoured Engineering vehicles
M60 AVLB m/1981 File:M60 AVLB (1985).JPEG File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 4 4 are in service since 1981, operated by Engineer Company, (Companhia de Engenharia Combate Pesado or CEngCombPes).[37]
Armoured Training vehicles
Leopard 2 Driver Training Tank File:Leopard2 drivingschool.jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Military training vehicle 1 One unit in service since 2008, used for training Leopard 2 A6 new drivers.[55][37]

Tactical vehicles

Name Image Origin Type Number Notes
Special vehicles
Yamaha TDM 900 File:Yamaha TDM 900 Army Police.jpg File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan Motorcycle 12 Used by Army Police.[56][50]
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Pack File:Armée de terre - Yamaha XTZ660 Ténéré (14 juillet 2023).jpg File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan Off-road motorcycle Unknown Some units received in 2023 by the Army Police.[57]
Q-150D File:Operation Skyfall - España 150507-A-PP104-173.jpg File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain 4x4 10 The fleet and associated equipment and services were purchased through the NSPA in 2020 for the Parachute Regiment (RParas).[49]
Polaris Sportsman MV850 File:Polaris WV850 H.O. ATV (17763784390).jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 4x4 8 The Special Operations Troops Centre (CTOE) of the Portuguese Army's Rapid Reaction Brigade receive eight Sportsman MV850 and two trailers.[49]
Polaris MRZR D2/D4 File:Marines conduct a simulated raid in an all-terrain vehicles at Fort Greely on 22 May 2019.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 4x4 14 The Special Operations Troops Centre (CTOE) of the Portuguese Army's Rapid Reaction Brigade receive two MRZR D2, two MRZR 2 and four MRZR D4.[49] In 2024, 6 MRZR 2 were received by the reconnaissance platoons of the Azores and Madeira Garrison Regiments.[58]
Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 File:Polaris 570 EFI Ranger Crew (20327592953).jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 4x4 2 Used by Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological (NBQR) Defense Company of the Portuguese Army's Engineering Regiment nº1.[59]
Tactical light vehicles
HMMWV M1097A2 File:Police Department Hoxie AR 2013-04-27 005.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 4X4 Military light utility vehicle 6 Six units received in 2003 to tow AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder radars.[60][50]
Ranger Special Operations Vehicle File:Land Rover, licence registration '-17.JPG File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom 4x4 Military light utility vehicle 13 Used by Special Operations Troops Centre (8 units) and by Commandos (5 units), it is equipped with a shield at the bottom for protection against improvised explosives, and equipped with a M2 Browning, three Heckler & Koch MG4, one Carl Gustaf and one 60mm Mortar.[61]
Land Rover Defender 90/110 TDI File:Bangladesh Army Land Rover Defender 90 (28901275923).jpg File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom 4x4 +85 Army designation: Auto TP 4 Land Rover Defender 90 TD SW E 4x4 mF/08.[50][62]
Mitsubishi L200 File:Mitsubishi L200 of the Portuguese Army.jpg File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan 4x4 80 Army designation: Auto TG 4 Mitsubishi 4x4 L200 mF/08.[50]
Toyota Hilux GUN125L-DNFSHW 2.4 D4 File:US gives Toyota Hilux to the Central African Republic Armed Forces 2018.jpg File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan 4x4 23 The Portuguese Army received a 23 fleet of Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility vehicles in 2019. The type is fitted out with a rugged notebook, GPS unit, 2-ways portable radio and provisions for PRC525 multi-band combat radio system.[63][64]
Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ73 File:Bangladesh Army Toyota Land Cruiser 70s. (33017796754).jpg File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal 4x4 +300 Army designation: Auto TG 1/4 ton 5 4x4 mF/01.[62] Assembly in the Portuguese Toyota factory Salvador Caetano.[65]
Tactical trucks
Iveco 40.10 WM File:Iveco-Pegaso 40.10WM ambulancia Ejército español.jpg File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy 4x4 1,5 ton truck +200 Army designation: Auto TG 1,5 ton 11 4x4 mA/89-90.[62]
Iveco 90.17 WM File:ACM-EI.JPG File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy 4x4 4 ton truck +70 Army designation: Auto TG 4 ton 19 4x4 mA/91.[62]
Rheinmetall MAN TGS 18.440 BB CH File:TG MIL TGM (4x4).jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 4x4 32 Tactical trucks equipped with military communications shelters. These vehicles belong to a batch of 47 MAN Trucks purchased in 2023, of which 15 are armored.[54]
Rheinmetall MAN TGS 26.440 BB CH File:TG MIL TGA 40.413 DFAS (6x6).jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 6x6 48 Tactical trucks used for troops and cargo transportation. These vehicles belong to a batch of 61 MAN Trucks purchased in 2023, of which 13 are armored. Being received from 2024 to 2026.[54]
MAN 10.224 File:Lisboa IMG 7411 (20499082933).jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 4x4 4 ton truck +70 Army designation: Auto TG 4 ton 20 4x4 m/1998 [66][50]
Unimog 1300L/1750L File:TdoT ETNU 2007 - 2008 (8739851437).jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 4x4 5 ton truck +250 Army designation: Auto TG ton 5 4x4 1750L. Also the 1300L version is in use.[62]
Mercedes-Benz 1017 File:Uroczystość przekazania WP pierwszej partii niemieckich czołgów Leopard 2 A6.jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 4x4 5 ton truck +35 Army designation: Auto TG 5 ton 23 4x4 mF/89. Also the 1213, 1217 and 1222 are in use.[50]
DAF YA 4440 D File:DAF 11-KL-81 at Amsersfoort, The Netherlands.JPG File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal
4x4 5 ton truck 300 Army designation: Auto TG 5 ton 19 4x4 mA/84.[50] Partial assembly in Portugal.[67]
M809 series File:M-818.jpg File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States 6x6 5 ton truck +72 Also the M49A2C (+28), M816 Wrecker (+8 units) and M818 (36 units) are in service.[50][68]
Rheinmetall MAN 4520 6x6 FSB File:Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV) with trailer with boat, Belgian army, Gunfire Artilleriemuseum Brasschaat foto 8.jpg File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 6x6 7 ton truck 16 Used to transport EWK Faltschwimmbrücken bridge components.[69]
Renault Kerax File:ILA 2018, Schönefeld (1X7A5464).jpg File:Flag of France.svg France 4x4 8 ton truck 4 Used by the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1 and Maintenance Regiment to transport shelters.[70][71]

Unmanned vehicles

Name Origin Type Image Notes
Unmanned ground vehicles
Telerob tEODor File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Bomb disposal robot File:Telerob tEODor Ejército español.jpg Used for inspection and Counter-IED missions.[72]
Qinetiq Dragon Runner 20 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Bomb disposal robot File:Dragon Runner Bomb Disposal Robot MOD 45159060.jpg It's used to provide safety and support to small dismounted operations for reconnaissance, security, inspection and C-IED missions.[citation needed]
Nexter NERVA XX File:Flag of France.svg France Bomb disposal robot Used for inspection and C-IED missions. Equipped with an Ptz camera.[73]
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Griffon Aerospace MQM-170 Outlaw File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Target drone File:UAV MQM-171.png Target drone, operated by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1.[74]
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Miniature UAV File:RQ-11B Raven Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (cropped).jpg 36 aircraft or twelve systems (together with associated services and equipment) were purchased through the NSPA on 20 August 2018.[75]
Parrot ANAFI File:Flag of France.svg France Miniature UAV File:Parrot Anafi Drone01 2018-07-19.jpg Used by Special Operations Troops Centre.[76]
Beyond Vision HEIFU File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal Miniature UAV 4 units in service. Seen with the Portuguese Army since 2024.[77]
Name Unknown File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal Miniature UAV 2 units received by the Army in 2024, and produced by the IDMEC – Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica.[78]
Name Unknown File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal Miniature UAV 4 units received by the Madeira Military Operational Command.[79] Developed in Portugal.
MicroUAV File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal Micro UAV Seen in use with the Garrison Regiment Nº3.[80]
SenseFly eBee X File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland Mapping drone Used by the Army Geospatial Information Center for mapping missions.[81]
Yuneec International Typhoon H File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Miniature UAV File:Yuneec Typhoon H.jpg Seen at an equipment demonstration during Army Day in 2024.
DJI Matrice 300 RTK File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Miniature UAV File:Besichtigung ICE-Instandhaltungswerk Köln-Nippes Februar 2018-9436.jpg Used by Intervention Brigade, Azores Military Command and Madeira Military Operational Command for surveillance.[82][83][84] Madeira Military Operational Command also plans to acquire a long-range drone. Number of units purchased unknown.[85]
DJI Mavic PRO File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Miniature UAV File:DJI Mavic Pro.jpg Seen in use by Portuguese Paratroopers and Madeira Military Operational Command. Number of units purchased unknown.[86][87]
Autel EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V2 File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Miniature UAV File:Autel EVO II Pro V3 FA3XWRMFNT (2-2-2024).jpg Seen in use for the first time in 2023.[88]
Autel DragonFish File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Miniature UAV Seen in use with the Intervention Brigade.[82]
UPair ONE File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Miniature UAV The drone appeared in an advertisement launched by the Army about the 2024 Army Day celebrations.[89]
MyFlyDream Nimbus Tricopter 1800 File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Miniature UAV 12 Unmanned aerial vehicles with VTOL capacity received in 2021 by the Army and used by Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1 and 5th Artillery Regiment.[90][91]

Others

Hand grenades, explosives and rounds

Military gear

Military communications

Radars

Military engineering

Miscellaneous equipment

Planned equipment

As Portugal is one of the founding members of NATO, all of its military equipment is purchased from companies from allied countries, such as countries of NATO, European Union and Israel. All of this equipment should be in the purchase process under the current Portuguese Military Programming law:[123][124]

Name Origin Type Number Photo Notes
RGW 90 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Recoilless rifle Unknown File:IDF-Matador-66-IndependenceDay 0054a.jpg In 2022, the Ministry of National Defense approved a budget of up to 10 million euros for the acquisition of anti-tank weapons systems to equip the various units of the Portuguese Army. The RGW 90 system was recently tested by the Portuguese Army at the Alcochete shooting range, with military entities showing interest in the system.[125][124][126][127]
Akeron MP File:Flag of France.svg France Anti-tank guided missile Unknown File:MBDA MMP launcher at Dubai Airshow 2021.jpg In 2022, the Ministry of National Defense approved a budget of up to 10 million euros for the acquisition of anti-tank weapons systems to equip the various units of the Portuguese Army. The French MMP system was considered one of the favorites by the Portuguese Army.[125][124][126][128][129]
Air defence File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Short range air defense system Unknown File:MPCV turret.png After signing the contract for the purchase of RapidRanger anti-aircraft defense systems, the Army's Chief of Staff stated that it would be necessary to acquire additional short-range anti-aircraft defense systems in the coming years.[130]
Air defence File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Medium range air defence Unknown File:Nasams launcher vliegbasis valkenburg NSS.jpg The Chief of Staff of the Army, stated in an interview in October 2024, that the army plans to incorporate medium-range defenses into the Military Programming Law.[130]
Heavy mortar File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO

File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel

120mm mortar Unknown File:190722-A-TC330-616 - 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment mortar crews qualify (Image 12 of 27).jpg The Military Programming Law that regulates investments in the Portuguese Armed Forces provides for the acquisition of 120 mm heavy mortars.[125][131][129]
URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3 120mm Mortar Carrier File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO

File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel

4x4 Mortar carrier 12 File:VAMTAC Cardom Ejército español.jpg The Portuguese Army intends to receive 120mm mortar systems equipped on URO VAMTAC 4x4 vehicles.[123][132][129]
CAESAR File:Flag of France.svg France 155 mm caliber self-propelled artillery 36 File:French Army CAESAR 155 mm self-propelled howitzer prepares to fire, 2018.jpg The new Military Programming Law signed in 2023 provides funds for the acquisition of a 155mm 8x8 self-propelled artillery system to replace the current M114A1 155 mm howitzers,[125][133][134][129] and, in October 2024, a framework arrangement was signed for the acquisition of 36 systems.[135][136]
Armored car File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Light 4x4 armored car ~ 250 File:VAMTAC ST5 blindado Ejército español.jpg The Portuguese Army announced in 2020 that it would acquire up to 250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles through the FMS program. Later, the army canceled this acquisition, exchanging it for the acquisition of vehicles with the same characteristics as its URO VAMTAC ST5 BN3.[125][123][137][138][129]
Armored car File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Light 4x4 armored car for CBRN defense ~ 6 File:Portuguese URO VAMTAC.jpg The Portuguese Army was authorized by the Ministry of Defense in 2024 to acquire Light Armored Tactical Vehicles (VTLB) NBQR in COLPRO and EOD versions.[139]
Infantry fighting vehicle File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Tracked Infantry fighting vehicle Unknown File:Pi111804a1.jpg The current military programming law contains a budget for replacing the M113 armored personnel carrier with a new infantry fighting vehicle. This project is known as VCI-L (Veículo de Combate de Infantaria de Lagartas). The army's chief of staff, General Eduardo Manuel Braga da Cruz Mendes Ferrão, mentioned in an interview in 2024 the importance of this acquisition.[140] It was mentioned on CNN Portugal that the M2 Bradley would be the most likely vehicle of this type to equip the Army.[141] During 2024 Army Day a Lynx IFV vehicle sent by Rheinmetall was on display, indicating that negotiations for the acquisition of this vehicle may be taking place.[142]
Leopard 2 Bergepanzer BPz3 Büffel File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Armoured recovery vehicle 2 File:Bergepanzer 3 Bueffel Bad Salzungen 2016.jpg After receiving the Leopard 2 A6, the Portuguese Army felt the need to acquire support vehicles compatible with this main battle tank, namely armoured recovery vehicles and a armoured vehicle-launched bridge. This vehicles should be acquired in the next years.[125][123][143][129] In 2024, the Ministry of Defense authorized the army to purchase armoured vehicles-launched bridges.[144]
Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke 2 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 2 File:Panzerschnellbrücke Leguan.jpg
Side-by-side File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Ultra light military vehicle 43 File:Marines conduct a simulated raid in an all-terrain vehicles at Fort Greely on 22 May 2019 (cropped).jpg The army may soon receive 43 light all-terrain vehicles to equip some of its Rapid Reaction Brigade units. In the past, 24 Polaris Inc. military vehicles in various versions were received by the Army.[125][145][129]
Truck File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Military truck ~ 8 File:MAN TG MIL Peru.jpg The Portuguese Army was authorized by the Ministry of Defense in 2024 to acquire Medium Tactical Vehicles to operate in Army Regiments on the islands of the Azores and Madeira.[146]
Truck File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO 6x6 tank truck 1 File:British Army HX58 (6x6) Unit Support Tanker.JPG The Portuguese Army was authorized by the Ministry of Defense in 2024 to acquire one tank truck for water transport.[146]
Military helicopter File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO CSAR military helicopter 3 +1 optional File:UH-60 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (cropped).jpg The Army Light Aviation Unit will operate helicopters for the first time, not depending on the Portuguese Air Force for various missions. These evacuation and Combat search and rescue helicopters will be acquired in the coming years and will allow support for troops on the ground.[147][148] In October 2024, an order was signed by the Ministry of Defense that allows the Army to move forward with the purchase of helicopters, with the first expected to be delivered in 2026.[149]
UAVision ELANUS File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal Loitering munition Unknown One of the company's employees, in an interview about the presentation of the suicide drone, reported that the Portuguese military authorities had shown interest in the equipment.[150]
Unmanned aerial vehicle File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal Armed drone Unknown File:UA grenade quadcopter 01.jpg The Portuguese Armed Forces have been working and testing drones with the capacity to drop 2 to 8 grenades since 2022. It is expected that these drones will join the Army from 2024.[151][152]
Unmanned aerial vehicle File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Miniature UAV 40 File:Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 & Dassault Rafale.jpg The Army reported in its newspaper that a competition is underway with NATO Support and Procurement Agency to receive 40 small drones in 2024.[125][153]
Unmanned aerial vehicle File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO

File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel

Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle Unknown File:UAVision OGASSA OGS42 VTOL of the Portuguese Navy.jpg The Portuguese Army will continue to receive several drones in the coming years, being authorized to spend up to 2.6 million euros by 2025 on the acquisition of more surveillance drones.[125][124][126][129]
Anti-drone gun File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Portable Anti-drone gun Unknown File:Eighth Army Soldier uses a Drone Defender.jpg During the workshop, held in April 2024, by the Instituto Universitário Militar (IUM) on the dissemination of the Military Programming Law (LPM) 2023–2034, it was revealed that the army intends to acquire portable anti-drone systems.[154]
Military bridge File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Military bridge Unknown File:Army Convoy crosses bridge during training exercise.jpg The Portuguese Army wants to acquire new bridge systems for its engineering units.[125][129]
Military field hospital File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Role 2B hospital 1 File:Slovenian field hospital Role-2.jpg The Portuguese Army intends to receive a role 2 type filed hospital by 2026. The project for this acquisition was launched in 2022 through NSPA, and is expected to be received by 2026.[125][124][129]
Radar File:Flag of NATO.svg NATO Ground surveillance radar 2 File:BOR-A 550 rannikkotutka 1.JPG The army launched a tender through nspa for the purchase of 2 ground surveillance radars.[155]

Retired equipment

Pistols

Submachine guns

Assault rifles and battle rifles

Sniper rifles

Machine guns

Grenade launchers

Anti-aircraft artillery

Anti-tank weapons

Artillery

Vehicles

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