This is a partial list of equipment currently used by the Austrian Armed Forces.
Personal equipment Clothing Model Image Origin Pattern Environment / colour scheme Notes Camouflage Organic, non-pixelated pattern Temperate environment New standard camouflage to equip the whole force, selected in 2017, fielded since 2019. Colours of the camouflage: grey, dark olive, medium olive, lichen green, khaki, and sand. Organic, non-pixelated shapes Arid / desert environment New "standard" desert camouflage, to be used in cases of deployments in arid regions by the general troops. It has been supplied since 2022. Colours of the camouflage: black, grey, khaki and sand/tan. Single colour Temperate environment / khaki Former standard camouflage, being replaced by the Tarnanzug neu ÖBH. It is used with the Kampfanzug 03 combat uniform. Tarndruck Beige PXL Digital pattern Arid / desert environment This pattern was presented in 2011 in parallel with a Central Europe variant of the same pattern. The desert / arid colour scheme variant was developed to replace the solid color sand/tan uniforms used until then by troops deployed in peace keeping missions in arid regions. It was observed in 2020, for international missions such as in Lebanon, with the UNIFIL troops. This pattern is being replaced by two patterns: the Tarnanzug Beige ÖBH as a standard pattern for peace keeping missions in arid regions the MultiCam Arid™ to by used by the Austrian Special Forces (Jagdkommando) in arid regions Tarndruck SEK PXL Digital pattern Multi-environment The Bundesheer was looking for new camouflage patterns for the special forces. A central Europe colour scheme was initially developed and a sand camouflage as well, both were presented in 2011. After an evaluation, a new variant was developed and presented in 2014. It combines both variants for a muli-environment result. It is considered as an Austrian digital MultiCam type of camouflage. This pattern is the same as the Tarndruck Beige PXL, and the colour scheme mixes those of the Tarndruck Central Europe and the Tarndruck Beige PXL. This pattern has been approved and implemented in the Jagdkommando. Later on, the decision was made to supplement it with the MultiCam™ pattern. MultiCam™ Woodland pattern Multi-environment Used by the Jagdkommando and in the past by soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. Initially used with CLAW GEAR combat uniform, and in 2022, a new combat uniform by CARINTHIA started to be used. MultiCam Arid™ – Woodland pattern Arid / desert environment Used by the Jagdkommando and observed for the first time in 2022 at SOFEX 2022. The combat uniform is supplied by CARINTHIA.
Protection equipment Model Image Origin Type Notes Ballistic helmet SPECTRA helmet Kevlarhelme Combat helmet Introduced in 1994, supplied by MSA Gallet. Ops-Core Sentry XP Mid Cut Helmet Kampfhelme 2015 Combat helmet Initial contract in 2016 for 20,000 helmets, which entered service from 2017, and progressively replace the SPECTRA helmet. Additional contract in May 2021 with Gentex Corp for 18,000 helmets for €14.1 million. CBRN Protection Dräger M2000 – CBRN respiratory mask 40,800 masks
Electronic equipment Model Image Origin Type In service Notes Theon night vision goggles 3D night vision goggles 4,000 Ordered for €70.7 million.
Infantry weapons Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Field Knives Glock knife Field Knife – Pistols Glock 17 P 80 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Standard-issue pistol, upgraded to Gen 3 standard between 2002 and 2003. Glock 17 Gen 5 FDE Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Generation 5 FDE variant in use with the Jagdkommando. Glock 26 P26 Semi-automatic subcompact pistol 9×19mm Parabellum In use with the Jagdkommando. 300 purchased. Glock 21 Semi-automatic pistol .45 ACP Primary weapon of the Kampfschwimmer (subset of the Jagdkommando).https://www.e-periodica.ch/cntmng?pid=sol-004:2013:88::1083 Page 4 Submachine guns Glock 18C P 18C Selective-fire pistol 9×19mm Parabellum In use with the Jagdkommando. FN P90 Personal defence weapon FN 5.7×28mm NATO In use with the Jagdkommando and military police. Assault rifles Steyr AUG A1 MOD StG 77 A1 MOD Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Standard issue assault rifle in service. 14'400 are being upgraded to the StG 77 A1 MOD standard.
A3 housing Steyr 3x scope and top mounted Aimpoint T2 red dot Rheinmetall TLLM tactical laser light module Steyr AUG A1 MOD Nightfighter StG 77 A1 MOD Nightfighter – Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO New rifles for the armed forces, 4,000 purchased, and deliveries starting in April 2025. Specifications: Aimpoint Micro T2 red-dot on top, and a triple magnification device below Coating on the rifle less visible to night vision Steyr AUG A1 MP StG 77 A1 MP – Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO 600 StG 77 A1 MP procured. Variant used by the Austrian Military Police, adopted in 2018. Rifle equipped with: Picatinny rail top Aimpoint Micro T1 red dot Aimpoint 3×Mag-1 magnifier Rheinmetall Vario Ray laser and light module mounted on the right side Ase-Ultra flash hider Steyr AUG A3 SF StG 77 A2 Kommando Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO In use with the Jagdkommando and the Jägerbataillon 25.https://www.bmlv.gv.at/archiv/a2017/einsatzausruestung/pdf/beschaffungsoffensive.pdf Page 6 A2 Kommando rifles are equipped with various attachements such as grenade launchers, optics and suppressors. Machine guns Rheinmetall MG3 MG 74 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Standard issue infantry support general purpose machine gun. Also used as coaxial machine gun of the Leopard 2A4. FN MAG MG MAG General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Vehicle mounted machine gun:
coaxial machine gun with Ulan IFV roof-mounted on Leopard 2A4. side weapon with S-70 Blackhawk M2 Browning 12,7 mm üsMG M2 Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATOStandard use heavy machine guns and mounted on vehicles and helicopters. Sniper rifles Steyr SSG 69 SSG 69 P4 Bolt-action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Standard issue precision rifle. Heckler & Koch HK417P lSSG HK417P (Ö) (leichtes Scharfschützengewehr) Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO 72 HK417P purchased. In use with the Jagdkommando Accessories:
Kahles K624i telescopic sight Safran Vectronix NiteSpotMR (residual light night vision attachment) Rheinmetall FCS-TacRay Ballistic (fire control system) Steyr SSG 08A2 mSSG Steyr 08A2 (mittleres Scharfschützengewehr) Bolt-action sniper rifle 8.6×70 mm (known as .338 Lapua Magnum) 120 SSG 08A2 purchased. In use with the Jagdkommando. Rifles equipped with Kahles K624i telescopic sights. Barrett M82A1 sSSG M82 A1 (Schweres Scharfschützenwaffensystem) Bolt-action anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO 102 Rifles equipped with Kahles K624i telescopic sights. Shotguns Remington Model 870 Pump action shotgun 12 gauge In use with the Jagdkommando Ceremonial rifle FN FAL StG 58 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Former service rifle, now used as a ceremonial weapon by Austrian Guard Companies. Grenade launchers Madritsch Weapon Technology ML40 Mk2 Single grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Standard issue grenade launcher, equipped with Aimpoint Micro. Madritsch Weapon Technology ML40 Mk2 – Under-barrel grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Used with the StG 77 A2 Kommando. Steyr GL40 Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Used with rubber weapons by the military police. Man-portable anti-tank systems RBS-56B Bill 2 PAL 2000 "Bill" Anti-tank weapon – 339 launchers, and 2,000 missiles purchased in 1996. Carl Gustaf M2 8,4 cm PAR 66/79 Recoilless rifle – Land mines ATM 2000E – Anti-tank Landmine N/A Model 67 mine – Anti-tank Landmine N/A ATM-6 and ATM-7 mines – Anti-tank Landmine N/A
Indirect Fire Model Image Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes Mortars L16 81mm mortar 8,1cm mGrW 82 Infantry mortar 81 mm – Hirtenberger M12-1111 12 cm GrW 86 Heavy mortar 120 mm 85 Artillery M109 PzHb M109 A5Ö Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm L/39 53 M109 Rechenstellenpanzer M109 Command and artillery computing station – –
Vehicles Armoured vehicles Model Image Origin Type In service Notes Armoured fighting vehicles Leopard 2A4 KPz Leopard MBT Main battle tank 56 114 purchased in 1996 from the Netherlands as part of the "Mech-Paket" in a broader effort to modernise all mechanised units. They entered service in 1997. In 2006, the number of active tanks was reduced to 40, two tank batallions. In 2011, 40 tanks were sold to KMW. In 2017, the decision was made to reactivate a new tank battalion to reach a total of 56 tanks. In 2023, the decision was made to upgrade existing fleet to the Leopard 2NV standard, with a total of 58 tanks to be upgraded. In 2026, first upgraded tanks entered service. ASCOD SPZ Ulan IFV Infantry fighting vehicle 112 112 IFV ordered in 1999, it entered service in 2002. Turret Steyr SP30 equipped with a autocanon (30×173 mm) and a FN MAG coaxial machine gun. Modernisation decided in 2023:
Replacement of optics and electronic components of the fire control system Overhaul of the drivetrain New air conditioning system Mounts for the SAAB Barracuda camouflage
In 2026, first upgraded vehicles entered service. Armoured vehicles multi-role Pandur I (A3) Mannschafts Transportpanzer Pandur A3 (MTPz) APC Armoured personnel carrier 68 68 Pandur ordered in the 1990s, and it entered service in 1996. Equipment: Manned weapon station equipped with M2 Browning First modernisation MTPz A1/UN 2004. mine protection seats new telecommunications equipment new cabling for the central electrical system new heater Second modernisation MTPz A2, 2010. ELSAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS rear-view camera camouflage nets Third modernisation MTPz A3, 2017. Upgraded ballistic protection with RUAG SidePRO-KE Additional mine protection with RUAG MinePRO Mechanical improvements Mannschafts Transportpanzer Pandur Evo (MTPz Pandur Evo) APC Armoured personnel carrier 64 (+36 on order) Vehicle made by GDELS Steyr, it entered service in 2019. Crew of 3 (driver, gunner, commander) and 8 seats for a fighter group. Main equipment: ELSAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS Saab Barracuda camo
Orders: 34 ordered in December 2016 (€105 million) 30 ordered in January 2021 (€106 million) 36 ordered in September 2022, to be delivered by the end of 2025. BvS10 MkIIB AUT Universal Geländefahhrzeug BVS10 Hägglunds Tracked articulated vehicle 32 32 purchased in 2016 for €85 million, entering service in 2018. Equipment and specifications:
ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS "Combat NG" battlefield management system Improved mine protection 360° observation system ATF Dingo 2 A1 PatSi Allschutzfahrzeug Dingo 2 Infantry mobility vehicle 20 20 ordered in October 2004, it entered service in 2005. Equipment: KMW 1530 RCWS with a Rheinmetall MG3 (MG 74) ATF Dingo 2 A3 PatSi Allschutzfahrzeug Dingo 2 Infantry mobility vehicle 46 Purchases:
14 ordered in April 2016 32 ordered in March 2017, deliveries in 2017 - 2018
Equipment:
ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS IR headlight Iveco LMV Geschütztes Mehrzweckfahrzeug Husar / Husar MP (GMF Husar) Infantry mobility vehicle / military police 123150 Iveco LMV purchased, 27 in specialised variants (see below). It entered service in 2008. Equipment:
ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS Mine and NBC protection Rear view camera Radar absorbing paint Iveco LMV Geschütztes Mehrzweckfahrzeug Husar PsyOps (GMF Husar PsyOps) Psychological operation 3 Part of the military police mission. Equipment:
ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS Loudspeaker LRAD-500X Mine and NBC protection Rear view camera Radar absorbing paint Observation and reconnaissance Iveco LMV BAA-EO Geschütztes Mehrzweckfahrzeug Husar (BAA-EO GMF Husar) – Observation and reconnaissance vehicle 22 22 ordered in November 2013.Page 6 (Bergefahrzeuge schwer/Rad gepanzert) https://www.bmlv.gv.at/download_archiv/pdfs/bilanz_doskozil.pdf It entered service in 2017. 12 for reconnaissance companies, 6 for artillery observation teams, 4 for the Jagdkommando. Equipment:
ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS