List of equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army

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This is a list of the equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army.

Personal equipment

Name Origin Type Number Image Notes
Camouflage
M19

Netherlands Fractal Pattern Green (NFP-Green)

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Flecktarn File:Netherlands Fractal Pattern.jpg [1]
M19

NFP-Multitone

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Flecktarn File:NFP-Multi.jpg [1]
M19

NFP-Tan

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Flecktarn File:NFP-Tan.jpg [1]
Interim combat clothing File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Clothing File:Nieuw-pak.jpg [2]

DOKS future combat clothing programme delayed (layered type clothing).

Protection
Batlskin Viper P6N File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Combat helmet 48,800 File:Dutch Helmet.jpg Supplied by Galvion.[3]

The helmet is covered by the appropriate M19 camouflage for the conditions (NFP-Green - Netherlands Fractal Pattern Green on the picture). UN blue variants exist, white camouflage for snow and other Dutch camouflage for other conditions.[4]

Protectievest File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Bulletproof vest 7,000 File:VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Radio pouches.jpg [4][5][6]

Can be used with Draagvest A, and can be worn concealed under clothing. Soft and hard ballistic plates can be used. The hard plates are torso plates and side plates. Additional protection can be attached to the vest for the neck, shoulders, throat and groin. Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. NFP-Multitone camouflage.[7]

Draagvest B File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Bulletproof carrying vest 7,000 File:Draagvest B - Dutch Army carrying vest with quick detach (cropped).png

File:Draagvest B - Dutch Army carrying vest with quick detach (cropped 2).png

[4][5][6]

All-in-one system, with a quick release system. It has MOLLE loop system to mount pouches. The vest fits ballistic plates: custom-made soft , uni-size hard torso and side plates. Additional protection can be attached to the vest for neck, shoulders, throat and groin.

Soft ballistische platen File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Soft ballistic plates [4]

Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B

Hard ballistische platen File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Hard ballistic plates [4]

Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B

FM50 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany CBRN Mask [4]
Carrying
Draagvest A File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Carrying vest 7,000 File:VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Radio pouches.jpg [4][5][6]

MOLLE loop system to mount pouches. Almost always used with the bulletproof vest Protectievest.

9-liter backpck File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Tactical backpack 7,000 File:VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Tactical backpack and protection vest.jpg Can be zipped onto the protection vest.[5][6]

Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.

37-liter backpack File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Tactical backpack 7,000 File:VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Tactical backpack.jpg [4][5][6]

Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.

55-liter backpack File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Heavy backpack File:Nieuwe uitrusting van Heutsz 03 (cropped).jpg

Without the side pouch = 55 liters

[4]

Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.

80-liter backpack File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Heavy backpack File:Nieuwe uitrusting van Heutsz 03 (cropped).jpg

With the side pouch = 55 liters

[4]

Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available.

Set of pouches for equipment File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Pouches 7,000 File:VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Pouches for equipment.jpg

File:VOSS, Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem - Dutch Army STRONG Programme (Soldier Transformation OnGoing) - Radio pouches.jpg

[5][6]

Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. NFP-Multitone camouflage.

Weapons

Name Origin Type Cartridge Image Notes
Handguns
Glock 17 Gen4 File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum File:GLOCK 17 Gen 4 Pistol MOD 45160305.jpg The Glock 17 is the standard service pistol of all army units. The Glock 17 has been in use within the Netherlands Armed Forces since 1994 as the standard issue firearm. The current version in use is the Glock 17 Gen4.[8]
Rifles
Colt Canada C7NLD/C8NLD File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Assault rifle (C7NLD)

Carbine (C8NLD)

5.56×45mm NATO File:Allied Spirit I 150118-A-WG858-010.jpg

Colt C7NLD File:Swift Response 16 160615-A-BS310-102.jpg Colt C8NLD

Standard service rifle and carbine. Modernized versions of the Diemaco C7 rifle and C8 carbine. Since 2009, both the C7s and C8s were modified to meet the latest requirements. All 25,000 rifles have been equipped with an Aimpoint CompM4 optic, a telescopic stock, a modified fire regulator, a laser-light module and a rail system. A new tan coating has also been applied. The modernized versions are called C7NLD and C8NLD. They also received a Brügger & Thomet grip with extendable bipod for a more stable prone shooting position.[9]
HK416A5 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO File:HK416N.png Standard service carbine of the Korps Commandotroepen, the Pathfinder Platoon of 11 Air Assault Brigade and engineer divers.[10]
SIG MCX File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Carbine (Virtus) .300 AAC Blackout File:SIG-MCX-Rifle.jpeg In use with the Korps Commandotroepen since 2022, in the Virtus en Rattler variants. Using subsonic .300 BLK munition, the unit regains its subsonic capability which was lost with the retirement of the FN P90 from Dutch service.
Personal defense weapon (Rattler)
Machine guns
FN Minimi File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO File:FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg Standard light machine gun.[11]
FN MAG File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO File:FN MAG white background.jpg Standard general-purpose machine gun.[12]
M2HB-QCB File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO File:PEO M2E2-QCB HMG.jpg Standard heavy machine gun.[13]
Precision rifles
Heckler & Koch HK417 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO File:Heckler&Koch HK MR308 linke Seite.jpg Designated marksman rifle in use with the Korps Commandotroepen and infantry sniper groups.[10]
Accuracy International AWM File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Bolt action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO

8.6×70mm

File:AWM-338-white.jpg In the process of being replaced by Accuracy AX rifles[14]
Accuracy International AX File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Bolt action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO

8.6×70mm

File:Accuracy International AXMC.jpg Gradually replacing the Accuracy AWM rifles. The .308 Winchester caliber is exclusively used by snipers of the Korps Commandotroepen.[14]
Barrett M107A1 File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO File:Dutch Barrett M82A1.jpg Anti-materiel rifle in use with sniper groups throughout the army. Fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PMII LP scope.[15]
Shotguns
Mossberg M590A1 File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Pump action shotgun 12 gauge File:PEO Mossberg 590A1.jpg Used for jungle warfare and door breaching.[16]
Hand grenades
RUAG HG85

"Nr. 300/Nr. 330"

File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Hand grenade Fuse File:Grenade IMG 3098.jpg Nr. 300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85 grenade.
Grenade launchers
Heckler & Koch AGW File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Automatic grenade launcher 40×53mm HV File:HK GMW.jpg Automatic grenade launcher in use throughout the army. Both man-portable and vehicle-fitted versions in use.[17]
Heckler & Koch UGL File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV File:Allied Spirit I 150120-A-WG858-017.jpg Mounted under C7 rifles and C8 carbines.[9]
M320 Grenade Launcher Module File:Flag of the United States.svg United States

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV File:PEO M320 Grenade Launcher.jpg In use with special forces of the Korps Commandotroepen.[18]
MANPATS (Man-portable anti-tank systems)
M72A3 LAW File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway

File:Flag of the United States.svg United States

Anti-tank rocket launcher 66 mm File:M72 ASM RC Kokonaisturvallisuusmesssut 2015.jpg Exclusively used by the Korps Commandotroepen due to its low weight and compact handling of the weapon, used to great effect against improvised armored vehicles and fighting positions during the Dutch presence in Afghanistan.[19]
Panzerfaust 3 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Rocket propelled grenade 110 mm warhead File:Panzerfaust3.jpg Equipped with Dynarange system, allows targets to be engaged during all weather conditions, speed and day/night conditions at a maximum range of 900 meters. Can also be used to target hovering helicopters.[20] New procurement in 2020.[21]
Spike MR File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands

Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm File:Gill idf2.jpg Previously known as "GILL" in the Dutch Army.[22]

Selected in June 2001, ordered in August 2001: 297 launchers, 2,400 missiles to Euromissile GmbH and Thales Nederlands for USD $150 million.[23] First delivery in 2004.[24] Range: 200 to 2,000 m (220 to 2,190 yd)

Spike LR File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm File:SPIKE ATGM.jpg Used by reconnaissance forces (transported by the Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig and the Fennek reconnaissance vehicle), using the same CLU launch unit as for the Spike MR.[25]

84 missiles received in 2017[26] and 2018.[27] Range: 200 to 4,000 m (220 to 4,370 yd)

Spike LR2 File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm File:Spike-LR launcher.jpg Approved by the parliament in September 2024, to be ordered in October 2024 and enter service in 2026.[28]

They will replace the Spike MR,[29] and also equip the modernised CV90. A new launch unit iCLU will also be ordered.[30] Range: 200 to 5,500 m (220 to 6,010 yd), and NLOS capabilities.

Combat vehicles

Name Origin Type Number Image Notes
Main battle tanks
Leopard 2A6MA2 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Main battle tank 18 File:Leopard 2A6 Klietz 2018.jpg The 18 tanks have been modernised and are equipped with Dutch communications and information systems. These modifications enable digital communications with Dutch units. The tanks are part of the 4th company of the German-Dutch 414 Tank Battalion, which is part of the Dutch 43rd Mechanised Brigade and are leased from Germany.[31]
Infantry fighting vehicles
CV9035NL File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Infantry fighting vehicle 128[32] File:CV90 midlife update BAE Systems Hägglunds.jpg [33][34]

184 CV9035 MkIII IFV ordered in December 2004, and 8 instruction vehicles, entering service from 2008.[35][36] 44 sold to Estonia in 2004.[37] MLU upgrade signed in 2021 for 122 combat vehicles to be brought to the standard CV9035 Mk.IIIC, to be delivered by 2027, and an option for 19 further to be modernised.[38] The main modernisation includes:[39]

Additionally, 6 instruction vehicles to be updated.[40] Among the none-modernised vehicles, 15 chassis are to be used for the Mjölner mortar carrier.[41]

Wheeled armoured fighting vehicles
Boxer File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands

Multi role armoured vehicle 200[42] File:Boxer Ambulance 17 Painfbat La Courtine 2015.jpg [43][44]

Produced by ARTEC (JV between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall Netherlands). Variants:[43]

  • 36 command posts, 5 beyond repair
  • 52 ambulance
  • 92 engineering troops vehicle
  • 12 cargo vehicles
  • 8 driver training

Future:

TPz Fuchs File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Multi role armoured vehicle 16

[33]

File:TPz Fuchs Eloka 102 EOV, Wretham (cropped).jpg [33][47]

20 purchased initially, 16 remain in service:

  • 9× EOV (electronic warfare vehicle) equipped with communication sensors, and communication jammers
  • CBRN reconnaissance vehicles
  • 1× driver training vehicle
Bushmaster File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia Multi role armoured vehicle, MRAP

Mine-resistant ambush protected

102[32] File:Bushmaster EW.jpg [33][48]

Variants initially purchased

Mid-life upgrade, of all 102 vehicles, the modernised ones to enter service in 2024-2027.[50] Additional cariants after modernisation, modified from existing Bushmaster.

Manticore File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP

Mine-resistant ambush protected

200[52]

(delivered as of october 2024, total > 1,300 on order)

File:Manticore HT.jpg New vehicle designed for the Netherlands Armed Forces, replacement for the MB 290GD Wolf among others.

First order placed in 2019, current order stands at > 1,300 vehicles of which the majority for the Army.[53] The variants selected include:[54]

  • Hardtop (combat variant)
  • Soft-top (combat variant)
  • Pickup (logistics variant)
  • Casualty Transport (CAST, ambulance variant)
  • MP / AFSV (Military Police variant for the Royal Marechaussee)The order includes 130 RCWS FN deFNder® Light equipped with the FN Minimi or the FN MAG.[55]
Fennek File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Reconnaissance vehicle 345[32] File:Fennek Dragon Supremacy 2018.jpg [33]

367 purchased originally.[56] After modernisation, 345 will remain in service:[56]

  • 146 LVB (light reconnaissance)
  • 47 FST (fire support team)
Multi role armoured vehicle Vehicles not to be modernised:
  • 18 SWP (Stinger weapon platform SHORAD)After modernisation:[56]
  • 44 AD (general service)
  • 46 LRAT (long-range anti-tank with Spike LR2)
  • 4 AD VCP (forward command post)
  • 36 AD mortar (mortar transporter (81 mm)
  • 10 DTV (driver training vehicle)
  • 2 OLM (not operational, education for maintenance)

Artillery

Name Origin Type Calibre Number Image Notes
Rocket artillery
PULS File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel

File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic (truck)

Multiple rocket launcher 122 mm

160 mm 306 mm 330 mm 370 mm

2[57]

(delivered as of February 2024, total 20 on order)

File:PULS MLRS Landmacht 2.jpg 20 ordered in 2023.[58][59] In February 2024 the first PULS multiple rocket launcher arrived in the Netherlands.[60] Serial production is planned for 2025–26 and these systems will be installed on the Scania XT Gryphus 8×8 trucks from the start.[60]

First system mounted on Tatra 815-7 6×6.[57]

Howitzers
PzH 2000 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm

L/52

46 File:PzH2000 NL.jpg 35 in service, and it will be increased to 46.[61]

57 originally ordered of which 46 will be upgraded in joint project with Germany, 8 were transferred to Ukraine in 2022.[62] Suited to fire the 155mm GPS-guided Excalibur grenade, 3,500 shells ordered initially, + 1999 ordered in 2021[63]

Mortar carriers
CV90 Mjolner File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Infantry fighting vehicle 120 mm 0

15 on order

File:Grkpbv 90.jpg

Swedish Army Mjölner

[64]

15 on order with dual-barrel 120mm mortar turret, delivery planned for 2028 based on Swedish Mjölner.[65][66] The Dutch version will incorporate minor adjustments, such as C2 equipments, adding a machine gun to the turret and a heightened rear compartment to account for the height of the Dutch troops.[67]

Mortars
Hirtenberger M6 C-640 Mk.1 File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria Infantry mortar 60 mm 155 File:D190718ge3515.jpg New 60 mm mortars in service with infantry battalions since 2019.[68][69]
Hirtenberger M8 R-1365 File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria Mortar 81mm 122 File:Nieuwe 81 mm-mortieren voor landmacht en mariniers.jpg 122 new Hirtenberger M8 mortars entering service from 2023 onwards, replacing the L16A2 mortars.[70]
L16A2 File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Mortar 81mm 63 File:81mm L16 mortier.jpg Being replaced by 122 new 81 mm mortars.[69]
MO-120-HB File:Flag of France.svg France Heavy towed mortar 120mm 22 File:De-eerste-mortiergroep-oefent-op-het-artillerie-schietkamp-in-het-geven-van-vuursteun.jpg 120 mm mortar produced by Hotchkiss-Brandt (HB) to be replaced by new 120 mm mortars with loitering munitions from 2026 onwards for Air Mobile Division & Royal Dutch Marines.[69]
Ceremonial canon
25-pounder File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Gun-howitzer 87.6 mm 8 File:- Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden (6).jpg Only used for ceremonial gun salutes.[71]

Air defence

Name Origin Type Number Image Notes
Air Defence Systems
FIM-92 Stinger File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Man-portable surface-to-air missile File:Nederland Tobruq Legacy 2019 02.jpg Operated across various army units,[72] 200 donated to Ukraine in February 2022 amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine[73]
FIM-92K Stinger Block I File:Flag of the United States.svg United States MANPADS File:FIM-92 (JASDF) noBG.png 940 to be ordered with Germany and Italy in 2024 through NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), export approved by DSCA [74]
Fennek SWP

Stinger Weapon Platform

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands

VSHORAD 18 File:Fennek SWP.jpg Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery[72]
NASAMS II File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway Surface-to-air missile system 2 batteries (2x3 launchers) File:NASAMS.jpg Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery[75] With AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radars and 100 AIM-120B ordered in 2006 for the NASAMS system.
MIM-104 Patriot File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Long range surface-to-air missile 4 batteries (4×6 launchers) File:Scania Gryphus Patriot.jpg Operated by 802 Squadron, will be upgraded to latest version (based on US Army) with Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 MSE missiles.[76]
Surveillance radars
Thales SQUIRE File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Battlefield radar 60 File:Thales Squire.jpg Some of the 60 are in the Marine Corps, and some were supplied to Ukraine.[77]
TRML-3D File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Early warning radar 5 File:TRML radar DGLC op een MAN 8x8 vrachtwagen.jpg Part of GBADS Phases 1 and 2 [78]
Thales GM 200 MM/C File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Multi-mission 4D AESA radar (air defence and artillery) 1 / 16 File:Scania Gryphus MMR.jpg 9 radars ordered in 2021, 6 for the Fire Support Command and 3 for the Ground Air Defence Command.[79][80]

First delivered in February 2024.[81][82] 7 additional ordered in April 2024.[83]

Engineering vehicles

Name Origin Type Number Image Notes
Military engineering vehicle
AEV 3 Kodiak File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland

Armoured engineering vehicle 10 File:Leopard Kodiak 2017.jpg All operational since May 2018.[84]
YPR-765 File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Armoured personnel carrier 60[85] File:Boxer La Courtine.jpg Largely replaced by CV90, IDV Manticore and Boxer MRAV vehicles. The YPR PRBR (Pantser Rups Battle Damage Repair) and transport is still in use with the 43rd Mechanised Brigade.[86] Several hundreds of reserve YPRs were donated to Ukraine.
Recovery and repair
Leopard 2 Bergepanzer 3 "Büffel" File:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Armoured recovery vehicle 25[87] File:Leopard 2 Buffel.jpg Undergoing modernisation starting in 2019.[88] First updated vehicles were delivered in 2022, process to be completed by 2027.

[87]

DAF XM 375

(YBB-95.480)

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Tow truck File:Daf-ybb-95-480-takelauto.jpg [89][90]
DAF YBZ-3300 File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Recovery truck File:Zijaanzicht-van-daf-ybb-95-480-takelauto.jpg [90]
Bridging
Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke "Leguan" File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 8 File:Leopard 2 Leguaan.jpg 8 Leopard 2 armoured vehicle-launched bridge (Leguan), MLC-80.[91]
GDELS IRB

Improved Ribbon Bridge

File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Pontoon bridge 3 systems File:Excalibur Army IRB (3).jpg 225 meters purchased in 2023[92][93]
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge (short span) File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Military bridge File:Obstacle & Mine-peloton 11 LMB 11.jpg 9.meters long bridge, hand assembled.[94]
WFEL Medium Girder Bridge File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Military bridge File:Medium girder bridge of South Korean Army on March 6, 2008.jpg [95][96]
MLC-70 wegenmatsysteem File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Military engineering vehicle 10 File:MLC-70 Wegenmatsysteem.JPG Used to lay roads.[97]
GDELS MAMBA File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Pedestrian military bridge File:GDELS Mamba bridge Dutch Army.jpg
Cranes
Liebherr G-LTM 1090-4.2 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland

Armoured mobile crane 4 File:Liebherr G-LTM 1090-4.2.png [98][99]
Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland

Mobile crane 8 File:Grue Liebherr LTM 1055-3.1, Armée de Terre - 14 juillet 2021.jpg Succeeds to Liebherr FKM and Liebherr KTM.[98]
Liebherr LTM 1045-1 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland

Light mobile crane 6 [98]
Military ground-moving machines
Caterpillar D6T File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Bulldozer 8 File:Caterpillar D6T genie.jpg [100]
Volvo EC220D File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Crawler excavator 70 File:D180218vk1352.jpg [101][100]
JCB 4CX-M File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom

File:Flag of the United States.svg United States

Backhoe loader 13 File:JCB 4CX-M photo-4.JPG 11th Airmobile Brigade[100]
Cat 930M File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Wheel loader 35 File:Cat 930M Defensie wiellaadschop.jpg [102]
Tobroco-Giant G2200 X-TRA HD+ File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Wheel loader 8

(+18 option)

Small ones for the logistics centers, military training area all-around duties, etc.[102][103]
Tobroco-Giant G2700 X-TRA HD+
Tobroco-Giant G3500 X-TRA
Demining
Way Industry Božena-4 and Božena-5 File:Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia Demining robot skid steer File:Obstacle & Mine-peloton 11 LMB 20 (cropped).jpg [104][105]
tEODor File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Large explosive ordinance disposal robot File:De-teodor-is-radiografisch-op-afstand-te-bedienen.jpg Made by Telerob[106]
Telemax File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Medium explosive ordinance disposal robot File:Explosievenrobot-telemax - kopie.jpg Made by Telerob[107]
Dragon Runner File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Small explosive ordinance disposal robot File:Dragon Runner Bomb Disposal Robot MOD 45159060.jpg [108]
Other
MAN SX 2000 - Brunnenbohrgerät U3V File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Well drill File:Oefening Bargerveen 01.jpg [109][110]
IFFS BV - Iveco Eurocargo 4×4 File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy Fire engine Spraying vehicle[111][112]

Logistics vehicles

Name Origin Type Number Image Notes
Trucks
DAF XF semi-trailer truck File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Truck 104 File:Exercise Noble Jump 23 Unloading Equipment in Cagliari - Daf Tropco 650 KN Dutch Army (cropped).webp 112 semi-trailer trucks (165 kN DAF XF-trucks and 450 kN/600 kN Broshuis-trailers) operational since 2005.[113]
DAF YA 4440/4442 File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Truck 1,200 File:Daf truck - Flickr - Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden.jpg Various versions, to be partially replaced by additional Scania XT "Gryphus" from 2019 onwards.[114] Over 1000 vehicles transferred to Ukraine.
Iveco Stralis File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy Truck File:Iveco Bevoorradings en Transport.jpg

File:Iveco Stralis 450 E5 DVVO.jpg

Used in several variants,
  • Semi truck 4×2 and 6×2 [115]
  • Iveco Stralis 450 (transport truck with trailers 6×4)
Scania PLS trucks File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Truck 555 File:Royal Dutch Army SCANIA truck with Petrol bowser container, pic1.JPG Various versions in service since 2005.[116]
Scania XT "Gryphus"

4×4 Low Operational 50 kN (5 tons)[117]

File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Truck 3,065 File:Scania trucks Ministerie van Defensie (53062551567).jpg Replacing the majority of the DAF YA-4400/4442, YA-2300 and YT-2300 trucks, gradually entering service since 2019. Various versions.[118][119]
Scania XT "Gryphus"

6×6 Low Operational 100 kN (10 tons)[117]

File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Truck File:Militaire Scania XT onder de loep-5.jpg
Scania XT "Gryphus"

8×8 High Operational 100 kN (10 tons)[117]

File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Truck File:Scania Gryphus 8x8 HO 3.jpg
Scania XT "Gryphus"

6×6 Low Operational 150 kN (15 tons) [117]

File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden Semi truck File:Scania Gryphus 150kN.jpg
Tatra Phoenix PR3333 6×6 File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic Hooklift truck with trailer 4 File:Tatra 158 Kmar 01.jpg

Illustration

[120][121]

Also additional purchased for the Royal Marechaussee.

Trailers
Broshuis 7-axle 650kN trailer [de]

(Tropco)

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Low loader trailer 39 File:Exercise Noble Jump 23 Unloading Equipment in Cagliari - Daf Tropco 650 KN Dutch Army (cropped) (cropped).webp [122][123]
Broshuis 4-axle 400kN trailer [de]

(Tropco)

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Low loader trailer 63 File:Exercise Noble Jump 23 Unloading Equipment in Cagliari - Daf Tropco 650 KN Dutch Army (cropped) (cropped).webp [122][123]
Logistics manipulation
Liftking LK30P-NL File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Heavy rough-terrain forklift 68 File:Liftking LK30P-NL - Dutch Army.jpg [124]
Bobcat TL25.60 File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Telehandler 71 File:Dutch Army - Bobcat telehandler TL25.60 and TL35.105L (cropped 2).png [125]
Bobcat TL35.105L File:Dutch Army - Bobcat telehandler TL25.60 and TL35.105L (cropped).png

Miscellaneous Vehicles

Name Origin Type Number Image Notes
Multipurpose wheeled vehicles
Defenture VECTOR File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Special operations vehicle 165 File:Vector-commando-jeep.jpg Developed for and in cooperation with the special operations forces of the Korps Commandotroepen, currently part of a joint NLD SOCOM pool.[126]

Additional 41 vehicles ordered on 19 December 2022, for use by the Rangers of 11 Air Assault Brigade for SOF support purposes.[127]

Rheinmetall Caracal File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands

Utility vehicle 504[128] File:Rheinmetall Caracal protoype.png 504 ordered in 2023 for 11 Air Assault Brigade, with an option for a total of 1,004 vehicles.

Delivery planned from 2025, Dutch variant assembled by VDL Special Vehicles BV - Eindhoven. First joined order with the German Army, total 1508 vehicles for €870 million.[128]

Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria

Multipurpose wheeled vehicle 128 File:MB G280CDI.jpg 88 vehicles were in use with the Korps Commandotroepen (KCT), 44 additional vehicles formerly in use with the Netherlands Marine Corps were added to the Army fleet in 2019. KCT have moved to the VECTOR vehicle, all 128 G280 CDIs have been transferred to conventional infantry battalions.[129]
MB 290GD Wolf File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria

Utility vehicle 1,700 File:De-mercedes-benz-290gd-softtop-in-uruzgan.jpg Various versions in service. Partially replaced by 1527 Volkswagen Amarok, remaining vehicles to be replaced by 1175 Iveco MTVs from 2022 onwards.[130]
Volkswagen Amarok File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Pick-up 1,527 File:VW Dutch army Terreinopzichter pic2.JPG All ordered vehicles in service since 2018.[131]
All-terrain vehicles
Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands All-terrain vehicle 135 File:Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig.jpg Used by Air Mobile brigade, will be replaced by 515 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Air Assault (AASLT) vehicles.[132]
Polaris MRZR D4 File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Side-by-side File:Ludovika Festival, Polaris MRZR-4, 2024 Józsefváros.jpg [133]
Defenture MDQ File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands All-terrain vehicle 274 on order File:Defenture W-tec MDQ quad Defensie.jpg Diesel ATV produced for the armed forces by Dutch manufacterer Defenture.[134] Users will be Korps Commandotroepen, Netherlands Marine Corps and 11 Air Assault Brigade. The contract includes an option for an additional 120 vehicles. Deliveries are planned for 2023 and 2024.
Suzuki King Quad 750 AXI 4×4 File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan All-terrain vehicle 48 File:Suzuki-king-quad-750-axi-4x4.jpg Quad for Korps Commandotroepen and deployed conventional infantry.[135]
Motorcycles
KTM LC4 File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria Motorcycle 104 File:KTM LC-4 defensie.jpg Used by 11 Air Assault Brigade.[136]
KTM 350 EXC-F File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria Motorcycle 89 File:KTM 350 EXC defensie luchtmobiel.jpg 89 new motorcycles entering service since 2020 with 11 Air Assault Brigade, will replace some of the KTM LC-4s.[137]
Unmanned ground vehicles
Milrem THeMIS File:Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia Unmanned ground vehicle 6 File:THeMIS 5th generation UGV.jpg Two vehicles of the Cargo variant, which can be optionally equipped with an FN deFNder remote weapon station, and four Combat variants which are equipped with an EOS R400 remote weapon station.[138]

Unmanned aerial vehicles

Name Origin Type Role Number Image Notes
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Black Hornet Nano File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway Micro-multicopter UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

48 File:Black Hornet Nano Helicopter UAV.jpg In use with Brigade Reconnaissance Squadrons and Korps Commandotroepen.[139]
AeroVironment RQ-11B DDL Raven File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Fixed-wing mini-UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

48 File:Raven UAV flying.jpg Replaced the Raven B NLD, acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, Wasp III and RQ-20.[140]
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

12 File:U S Marine Corps RQ-20 Puma 4-M-DE476-005.png Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and Wasp III.[141]
AeroVironment Wasp III File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

18 File:Wasp III aircraft.jpg Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and RQ-20.[141]
Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

15 File:Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack (cropped).jpg 5 systems in use, with 3 UAVs eachs.[141] Operated by the Joint ISTAR Command.
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle File:Flag of the United States.svg United States Fixed-wing low altitude UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

12 File:US Navy 1005268-N-RC844-159 A Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).jpg Gradually replaced by the RQ-21.[142]

Planned orders

Armoured vehicles

Name Origin Type Number Image Notes
Main battle tanks
Leopard 2A8 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Main battle tank 46[143]

(6 in option)

File:Tank Leopard 2A7 NATO Days 2022 (cropped 2).jpg In the 2024 Defence Paper, presented in September 2024, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence announced plans to regain a fully Dutch tank battalion. The order will consist of 46 Leopard 2A8 tanks, with an option for an additional 6 tanks.[144]

In October 2024, the government confirmed the plan, with the intention to be delivered from 2027 to 2030, and a budget ranging from €1 to 2.5 billion).[145]

Infantry fighting vehicles
Boxer RCT30 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands

Mission module 72 File:DSCN7330-crop - Copy.jpg In the 2024 Defence Paper, plans were announced to bolster the firepower of 13th Light Brigade with Boxers with a rapid-fire cannon and anti-tank guided missiles. On 24 September 2024, State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman announced the conversion of 72 existing Boxers, with the RCT30 mission module. Procurement will take place in close coordination with the Bundeswehr.[45]
Electronic warfare
Boxer Knifefish File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany Reconnaissance vehicle 10 File:Boxer Ambulance 17 Painfbat La Courtine 2015.jpg 10 Electronic Warfare (EW) vehicles to be ordered based on Boxer chassis in cooperation with Germany, as part of the joint Knifefish project.[45]

Air defence

Name Origin Type Planned order Notes
Air Defence Systems
NASAMS File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway MRAD SAM

Medium range air-defence, surface-to-air missile

21 [146]

To be equipped with the AIM-120 AMRAAM-ER missiles.[147][148]

NOMADS File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

SHORAD

Short range air-defence

18[149] [146]

Successor of the Fennek, based on the ACSV G5 vehicle, the NASAMS command system, to be equipped with AIM-9X II Sidewinder missiles (15 km range).[147][150] To enter service by 2028.[151]

NOMADS command File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway

File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany

SHORAD command vehicles

Short range air-defence

5[152] [153]

As part of the NOMADS air defence system, the Netherlands will purchase 5 command vehicles based on the ACSV G5.

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