This is a list of theequipment of theRoyal Netherlands Army.
| Model | Image | Origin | Pattern type | Environment / colours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M19 NFP-Multitone Netherlands Fractal Pattern |  |  Netherlands | Flecktarn | Universal | [1] Standard camo used whenever possible and during training. |
| M19 NFP-Green Netherlands Fractal Pattern |  | Netherlands | Flecktarn | Temperate / central-Europe / urban | [1] Temperate alternative camo if the vegetation makes the multitone not ideal. |
| M19 NFP-Tan Netherlands Fractal Pattern |  | Netherlands | Flecktarn | Arid / desert | [1] Desert alternative camo when required by the mission. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim combat clothing |  | Netherlands | Clothing | – | [4] DOKS future combat clothing programme delayed (layered type clothing). |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballistic protection | |||||
| Batlskin Viper P6N |  |  Canada | Combat helmet | 48,800 | Supplied by Galvion.[5] The helmet is covered by the appropriateM19 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.[6] |
| Protectievest | _-_Radio_pouches.jpg) | Netherlands | Bulletproof vest | 7,000 | [6][7][8] 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.[6] |
| TYR Tactical Female Enhanced EP'IC Integrated Carrier |  |  United States | Bulletproof vest | 1,530 (+ 7,000 option) | [9] 1,500 used for missions, 30 for research. NFP-Multitone camouflage.[6] |
| Draagvest B | .jpg) | Netherlands | Bulletproof carrying vest | 7,000 | [6][7][8] 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 | – | Netherlands | Soft ballistic plates | – | [6] Exist forProtectievest and for Draagvest B |
| Hard ballistische platen | — | Netherlands | Hard ballistic plates | — | [6] Exist forProtectievest and for Draagvest B |
| NBC protection | |||||
| Avon FM5<0 | .jpg) |  Germany | Gas Mask / respirator | – | [6] |
| DPM Hazmat suit level 4 |  | – | NBC protection suit - level 4 | – | [10] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draagvest A | | Netherlands | Carrying vest | 7,000 | [6][7][8] MOLLE loop system to mount pouches. Almost always used with the bulletproof vestProtectievest. |
| 9-liter backpack | _-_Tactical_backpack_and_protection_vest.jpg) | Netherlands | Tactical backpack | 7,000 | Can be zipped onto the protection vest.[7][8] Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. Base inNFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers inNFP-Tan orNFP-Green available. |
| 37-liter backpack | _-_Tactical_backpack.jpg) | Netherlands | Tactical backpack | 7,000 | [6][7][8] Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. Base inNFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers inNFP-Tan orNFP-Green available. |
| 55-liter backpack | .jpg) Without the side pouch = 55 liters | Netherlands | Heavy backpack | – | [6] Base inNFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers inNFP-Tan orNFP-Green available. |
| 80-liter backpack | With the side pouches = 80 liters | Netherlands | Heavy backpack | – | [6] Base inNFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers inNFP-Tan orNFP-Green available. |
| Set of pouches for equipment | _-_Pouches_for_equipment.jpg)
| Netherlands | Pouches | 7,000 | [7][8] Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project. NFP-Multitone camouflage. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glock 17 Gen4 |  |  Austria | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | 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.[11] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Canada C7NLD |  | Canada | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service rifle and carbine. Modernized versions of theDiemaco 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 anAimpoint 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 aBrügger & Thomet grip with extendable bipod for a more stable prone shooting position.[12] |
| Colt Canada C8NLD |  | Carbine | |||
| HK416A5 |  | Germany | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard service carbine of theKorps Commandotroepen, the Pathfinder Platoon of11 Air Assault Brigade andengineer divers.[13] |
| SIG MCX |  | United States | Carbine (Virtus) | .300 AAC Blackout | In use with theKorps 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 theFN P90 from Dutch service. |
| Personal defense weapon (Rattler) |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FN Minimi |  |  Belgium | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard light machine gun.[14] |
| FN MAG |  | Belgium | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard general-purpose machine gun.[15] |
| M2HB-QCB |  | United States | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Standard heavy machine gun.[16] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckler & Koch HK417 |  | Germany | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Designated marksman rifle in use with theKorps Commandotroepen and infantry sniper groups.[13] |
| Accuracy International AWM |  |  United Kingdom | Bolt actionsniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO / | In the process of being replaced by Accuracy AX rifles[17] |
| Accuracy International AX |  | United Kingdom | Bolt actionsniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO / | Gradually replacing the Accuracy AWM rifles. The .308 Winchester caliber is exclusively used by snipers of theKorps Commandotroepen.[17] |
| Barrett M107A1 |  | United States | Anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Anti-material rifle in use with sniper groups throughout the army. Fitted with aSchmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PMII LP scope.[18] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossberg M590A1 |  | United States | Pump actionshotgun | 12 gauge | Used forjungle warfare anddoor breaching.[19] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUAG HG85 "Nr. 300/Nr. 330" |  |  Switzerland | Hand grenade | Nr. 300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85 grenade.[20][21] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckler & Koch AGW |  | Germany | Automatic grenade launcher | 40×53mm HV | Automatic grenade launcher in use throughout the army. Both man-portable and vehicle-fitted versions in use.[22] |
| Heckler & Koch UGL |  | Germany | Grenade launcher | 40×46mm LV | Mounted under C7 rifles and C8 carbines.[12] |
| M320 Grenade Launcher Module |  | United States | Grenade launcher | 40×46mm LV | In use with special forces of theKorps Commandotroepen.[23] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Diameter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M72A3 LAW |  |  Norway | Anti-tank rocket launcher | 66 mm | 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.[24] |
| Panzerfaust 3 |  | Germany | Rocket propelled grenade | 110 mm warhead | Equipped withDynarange 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.[25] New procurement in 2020.[26] |
| Spike MR |  |  Israel
| Anti-tank guided missile | 152 mm | Previously known as"GILL" in the Dutch Army.[27] Selected in June 2001, ordered in August 2001:297 launchers, 2,400 missiles to Euromissile GmbH and Thales Nederlands for USD $150 million.[28]First delivery in 2004.[29] Range: 200 to 2,000 m (220 to 2,190 yd) |
| Spike LR |  | Israel
| Anti-tank guided missile | 152 mm | Used by reconnaissance forces (transported by theLuchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig and theFennek reconnaissance vehicle), using the sameCLU launch unit as for the Spike MR.[30] 84 missiles received in 2017[31] and 2018.[32] Range: 200 to 4,000 m (220 to 4,370 yd) |
| Spike LR2 |  | Israel
| Anti-tank guided missile | 152 mm | Approved by the parliament in September 2024, to be ordered in October 2024 and enter service in 2026.[33] They will replace the Spike MR,[34] and also equip the modernisedCV90. A new launch unitiCLU will also be ordered.[35] Range: 200 to 5,500 m (220 to 6,010 yd), and NLOS capabilities. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimpoint 3× | — |  Sweden | Day telescopic sight | — | [36] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. |
| Schmidt & Bender 3-12×50 |  | Germany | Day telescopic sight | — | [37] Used with the HK417 DMR and theAccuracy International AX.[38] |
| Schmidt&Bender 5-25×56 PMII LP |  | Germany | Day telescopic sight | — | |
| Thales MUNOS WS-4 Multiple Use Night Observation System Weapon Sight-4 | — | Netherlands | Night sight | — | [39] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. |
| Knights AN/PVS26 LRLP | — | United States | Night sight (passive residual light amplifier in front of telescopic sight) | — | [38] Used with theAccuracy International AX. |
| FLIR Sniper | — | United States | Night sight | — | [40] Used with theBarrett M107A1. |
| Aimpoint CompM2 |  | Sweden | Non-magnifiedred dot | — | [37] Used with the HK417 DMR. |
| Aimpoint CompM4 |  | Sweden | Non-magnifiedred dot | — | [36] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. |
| Rheinmetall LMD Laser module double beam | — | United States | IR Laser sight | — | [36] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. |
| RheinmetallVarioRay LLM Laser light module | .jpg) | Germany | Laser sightTactical light | — | [36] |
| Brügger&Thomet handle/ tripod |  | Switzerland | Vertical handle / tripod | — | [36] Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XACT 32 NV Micro night vision monocular |  | Israel | Night vision goggles | 4,300 | [41][42][43] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarovski | — | Austria | Spotting scope | — | [44][45] |
| Leica vector 21B |  | Switzerland | Binocular / rangefinder / compass / Digital Advances GPS Receiver | — | [46] |
| Safran MOSKITO TI™ |  | Switzerland | Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers) | 980 | [47] Moskito ordered by the Dutch Armed Forces:[48]
|
| Safran JIM Compact | .jpg) | Switzerland | Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers) | — | [49] Artillery targeting system[50] |
| Safran STERNA | Switzerland | Goniometer | — | ||
| Thales LF28A | .jpg) |  France | Laser target designator | — | [46] JTAC equipped with:
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard 2A6MA2 |  | Germany | MBT Main battle tank | 18 | The tanks are part of the4th company of theGerman-Dutch414 Tank Battalion, which is part of the Dutch43rd Mechanised Brigade and are leased from Germany. The 18 tanks have been modernised and are equipped with Dutch communications and information systems. These modifications enable digital communications with Dutch units.[51] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV9035NL Mk IIIC |  | Sweden | IFV Infantry fighting vehicle | 128[52] | [53][54] 192 CV9035 MkIII (184 IFV, 8 instruction vehicles) ordered in December 2004, entered service from 2008.[55][56] 44 were sold to Estonia in 2014 (148 left, of which 136 used in service before modernisation).[57] MLU of 128 vehicles to the standard MkIIIC (delivery by 2027):[58]
MLU taking place at Van Halteren Technologies in the Netherlands. The main modernisation includes:[58]
Of the 20 CV90 not modernised, 15 chassis are to be used for the Mjölner mortar carrier.[59] |
| Instruction vehicles | 8[55][56] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxer |  | Germany | Multi role armoured vehicle | 200[53] (+72) | [60][52] Produced by ARTEC (JV betweenKNDS Deutschland andRheinmetall Netherlands). Operational since 2014, inititally 200 vehicles ordered in five variants:[60]
Planned orders:
|
| Bushmaster |  |  Australia | Infantry mobility vehicle,MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected | 102[52] | [53][63] Initially purchased as an emergency protection measure against theIED threat during theISAF deploymentTask Force Uruzgan. Multiple variants adopted and/or developed throughout the years:
Mid-life upgrade, of all 102 vehicles, the modernised vehicles to enter service between 2024 and 2027.[66] |
| Manticore |  |  Italy | Infantry mobility vehicle,MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected | 321[67] (delivered as of October 2024, total 1185 on order) | New vehicle designed for theNetherlands Armed Forces, replacement for theMB 290GD Wolf among others. First order placed in 2019, current order stands at 1185 vehicles of which the majority for theArmy.[68] The variants selected include:[69]
The order includes 130RCWS FN deFNder® Light equipped with theFN Minimi or theFN MAG.[70] |
| Fennek |  | Netherlands | Reconnaissance vehicle | 345[52] | [53] 367 purchased originally.[71]After modernisation, 345 vehicles will remain in service:[71]
The fleet is undergoing a mid-life update which includes the provision of a Driver Night Vision System, modified weapon mounts with smoke launchers, LAZ400 thermal image systems, extendable mast with a new BAAIINL camera andSaab's Barracuda mobile camouflage system. |
| TPz Fuchs |  | Germany | Electronic warfare vehicle | 16 | [53][72] Multiple versions in use. 9 EW vehicles, 6 NBC vehicles and 1 driver training vehicle:
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defenture VECTOR |  | Netherlands | Special operations vehicle | 116 | Developed for and in cooperation with thespecial operations forces of theKorps Commandotroepen by Dutch manufacturerDEfenture, currently part of a jointNLD SOCOM pool.[73] 75 in first batch,[74] additional 41 vehicles ordered on 19 December 2022, for use by the Rangers of11 Air Assault Brigade for SOF support purposes.[75] |
| Rheinmetall Caracal |  | Germany | Military light utility vehicle | 504[76] | 504 ordered in 2023 for11 Air Assault Brigade, with an option for a total of 1,004 vehicles. First deliveries planned from 2025 onwards, Dutch variant assembled byVDL Special Vehicles inEindhoven. First joined order with the German Army, total 1508 vehicles for €870 million.[76] |
| Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI |  | Germany | Military light utility vehicle | 140 | Vehicles were in use with theKorps Commandotroepen (KCT), additional vehicles formerly in use with theNetherlands Marine Corps were added to the Army fleet in 2019. All vehicles have been transferred to conventional infantry battalions.[77] Currently, the G280 CDIs are used by13th Light Brigade and11th Airmobile Brigade. |
| Polaris MRZR D4 |  | United States | Side-by-side | – | Unspecified number of vehicles in use withKorps Commandotroepen (KCT) and the 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron of11th Airmobile Brigade.[78] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class G350d (W464) | .jpg) | Germany | Military ambulance | 120 | [79] Interim ambulance, delivery started in December 2025. |
| Volkswagen Amarok |  | Germany | Pick-up | 1,667 | All ordered vehicles in service since 2018 and used by the armed forces.[80] This includes:[80]
|
| Mercedes-Benz G290GD Wolf |  | Germany | Utility vehicle | ~1,700 | Various versions in service. Partially replaced by 1527 Volkswagen Amarok, remaining vehicles to be replaced by 1185 Iveco MTVs from 2022 onwards.[81] |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | _(cropped).png) |  Japan | Utility vehicle VIP Transport | ~120 | Used by the11 Air Assault Brigade.[82] |
| Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig |  | Netherlands | All-terrain vehicle | 122 | Used by Air Mobile brigade, will be replaced by 515 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Air Assault (AASLT) vehicles.[83] |
| Defenture MDQ |  | Netherlands | All-terrain vehicle | ~275 on order | Diesel ATV produced for the armed forces by Dutch manufacturer Defenture.[84] Users will beKorps Commandotroepen,Netherlands Marine Corps and11 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 |  | Japan | All-terrain vehicle | ~50 | Quad forKorps Commandotroepen and deployed conventional infantry.[85] |
| KTM LC4 |  | Austria | Motorcycle | ~100 | Used by11 Air Assault Brigade.[86] |
| KTM 350 EXC-F |  | Austria | Motorcycle | ~100 | Entering service since 2020 with11 Air Assault Brigade, will replace some of the KTM LC-4s.[87] |
| Milrem THeMIS |  |  Estonia | Unmanned ground vehicle | 6 | Two vehicles of the Cargo variant, which can be optionally equipped with an FN deFNderremote weapon station, and four Combat variants which are equipped with an EOS R400 remote weapon station.[88] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibres | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PULS | 
| Israel | Multiple rocket launcher | 122 mm 160 mm 306 mm 330 mm 370 mm | 4[89] (delivered as of February 2024, total 20 on order) | 20 ordered in 2023.[90][91] In February 2024 the first PULS multiple rocket launcher arrived in the Netherlands.[92] Serial production is planned for 2025–26 and these systems will be installed on theScania XTGryphus 8×8 trucks from the start.[92] First system mounted onTatra 815-7 6×6.[89] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantserhouwitser 2000NL |  | Germany | Self-propelled howitzer | 155 mm | 46 | 57 originally ordered of which 46 will be upgraded in joint project with Germany, 8 were transferred to Ukraine in 2022.[93] Suited to fire the 155mm GPS-guidedExcalibur grenade, 3,500 shells ordered initially, + 1999 ordered in 2021[94] Upgrades:
|
| 25-pounder | .jpg) | United Kingdom | Gun-howitzer | 87.6 mm | 8 | Only used for ceremonial gun salutes.[96] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirtenberger M6 C-640 Mk.1 |  | Austria | Infantry mortar | 60 mm | 155 | New 60 mm mortars in service with infantry battalions since 2019.[97][98] |
| Hirtenberger M8 R-1365 |  | Austria | Mortar | 81mm | 122 | 122 new Hirtenberger M8 mortars entering service from 2023 onwards, replacing the L16A2 mortars.[99] |
| L16A2 |  | United Kingdom | Mortar | 81mm | 63 | Being replaced by 122 new 81 mm mortars.[98] |
| MO-120-HB |  | France | Heavy towed mortar | 120mm | 22 | 120 mm mortar produced by Hotchkiss-Brandt (HB) to be replaced by new 120 mm mortars withloitering munitions from 2026 onwards for the11th Airmobile Brigade and theNetherlands Marine Corps.[98] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergepanzer Büffel 3 [de] | .jpg) | West Germany | ARV Armoured recovery vehicle | 25[52] | Based on theLeopard 2.[100] Undergoing modernisation starting in 2019.[100] First updated vehicles were delivered in 2022, process to be completed by 2027.[101][52] |
| DAF YBB-95.480 [nl] |  | Netherlands | Recovery truck | 5 | 5 recovery trucks delivered in 2010, ordered to tow vehicles in a heavier weight class and for deployment in combat zones. To be replaced by 90 new recovery trucks.[102][103] |
| DAF YBZ-3300 [nl] |  | Netherlands | Recovery truck | ~250 | 255 delivered in the early '90s. To be replaced by 90 new recovery trucks.[103] |
| Liebherr G-LTM 1090-4.2 |  | Germany | Armouredmobile crane | 4 | [104][105] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEV 3 Kodiak |  | Germany | AEV Armoured engineering vehicle | 10 | All operational since May 2018. In use with the armoured engineer battalions.[106] |
| YPR-765 |  | Netherlands | Sapper vehicle | ~60[53] | Largely replaced byCV90,Manticore andBoxer vehicles. The YPR PRBR (Pantser Rups Battle Damage Repair) and transport is still in use with the43rd Mechanised Brigade.[107] Several hundreds of reserve YPRs were donated toUkraine. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard 2 Panzerschnellbrücke "Leguan" |  | Germany | AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 8 | 8 Leopard 2armoured vehicle-launched bridge (Leguan),MLC-80.[108][109] |
| GDELS IRB Improved Ribbon Bridge | .jpg) | Germany | Foldable pontoon bridge | 3 (3 IRB systems, 225 meters) | Ordered in June 2023. 3 systems purchased for up to 225 meters length.[110][111] Deliveries: The system is made of:
|
| WFEL Medium Girder Bridge (short span) |  | United Kingdom | Military bridge | – | 9 meters long bridge, hand assembled.[116] |
| WFEL Medium Girder Bridge |  | United Kingdom | Military bridge | – | [117][118] |
| GDELS MAMBA |  | Germany | Pedestrian military bridge | – | |
| MLC-70 wegenmatsysteem |  | Netherlands | Access mat | 10 | Used to lay roads.[119] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar D6T |  | United States | Bulldozer | 8 | [120] |
| Volvo EC220D |  | Sweden | Crawler excavator | 7 | [121][120] |
| JCB 4CX-M |  | United Kingdom | Backhoe loader | 13 | 11th Airmobile Brigade[120] |
| Cat 930M |  | United States | Wheel loader | 43 | [122] |
| Tobroco-Giant G2200 X-TRA HD+ | — | Netherlands | Wheel loader | 8 (+18 option) | Small ones for the logistics centers, military training area all-around duties, etc.[122][123] |
| Tobroco-Giant G2700 X-TRA HD+ | |||||
| Tobroco-Giant G3500 X-TRA |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Božena-4 Božena-5 | .jpg) |  Slovakia | Demining robotskid steer | – | [116][124] |
| tEODor |  | Germany | Large explosive ordinance disposal robot | – | Made by Telerob[125] |
| TeleMAX [hu] |  | Germany | Medium explosive ordinance disposal robot | – | Made by Telerob[126] |
| Dragon Runner |  | United States | Small explosive ordinance disposal robot | – | [127] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAN SX 2000 - Brunnenbohrgerät U3V |  | Germany | Well drill | – | [128][129] |
| IFFS BV -Iveco Eurocargo 4×4 | — | Italy | Fire engine | 1 | Spraying vehicle[130][131] Primarily used at the Reek bomb range, where explosives are used by the ministry of defence.[130] |
| Brinkmann & Niemeijer | .jpg) | Netherlands | Electric generator | 500[132] | [133] 20 kVA Perkins BNMRP20-5G3 equipped on trucks, to supply the containers with energy[134] |
.jpg) | – | [133] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranes | |||||
| Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2 |  | Germany | Mobile crane | 8 | Succeeds to Liebherr FKM and Liebherr KTM.[104] |
| Van Bouwel Spidercrane |  (illustration) | Netherlands | Lightmobile crane | 7 | [104] |
| Material handling vehicles | |||||
| Liftking LK30P-NL | _(cropped).jpg) | Canada | Heavy rough-terrain forklift | 68 | [135] |
| Bobcat TL25.60 | .png) | United States | Telehandler | 71 | [136] |
| Bobcat TL35.105L | .png) | ||||
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport vehicles | |||||
| DAF XFsemi-trailer truck | .webp) | Netherlands | Semi truck | 104 | 112 semi-trailer trucks (165 kN DAF XF-trucks and 450 kN/600 kNBroshuis-trailers) operational since 2005.[137] |
| DAF YA 4440/4442 |  | Netherlands | Truck | 1,200 | Various versions, to be partially replaced by additional Scania XT "Gryphus" from 2019 onwards.[138] Over 1000 vehicles transferred to Ukraine. |
| Iveco Stralis | 
| Italy | Truck | — | Used in several variants,
|
| ScaniaPLS trucks |  | Sweden | Tactical truck | 552 | Various versions in service since 2005.[140] |
| Scania Gryphus 50kN [nl] 5 tons[141] | .jpg) | Sweden | Tactical truck | 2,245 | Based on theScania XT truck, a total of 2,571 vehicles purchased by the armed forces. The detailed list of users is:[142]
Progressive replacement of theDAF YA 4440/4442, YA/YT-2300. The first entered service in 2019.[143][144] |
| Scania Gryphus 100kN -6×6 Low Operational [nl] (Scania XT) 10 tons[141] |  | Sweden | Tactical truck | ||
| Scania Gryphus 100kN -8×8 High Operational [nl] (Scania XT) 10 tons[141] |  | Sweden | Tactical truck | ||
| Scania Gryphus 150kN [nl] (Scania XT) 15 tons[141] |  | Sweden | Tactical semi-truck | ||
| Tatra Phoenix PR3333 6×6 |  Illustration |  Czech Republic | Hooklift truck with trailer | 4 | [145][146] Also additional purchased for the Royal Marechaussee. |
| Vans | |||||
| MAN TGE 5.160 |  | Germany | EODvan | 15 | [147] In service since the end of 2024, variant selected extra-long and extra high (L4 / H4). |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broshuis 7-axle 650kN trailer [de] (Tropco) | _(cropped).webp) | Netherlands | Low loader trailer | 39 | [148][149] |
| Broshuis 4-axle 400kN trailer [de] (Tropco) | | Netherlands | Low loader semi-trailer | 63 | [148][149] |
| Broshuis 8-axle PL2 pendular axle semi low loaders | .png) | Netherlands | Low loader semi-trailer, heavy transporter | 39 | Purchased in March 2025, designed to transport the Leopard 2A8.[150] |
| Broshuis Medium Equipment Transporters (low loaders | — | Netherlands | Low loader semi-trailer, medium transporter[151] | 40 | Purchased in March 2025.[150] |
| Broshuis semi low loaders |  | Netherlands | Semi-low loaders[152] | 18 | Purchased in March 2025.[150] |
| Broshuis flat trailers | — | Netherlands | Flat trailer[153] | 11 | Purchased in March 2025.[150] |
| Broshuis 4-axle drawbar trailers | — | Netherlands | Drawbar trailer | 38 | Purchased in March 2025.[150] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication systems | |||||
| Thales PR4G - FM9000 | — | France | VHF Radio | 10,000 (estimate) | [154][155] All delivered by 2001.[156] |
| Elbit E-Lynx | .jpg) | Israel | Tactical radio | — | [157][158][159][160] |
| Command and control systems | |||||
| Elbit Raptor C2 | — | Israel | Command system | — | [160] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thales Squire Block II [nl] |  | Netherlands | Man-portable ground surveillance radar | 51 | Range for tracked vehicles: ≤ 48 km (30 mi).[161] Orders:
Modernisation: 60 modernised to the Block II from 2018 onwards.[164] Radar sold: 9 Squire Block II sold to Belgium in 2018.[161] 72 remain in service with theRoyal Netherlands Army and theRoyal Netherlands Marine Corps. |
| Thales Squire Block III [nl] | 21 |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Range / Altitude | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-drone systems | ||||||
| Elbit Systems ReDrone | — | Israel | Counter UAS system | — | — | [165][166][167] System made off:
|
| SHORAD | ||||||
| FIM-92 Stinger |  | United States | MANPADS Man-portable air-defense systems | 4.8 km (3.0 mi) / 3.8 km (2.4 mi) | — | [168] Operated across various army units. Among the ones purchased, 200 were donated to Ukraine in February 2022 amid the2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[169] |
| FIM-92K Stinger Block I | _noBG.png) | United States | MANPADS Man-portable air-defense systems | 4.8 km (3.0 mi) / 3.8 km (2.4 mi) | — | [170] Common purchase with Italy and Germany throughNATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Sale approved by the DSCA in January 2024.[171] The order of 940 missiles was signed in July 2024, 506 are planned for Germany.[170] Diehl will co-produce with Raytheon.[172] |
| Fennek SWP Stinger Weapon Platform |  | Germany | Very short-range air defence | 4.8 km (3.0 mi) / 3.8 km (2.4 mi) | 18 | [173][168] Fennek converted to the SWP variant in 2007. Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery. System equipped with 4 ready-to-fire missiles. The launchers are mounted on thePedestal Mounted Air Defence System.[174] System to be replaced by: |
| NASAMS II | ||||||
| NASAMS II |  | Norway | Medium-range surface-to-air fire unit | 30 km (19 mi) / 15 km (9.3 mi) | 2 (2 fire units) | System acquired in 2006.[180] Operated by 13th Air Defence Battery, and it is part of theAGBADS.[181] The Netherlands Army has 2 NASAMS-2 systems in service, each composed of:
Note: NASAMS-3 on order.[182] |
| NASAMS launchers Mk2 |  | Norway | Missile launcher | – | 6 (6 launchers, 3 per fire unit) | |
| MPQ-64M2 Sentinel | .jpg) | United States | X-band,electronically steered,pulse-Doppler,3D radar | 120 km (75 mi) | 2 (2 radars, 1 per fire unit) | |
| Kongsberg SFC SHORAD fire control | .jpg) | Norway | Command and control system | – | 2 (2 command centers, 1 per fire unit) | |
| AIM-120B |  | United States | Anti-air missile | 30 km (19 mi) / 15 km (9.3 mi) | – | |
| MIM-104 Patriot | ||||||
| MIM-104 Patriot | .jpg) | United States | Medium-range surface-to-air fire unit | 4 fire units (4×6 launchers) | Operated by 802 Squadron, upgraded to the latest US Army version with Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 MSE missiles.[183] | |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRML-3D/32 |  | Germany | Early warning radar | 5 | Part ofGBADS Phases 1 and 2, transported by the MAN 8×8 SX2000.[184] |
| Thales Nederland GM 200 MM/C |  | Netherlands | Multi-mission 4D AESA radar | 26 | Radars installed onScania Gyraphus (100kN 8×8 trucks) [nl] (100 kN 8×8 trucks), known as the MMR in the Netherlands Armed Forces.[185] Orders:
Deliveries:[193] Note: the 26 radars ordered are in the GM200 MM/C variants, the use is:[193][192]
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGBADS "Army Ground Based Air Defense System" | — | Netherlands | Medium-range surface-to-air missile | — | [184] Combination of air defence systems composed on sub-systems that can be independent of each other.
|
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hornet Nano |  | Norway | Micro-multicopterUAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 48 | In use with Brigade Reconnaissance Squadrons andKorps Commandotroepen.[196] |
| AeroVironment RQ-11B DDL Raven |  | United States | Fixed-wingmini-UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 48 | Replaced the Raven B NLD, acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, Wasp III and RQ-20.[197] |
| AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma |  | United States | Fixed-winglow altitude UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 12 | Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and Wasp III.[198] |
| AeroVironment Wasp III |  | United States | Fixed-winglow altitude UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 18 | Acquired combinedly with the RQ-21, RQ-11B DDL and RQ-20.[198] |
| Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack | .jpg) | United States | Fixed-winglow altitude UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 15 | 5 systems in use, with 3 UAVs eachs.[198] Operated by theJoint ISTAR Command. |
| Boeing Insitu ScanEagle | .jpg) | United States | Fixed-winglow altitude UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 12 | Gradually replaced by the RQ-21.[199] |
| EOS C VTOL | 
| Estonia | Fixed-wing,VTOL,low altitude UAV Vertical take-off and landing, unmanned aerial vehicle | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | — | [200] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rheinmetall hand grenades (15 models) |  | Germany | Hand grenades | Framework agreement signed in January 2026, the production is to take place in Germany and Austria.[201] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Diameter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Gustaf M4 | _(brightened%2c_no_background)_(leveled).png) | Sweden | Recoilless rifles | 84 mm | Successor to thePanzerfaust 3, ordered in May 2025, delivery in 2028.[202] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard 2A8 |  | Germany | MBT Main battle tank | 46 (+ 6 in option) | [202][203] Delivery between 2028 and 2031. Option to be decided by 2027. |
| Leopard 2A8 DTV | — | Germany | Driver training vehicle | 4 | [202] |
| Boxer RCT30 - Schakal | .jpg) | Germany | IFV Infantry fighting vehicle | 72 | 72 additional Boxer, with the RCT30 mission module (same as the Bundeswehr) ordered in October 2025. 150 purchased by Germany, common option for 248 additional vehicles.[204] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV90 Mjolner |  Swedish Army Mjölner | Sweden | Mortar carrier | 120 mm | 15 on order | [158] 15 on order with dual-barrel 120mm mortar turret, delivery planned for 2028 based on Swedish Mjölner.[205][206] 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.[207] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iveco trucks | — | Italy | Swap loader systems | 588 | [208][209][210] 785 trucks ordered to Iveco Defence Vehicles, deliveries planned for 2027 - 2029.[211] Recovery vehicles designed for offroad missions, and a majority will be armoured. |
| Tractor units | 100 | ||||
| Recovery trucks | 97 |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 Harris AN/PRC-117G | .png)
| United States | Backpack radio | — | [158][212] 20 watt radio, covering a waveband of 30 MHz (0.030 GHz) to 2,000 MHz (2.0 GHz). Selected in November 2023. |
| L3 Harris AN/PRC-160 HF | — | United States | Backpack radio | — | [213] |
| L3 Harris AN/PRC-163 |  | United States | Handheld radio | — | [158][212] 10 watt radio, covering a waveband of 30 MHz (0.030 GHz) to 2,600 MHz (2.6 GHz). Selected in November 2023. |
| Model | Image | Origin | Vehicle | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASAMS-3 |  | Norway | — | MRAD SAM Medium range air-defence, surface-to-air missile | 21 | [182][176] To be equipped with theAIM-120 AMRAAM-ER missiles.[178][214] |
| NOMADS | .jpg) | Norway | ACSV G5 | SHORAD Short range air-defence | 18[215] | [182][176] Successor of theFennek, based on theACSV G5 vehicle, theNASAMS command system, to be equipped with AIM-9X II Sidewinder missiles (15 km range).[178][179] To enter service by 2028.[177] |
| NOMADS command | .jpg) | Norway | ACSV G5 | SHORAD command vehicles Short range air-defence | 5[216] | [216][176] As part of the NOMADS air defence system, the Netherlands will purchase 5 command vehicles based on theACSV G5. |
| Skyranger 30 | .jpg) | Switzerland | ACSV G5 | SPAAG Self-propelled anti-air gun | Unknown[217] | Self-propelled anti-air gun based onACSV G5[175][176]Contract signed in December 2025, it includes:[217]
3 to be made in Switzerland, the rest to be assembled in the Netherlands.[217] |
| Robin Radar | .jpg) | Netherlands | — | UAV air surveillance | 100 | [218] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future assault rifle | — | — | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | Replacement of theColt Canada C7NLD / C8NLD for 2030, contract expected in 2026 or 2027.[219] |
| Carabine |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxer Knifefish | | Germany | Reconnaissance vehicle | >10 | >10 Electronic Warfare (EW) vehicles to be ordered based on Boxer chassis in cooperation with Germany, as part of the joint Knifefish project.[61] |
| FFG ACSV G5 |  | Germany | Support vehicle | 100 to 150 | The Dutch government informed the parliament of the interest to order 100 to 150 ACSV G5 as support vehicles for the43rd Heavy Mechanised Brigade.[220] |
| WiSENT 2 ARV [de] | _(cropped).webp) | Germany | ARV Armoured recovery vehicle | [221] |
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxtrot programme | — | Netherlands | Interoperable communication network | — | [222] Equipment for connection in and between vehicles, weapon systems and vessels. The blocks included in the project are:
To equip:
|
| SOF C4I programme | — | Tactical command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) network | — | — | [213] |
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