List of equipment of the Royal Netherlands Army

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

Personal equipment

Camouflage Model Image Origin Pattern type Environment / colours Notes M19 NFP-Multitone Netherlands Fractal Pattern Flecktarn Universal Standard camo used whenever possible and during training.

Colour scheme used for carrying vest and backpack. M19 NFP-Green Netherlands Fractal Pattern Flecktarn Temperate / central-Europe / urban Temperate alternative camo if the vegetation makes the multitone not ideal. M19 NFP-Tan Netherlands Fractal Pattern Flecktarn Arid / desert Desert alternative camo when required by the mission.

Camouflage patterns Uniforms Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Interim combat clothing Clothing – DOKS future combat clothing programme delayed (layered type clothing).

Protective equipment Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Ballistic protection Batlskin Viper P6N Combat helmet 48,800 Supplied by Galvion. 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. Protectievest Bulletproof vest 7,000 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. TYR Tactical Female Enhanced EP'IC Integrated Carrier Bulletproof vest 1,530 (+ 7,000 option) 1,500 used for missions, 30 for research.

NFP-Multitone camouflage. Draagvest B Bulletproof carrying vest 7,000 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 – Soft ballistic plates – Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B Hard ballistische platen — Hard ballistic plates — Exist for Protectievest and for Draagvest B NBC protection Avon FM5<0 Gas Mask / respirator – DPM Hazmat suit level 4 – NBC protection suit - level 4 –

Load-carrying equipment Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Draagvest A Carrying vest 7,000 MOLLE loop system to mount pouches.

Almost always used with the bulletproof vest Protectievest. 9-liter backpack Tactical backpack 7,000 Can be zipped onto the protection vest. 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 Tactical backpack 7,000 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 Without the side pouch = 55 liters Heavy backpack – Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available. 80-liter backpack With the side pouches = 80 liters Heavy backpack – Base in NFP-Multitone camouflage, with rain covers in NFP-Tan or NFP-Green available. Set of pouches for equipment Pouches 7,000 Part of the VOSS (Enhanced Operational Soldier System) project.

NFP-Multitone camouflage.

Weapons Pistols Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Glock 17 Gen4 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.

Infantry Rifles Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Colt Canada C7NLD Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO 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. Colt Canada C8NLD Carbine HK416A5 Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Standard service carbine of the Korps Commandotroepen, the Pathfinder Platoon of 11 Air Assault Brigade and engineer divers. SIG MCX Carbine (Virtus) .300 AAC Blackout 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 Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes FN Minimi Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO Standard light machine gun. (Currently the MK3 model is in use) FN MAG General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Standard general-purpose machine gun. M2HB-QCB Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO Standard heavy machine gun.

Precision rifles Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Heckler & Koch HK417 Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Designated marksman rifle in use with the Korps Commandotroepen and infantry sniper groups. Accuracy International AWM Bolt action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO / 8.6×70mm In the process of being replaced by Accuracy AX rifles Accuracy International AX Bolt action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO / 8.6×70mm Gradually replacing the Accuracy AWM rifles. The .308 Winchester caliber is exclusively used by snipers of the Korps Commandotroepen. Barrett M107A1 Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Anti-material rifle in use with sniper groups throughout the army. Fitted with a Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PMII LP scope.

Shotguns Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Mossberg M590A1 Pump action shotgun 12 gauge Used for jungle warfare and door breaching.

Grenades Model Image Origin Type Notes RUAG HG85 "Nr. 300/Nr. 330" Hand grenade Nr. 300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85 grenade.

Grenade launchers Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Heckler & Koch AGW Automatic grenade launcher 40×53mm HV Automatic grenade launcher in use throughout the army. Both man-portable and vehicle-fitted versions in use. Heckler & Koch UGL Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Mounted under C7 rifles and C8 carbines. M320 Grenade Launcher Module Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV In use with special forces of the Korps Commandotroepen.

Anti-tank weapons Model Image Origin Type Diameter Notes M72A3 LAW 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. Panzerfaust 3 Rocket propelled grenade 110 mm warhead 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. New procurement in 2020. Spike MR (licence) Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm Previously known as "GILL" in the Dutch Army. Selected in June 2001, ordered in August 2001: 297 launchers, 2,400 missiles to Euromissile GmbH and Thales Nederlands for USD $150 million. First delivery in 2004.

Range: Spike LR (licence) Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm 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. 84 missiles received in 2017 and 2018.

Range: Spike LR2 (licence) Anti-tank guided missile 152 mm Approved by the parliament in September 2024, to be ordered in October 2024 and enter service in 2026. They will replace the Spike MR, and also equip the modernised CV90. A new launch unit iCLU will also be ordered.

Range: , and NLOS capabilities.

Weapons accessories Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Aimpoint 3× — Day telescopic sight — Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. Schmidt & Bender 3-12×50 Day telescopic sight — Used with the HK417 DMR and the Accuracy International AX. Schmidt&Bender 5-25×56 PMII LP Day telescopic sight — Thales MUNOS WS-4 Multiple Use Night Observation System Weapon Sight-4 — Night sight — Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. Knights AN/PVS26 LRLP — Night sight (passive residual light amplifier in front of telescopic sight) — Used with the Accuracy International AX. FLIR Sniper — Night sight — Used with the Barrett M107A1. Aimpoint CompM2 Non-magnified red dot — Used with the HK417 DMR. Aimpoint CompM4 Non-magnified red dot — Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. Rheinmetall LMD Laser module double beam — IR Laser sight — Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8. Rheinmetall VarioRay LLM Laser light module Laser sightTactical light — Used by the KCT with the Colt C7/C8 and HK416A5. Brügger&Thomet handle/ tripod Vertical handle / tripod — Used by the regular infantry with the Colt C7/C8.

Electronic and optical equipment

Night vision Model Image Origin Type Number Notes XACT 32 NV Micro night vision monocular Night vision goggles 4,300

Observation and targeting equipment Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Swarovski — Spotting scope — Leica vector 21B Binocular / rangefinder / compass / Digital Advances GPS Receiver — Safran MOSKITO TI™ Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers) 980 Moskito ordered by the Dutch Armed Forces:

980 for the Army 22 for the Air Force 236 for the Navy / Marine Corps 28 for the Marechaussée Safran JIM Compact Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers) — Artillery targeting system Safran STERNA Goniometer — Thales LF28A Laser target designator — JTAC equipped with:

Thales LF28A Infrared pointer Izlid 1000P Leica vector 21B binoculars GETAC laptop AN/PRC 117 Radio (communications with pilot and satellite) AN/PRC 152 Radio (encrypted communications between JTAC and pilot)

Combat Vehicles Main battle tanks Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Leopard 2A6MA2 MBT Main battle tank 18 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. The 18 tanks have been modernised and are equipped with Dutch communications and information systems. These modifications enable digital communications with Dutch units.

Infantry fighting vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes CV9035NL Mk IIIC IFV Infantry fighting vehicle 128 192 CV9035 MkIII (184 IFV, 8 instruction vehicles) ordered in December 2004, entered service from 2008.

44 were sold to Estonia in 2014 (148 left, of which 136 used in service before modernisation).

MLU of 128 vehicles to the standard MkIIIC (delivery by 2027):

122 ordered in 2021 with an option to modernise 19 additional vehicles 6 instruction vehicles for modernisation

MLU taking place at Van Halteren Technologies in the Netherlands. The main modernisation includes:

New BAE D-Series turret Elbit Iron Fist Light Kinetic (IFLK) active protection system ATGM Spike LR2 launcher New drive elements (modernised active suspension VCS G4, rubber tracks)

Of the 20 CV90 not modernised, 15 chassis are to be used for the Mjölner mortar carrier.Instruction vehicles8

Armoured fighting vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Boxer Multi role armoured vehicle 200 (+106) Produced by ARTEC (JV between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Netherlands). Operational since 2014, inititally 200 vehicles ordered in five variants:

36 command posts 52 ambulances 92 engineering troops vehicles 12 cargo vehicles 8 driver training vehicle