This is a list of equipment of the Norwegian Army currently in service and on order.
Note: This list is indicative only, as strict comparisons cannot accurately be made.
Personal equipment
Clothing and equipment ModelImageOriginPattern typeEnvironment / coloursNotesM98Disruptive Temperate / central EuropeStandard camouflage pattern of the Norwegian Army.M03Disruptive Arid / desertSame pattern as M98, but other colours, used on operations abroad.M23 - Norsk skogDisruptive and Flecktarn pattern mixTemperate / central EuropeNorwegian variant of the NCU. It is a modular uniform system. Progressive Introduction since January 2025 across the Armed Forces.
A new pattern was developed by the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment based on imagery data:
Norsk skog (which means Norwegian forest) First entry (for operations abroad) Vinterkamuflasje (winter camo)M23 - First entryDisruptive and Flecktarn pattern mixDesert / aridM23 - Vinterkamuflasje Disruptive pattern Snow / winter
Protection equipment ModelImageOriginTypeNotesHelmetPASGT "kevlarhjelm Soldier 2000" Ballistic helmet, style kevlar helmetBeing phased out by M24 and Ops Core FAST. This helmet was manufactured by CATO. It remains in service with certain companies and the Norwegian Home Guard.
Some were also donated to Ukraine.Ops-Core FAST "Stridshjelm M/12"Ballistic helmetTender won in September 2011 to supply new helmets to the Norwegian Armed Forces.
It became the standard issue combat helmet. It is being replaced by the M24.Galvion Batlskin Caiman "Stridshjelm M24"IllustrationBallistic helmetNew standard issue combat helmet.
They come with additional equipment:
hearing protection glasses lights Norwegian camo (Norwegian forest, first entry, winter) helmet cover UN blue helmet coverVestNFM BA "M07"Ballistic vestFormer standard issue combat vest. Being replaced Some remain in service, and some were donated to Ukraine.NFM THOR MCVS "M22"Ballistic vestNew standard issue combat vest. It succeeds to the M07. 22,000 were delivered by the end of 2024.
It uses the grid vest system.NFM Bear 2 BA "Stridsvest M10"Combat vestStandard issue combat vest of the Home Guard. It succeeds to the CV1 vest.
It is used as a combat vest / ammunition carrier. Its colour is brown. It offers no ballistic protection. – "M13"–Plate carrierLimited protection. Used as a combat vest / ammunition carrier by special forces.NFM "M08"Tactical vest / plate carrierModular body armour vest.
Used by special forcesNFM Trym QRS "M11"Tactical vest / plate carrierModular body armour vest, with a quick release system. Used by special forcesNFM Heidrun "M14"Tactical vest / plate carrierUsed as ammunition carrier / no protection. Used by infantry soldiers.
Individual and crew served weapons ModelImageOriginTypeCalibreNotesPistolsGlock 17 "P80"Handgun9×19mm ParabellumStandard issue sidearm. Norwegian version of the Glock 17 pistol. Currently being modernized to the new Gen 4 standard.Submachine gunsHeckler & Koch MP7Submachine gun, PDWHK 4.6×30mmReplaced most of the HK MP5.Heckler & Koch MP5 A2N and A3NSubmachine gun9×19mm ParabellumMostly replaced by the MP7. The variants A2N and A3N in service with:
Forsvarets Spesialkommando (special operations forces) Heimevernet (Home Guard). Assault riflesHeckler & Koch HK416Assault rifle5.56×45mm NATOStandard rifle of the Norwegian Army which replaced the AG3 and AG3F1, 42,000 rifles purchased. The variants include HK416N, HK416K and HK416S. Accessories:
Red dot: Aimpoint CompM4 Sight: Elcan SpecterDR 1-4× AN/PEQ-2 laser module Underbarrel gripColt Canada C8Assault rifle, Carbine5.56×45mm NATOThe C8 SFW and C8 CQB are in service with Forsvarets Spesialkommando. Machine gunsFN MinimiLight machine gun5.56×45mm NATOIn service with Forsvarets Spesialkommando and KJK since the early 2000s.FN Minimi ParaLight machine gun5.56×45mm NATOIn 2011, the Minimi was also selected as the new light machine gun of the Norwegian Armed Forces, and an order was placed with FN for 1,900 weapons. Accessories:
Sight: Elcan SpecterDR 1-4×Minimi MK3General purpose medium machine gun7.62×51mm NATO1,000 received in 2022 (with 3,000 more on option). The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency signed the contract with FN Herstal in August 2021.Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency - Forsvarsmateriell og belgiske FN Herstal signerte rammeavtale på anskaffelse av maskingevær til Forsvaret i kaliber 7,62x51mmFN MAGGeneral purpose medium machine gun7.62×51mm NATOInstalled on Leopard 2 tanks purchased from the Netherlands and used on other vehicles and weapon stations, replacing the MG3. It was used as an infantry machine gun, but was replaced by the Minimi and the Minimi MK3.M2 BrowningHeavy machine gun12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG)In January 2019, the Norwegian Armed Forces ordered 1,000 new M2A2N, which will replace the older M2. The need expressed might reach up to 1,300 machine guns in total.Precision riflesHeckler & Koch HK417Designated marksman rifle7.62×51mm NATOReplaced the NM149 in the Norwegian Armed Forces.Barrett MRADSniper rifle8.6×70mm (.338 Lapua Magnum)Ordered in 2013, delivered from 2015 for both the Army and the Forsvarets Spesialkommando.Barrett M82 A1 NGAnti materiel sniper rifle12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG)M107A1Anti materiel sniper rifle12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG)Contract for "several hundred rifles" signed in June 2024.
Deliveries expected in 2025.ShotgunsBenelli M4Pump action shotgun12 gaugeUsed by the special forces Ceremonial Weapons M1 Garand "Selvladegevær" Semi-automatic rifle .30-06 Springfield Used by Hans Majestet Kongens Garde 3rd Guard Company's drill troop GrenadeHeckler & Koch M320 "AG-HK416"Grenade launcher40×46mm LVBoth used under barrel of the HK416 or as a single weapon.Heckler & Koch GMGAutomatic grenade launcher40×53mm HVAlready fitted on some vehicles. Complementary order in November 2025 (€21.42 million / NOK 250 million).Anti-tank weaponsCarl Gustav recoilless rifleRecoilless rifle84mmM2 / M3 / M4 variants operational Ammo types:
HE Anti-armour Smoke Illumination TrainingM72 LAWRPG Rocket-propelled grenade66mmThe NM72F1 is the most common variant in the Norwegian Army. A M72-S training variant is used by the Army.FGM-148 JavelinATGM Anti-tank guided missile127mm100 command and launch unit + 526 missiles, delivered from 2006, in use from 2009. 120 more missiles ordered and new kits for the command and launch unit in 2021.The World Defence Almanac 2010 page 184 ISSN 0722-3226 Monch Publishing Group
In 2017, Norwegian authorities started the process of finding a replacement anti-tank weapon in order to counter new types of heavy tanks equipped with active protection systems capable of defeating current anti-tank missiles.MinesM19 Claymore—Light anti-personnel mines—M100 ClaymoreHeavy anti-personnel mines—Man-portable air-defense systemPPZR PiorunMANPADS Man-portable air-defense system72mm 50 systems in use. 175 systems on orderSuccessor of the RBS 70 system. Ordered in November 2022, valued at NOK 350 million, first batch delivered in December 2023.
Additional order signed in August 2026.
Armoured vehicles
Armoured fighting vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Main battle tank 38 in use (+52 on order) Leopard 2A4 NO Main battle tank 36 52 acquired second hand from the Netherlands in 2001. The tanks were modified, including among others the Norwegian battle management system, new radios and a weapons rack.
Status of the tanks:
36 tanks remain in service, 8 were transformed in a Leguan AVLB 8 donated to Ukraine
Will be replaced by the Leopard 2A8 in the Brigade N, these 36 tanks will be used in Finmarkbrigaden as an armed support. Leopard 2A8 NOR Main battle tank 2 (+52 on order, and an option for +18) Competition for the successor of the Leopard 2A4 between the Leopard 2A7 and the K2 Black Panther.
Thee Leopard 2A7 was selected in February 2023. But in the end, the contract was signed for the Leopard 2A8 to have commonality with allies like Germany.
Ritek will assemble 37 of the 54 tanks ordered.
Delivery planned for 2026 - 2030:
First tank rolled out of manufacturing facility in November 2025. 2 delivered in April 2026 Tracked armoured vehicles CV90 Mk ICV90RWS STING CV90RWS Multi BK Multi-role armoured tracked vehicle 54 (quantity repeated in each category) 104 purchased in 1994 in IFV variant (CV9030N). 17 were upgraded to the CV9030NF1 standard for international mission, 1 was damaged by an IED and not repaired.
In 2012, a decision was made to reuse the turret for new CV90 hulls, and 34 of the hulls would be used for the following roles:
16 combat engineering vehicles (CV90RWS STING) 16 multi-role / mortar (CV90RWS Multi BK) 2 driver training vehicles
In 2014, 37 Mk I hulls sold to Estonia.
In 2021, additional Mk I hulls would be used for the following roles:
12 combat engineering vehicles (CV90RWS STING) 8 multi-role / mortar (CV90RWS Multi BK)
As of 2024, 12 MkI hulls remain unused. CV90 Mk IIIb IFV (Infantry fighting vehicle) 74 110 new hulls purchased in 2012, and 103 turret modernised from CV9030N purchased in 1994 + 7 new turrets purchased.
Equipment: For the 3 variants: rubber tracks, E30 turret, M153 Protector RWS. RECCE variant: rear mounted telescopic mast with Rheinmetall Vingtaqs II target acquisition and reconnaissance system (radar + camera + IR) C2: 3 command consoles + 1 standard IFV turretCV90 Mk IIIb "Vingtaqs II"RECCE (Reconnaissance / scout vehicle)21CV90 Mk IIIb "STRILED"C2 (Command and control vehicle)15ACSV G5 (design and production) (assembled)Multi-role vehicle and APC Armoured personnel carrier0 (+ 50 in service planned for 2023 - 2027)Designed and parts produced by FFG, assembled by Ritek in Norway. Variants ordered / planned:
M548 successor (2 variants): Variant 1: capacity for a 10 ft ISO container Variant 2: capacity for a 6.5 ft ISO container and a 5 ton-crane an electronic warfare variant Mentioned in other sections: 7 × ACSV G5 - ARV 6 × NOMADS GBAD 8 × Ground Master 200 MM/C radar
75–150 planned further acquisition. M113A2, M113F3 Multi-role vehicle and APC Armoured personnel carrier 288 In service since 1964. Today, they fill various support roles such as command vehicle, armoured ambulance, engineer vehicle. 288 vehicles have been rebuilt and upgraded as a part of Project 5026, including at least 97 M113F3s. 20 APCs donated to Ukraine in 2025.NM201 "Ildlederpanservogn, artilleri"Artillery forward observer14 (in 2015)tu.no - 6 meter høy mast gir CV90-styrken full oversikt over kampbildet (10th June 2015)M113A2-based vehicle for artillery forward observers. It is fitted with the VINTAQS observation system on a 2m mast. It consists of a thermal camera, VingRange laser range finder, VingEye CCD-camera and GPS. Wheeled armoured vehicles Sisu XA-185 Multi-role vehicle and APC Armoured personnel carrier 1 19 acquired between 1994 and 1996. Of these 9 were armoured ambulances, while 10 were APCs. Later all were converted to armoured ambulances. 18 donated to Ukraine in 2025. Sisu XA-186 (design) (manufactured) Multi-role vehicle and APC Armoured personnel carrier 16 22 delivered between 1994 and 1996:
18 APC (Armoured personnel carrier) 2 C2 (Command and control vehicle) 1 armoured ambulance 1 repair vehicle
6 APC-vehicles donated to Ukraine in 2025.
These vehicles are not amphibious. SISU XA-203N (design and made) (ambulance modifications) Armoured ambulance 34 The commissioned FFG in 2016 to convert 30 APC and command vehicles into "multi-role medical platform". This vehicle replaces the Sisu XA-185 ambulances. The first delivery took place in 2019, and entered service with the Army in 2020. Patria 6×6 Armoured command vehicle 0 (+20 on order) Norway joined the CAVS programme in September 2025.