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List of equipment of the Belgian Land Component

This is a list of the equipment used by the Belgian Land Component and Belgian Medical Component.

Individual equipment

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Camouflage pattern

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Model Image Origin Pattern type Environment Notes
MultiCam United States Disruptive pattern camouflage / woodland Universal [1]

Standard issued camouflage have been entering service since 2022 in the Belgian Armed Forces (except for the Naval Component).[2][3]

The MultiCam was already in service since 2016 with the Special Forces Group.

Jigsaw Belgium Jigsaw Temperate / central Europe [1]

Third variant, the M1999, of the Jigsaw pattern that entered service in 1999.

Fourth iteration, the M2005, that entered service around 2005, the white bits were removed.

Being phased out of the active forces, but is still used with some accessories.

Jigsaw Belgium Jigsaw Arid / desert [1]

Reused Jigsaw pattern, and entered in service in the Belgian contingent in Afghanistan (ISAF).

Phased out of the active forces., but is still used with some accessories.

M19 (NFP-Navy) Netherlands Flecktarn Naval [1]

The Naval Component selected the M19 (NFP-Navy), the same camouflage as the Royal Netherlands Navy.[4]

Clothing

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Model Images Origin Type Notes
G4 Combat Gear — Belgium Field uniforms The SSC Consortium (Sioen, Seyntex, Crye Precision) has been chosen to roll out the "Belgian Defense Clothing System" (B.D.C.S.) to the Belgian Land Component. Over the next 15 years, SSC will equip our military with new operational clothing and accessories for a total budget of 410 million euros.[5]

Other equipment

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Model Images Origin Type Notes
Combat helmet
Ops-Core FAST

Future Assault Shell Technology

United States Combat helmet 8,650 ordered in 2020.[6]
Hazmat
Joint Service General Purpose Mask M-50/M-51 United States Protective mask Adopted by the Belgian Army[7]
Night Vision
THEON MIKRON BNVD Greece
Germany 		Night vision [8]8,509 ordered by Belgium as of December 2024.[9]

Weapons

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Small arms

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Model Images Origin Type Calibre Notes
Handguns
FN Five-seven mk2 Belgium Semi-automatic pistol FN 5.7×28mm NATO Standard issue sidearm, ordered in 2014 in replacement of the Browning GP.[10]

Initial contract for 12,065 pistols

Glock 19 Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Used by:
  • SOBU (Special Operations Boat Unit)
  • SOED (Special operations engineer detachment)
  • DAS (Détachement d’Agents de Sécurité).
Submachine guns
FN P90 Belgium Personal defence weapon FN 5.7×28mm NATO Personal defence weapon used by medical component personnel and SFG - Special Operations Boat Unit.

Initial contract in 2014 for 865 P90.[10]

MP9-N  Switzerland Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Used by the DAS (Détachement d’Agents de Sécurité)
Rifles
FN F2000 Belgium Bullpup assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Used by SOR Pathfinders in limited quantities to serve alongside the FN SCAR
FN FNC M2 Belgium Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Standard-issue service rifle of the Belgian Land Component. In the process of replacement by the FN SCAR
FN FNC M3 Carbine
FN SCAR-L (CQC, STD) Belgium Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Standard service rifle of the Belgian special forces group. SCAR-L MK2 in use as the new standard service rifle for all combat units. Older SCAR-L MK1 are transferred to support units to replace the FN FNC. Will be adopted as the standard service rifle of the para & commando battalions
FN SCAR-H (CQC, STD) Belgium Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO 63 SCAR-H CQC ordered for special forces combat divers
Precision rifles
FN SCAR-H PR
FN SCAR-H TPR/MK20 SSR 		Belgium Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO 287 SCAR-H PR rifles. MK20 SSR used by the Belgian Military after the US Military adopts it
Accuracy International AX338 United Kingdom Bolt action sniper rifle 8.6×70mm
Barrett M107A1 United States Anti materiel sniper rifle 12.7×99mm NATO 59 delivered by the end of 2014
Machine guns
FN EVOLYS Belgium Ultra-light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO and

7.62×51mm NATO

20 ordered for evaluation [11]
FN Minimi 5.56 Mk3 Tactical SB Belgium Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO Standard issue LMG. Currently being updated to 'Mk3 Tactical SB' standards, featuring a shorter barrel, adjustable buttstock with shoulder rest, ergonomic railed handguard, new bipod assembly and cocking handle.
FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3 Belgium Light machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO The Belgian government signed a 2 million euro contract to replace all man portable MAG's with 242 Minimi's chambered in 7.62×51mm.
FN MAG Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Standard general-purpose machine gun. To be replaced with 242 7.62×51mm chambered Minimi's. Stay in use only as vehicle mounted machine gun.
M2HB QCB United States Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO Standard issue heavy machine gun
Shotguns
Remington Model 870 United States Pump action shotgun 12 gauge In service since 2008[12]
Benelli M4 Italy Semi-automatic combat shotgun 12-gauge Adopted on November 17, 2023, for counter-UAS operations by the Belgian Air Force.[13]
Grenade launchers
FN40GL Belgium Under barrel grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Used by special forces mounted under FN SCAR rifles. 507 on order to replace the F2000 on a squad based level
Heckler & Koch GMG Belgium Automatic grenade launcher 40×53mm HV Mounted on the army's Jankel FOX Rapid Reaction Vehicles[14]
Grenades
Mecar M72 HE Belgium Hand grenade NA Fragmentation hand grenade
M18 United States Smoke Grenade NA Smoke hand grenade
Miscellaneous
HAFLA Germany Hand-held flame-cartridge NA Single-shot, disposable incendiary weapon

Anti-tank weapons

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Model Images Origin Type Calibre Notes
Unguided anti-tank / material weapons
M72 LAW Norway

United States

Light rocket launcher 66 mm Standard short-range AT weapon on a squad based level.
RGW 90 HH Germany Recoilless guns 90 mm Supplements the M72 LAW as the medium-range AT weapon on a squad based level.[15] Orders:
  • 111 RGW90 AS in 2013[16]
  • 509 RGW90 AS in 2016
  • 390 in 2018
  • 1450 delivered in 2020.[17]
  • 4002 ordered in 2022[18][19][20]
Anti tank guided missiles
Spike-MR Israel

Germany

ATGM 130 mm 66 anti-tank missile systems are currently in use. Replaced the army's older MILAN ATGM.[21]

Will be replaced by the French Akeron MP. Will remain in service until 2030.[22]

Land mines
M6A2 Mine — United States Anti-tank Landmine NA Anti-tank mine

Indirect fire

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Artillery cannon

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Model Images Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes
GIAT LG1 - Mark II France Towed howitzer 105 mm

L/30

14 14 ordered in 1996, delivered in 1997.[23]

As of 2024, 14 remain in use.[24]

Mortars

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Model Images Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes
Mortars
Expal M-08 Spain Light infantry mortar 60 mm 65 [25]

The variant selected has an asymmetric bipode.

126 purchased (69 delivered in 2012,[25] 57 delivered in 2013[26]) As of 2020, 65 remain in service.[27]

Expal 81 MX2-KM Spain Mortar 81 mm 14 [28]

Mortars ordered in 2016 to Expal to replace the M1 Mortar. The contract amounted to €3.7 million.[27]

Used by:[28]

Mo-120 RT

Mortier 120 mm Rayé Tracté

France Heavy mortar 120 mm 28 As of 2024, 28 remain in service.[24]

32 were in service the previous years, 4 were donated to Ukraine in November 2022.[29]

To be replaced by the Griffon MEPAC (VBMR equipped with the 2R2M mortar system).[30]

Ammunition
Mecar 120 mm ammunition — Belgium Heavy mortar shells 120 mm — [31]

Mecar (KNDS Belgium) produces 120 mm mortar shells for the Belgian Army.[32]

Ceremonial cannon

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Model Images Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes
25-pounder United Kingdom

Canada

Field gun 105 mm

(transformed)

6 [33]

When purchased by the Belgian Land Component, the 25-pounder had a 3.45 in (87.63 mm) calibre.[34]

The stock of mostly Canadian made cannons was transformed by Cockerill into a 105 mm field gun compatible with NATO standards. It remained in active service until 1988.[34]

Some are still use for saluting duties.[34]

Vehicles

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Armoured vehicles

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
Armoured fighting vehicle
Piranha IIIC APC  Switzerland Armoured personnel carrier 64 Will be replaced by the VBMR Griffon from 2025[35]

Belgium converted to an all-wheeled force, and replaced their Leopard 1s with 242 Piranha IIIC in 7 variants.(138 vehicles from first fixed batch delivered,second and final batch cancelled)

These numbers include the second cancelled batch:

  • 99 FUS APC[36]
  • 32 DF30 fire support version with MK44 Bushmaster II in an ORCWS-30[36]
  • 18 DF90 fire support version with a 90 mm cannon [37]
  • 24 command post serving as a mobile command post[36]
  • 17 repair and recovery variants[36]
  • 18 engineer variants[36]
  • 12 ambulances[36]

In 2025, a total of 127 Piranha armed vehicles are in service, primarily within the land component, with some also deployed in the medical component.[38]

Piranha IIIC - DF30 Infantry fighting vehicle 19
Piranha IIIC - DF90 Assault gun 18
Piranha IIIC - AEV Military engineering vehicle 8
Piranha IIIC - ARV Armoured recovery vehicle 9
Piranha IIIC - Ambulance Armoured Ambulance 6
Piranha IIIC - C2 Armoured command post 14
Armoured personnel carriers
Pandur I Austria Armoured personnel carrier 31 44 vehicles went through a mid-life update to extend the service-life until 2035, the vehicle received a ballistic armour upgrade, mine protection, Slat armour, a 12.7mm remote weapon station and an engine upgrade.

[39] [40]

  • 39 reconnaissance variants
  • 9 ambulance variants
  • 4 maintenance variants

Between 1996 and 1998, 60 examples were built under license in Belgium.

7 were sold to Austria in 2016 (6 reconnaissance variants, 1 ambulance)[41]

In 2025 only 31 are operational.

Infantry mobility vehicle
ATF Dingo 2 MPPV Germany Infantry mobility vehicle 218

[42]

Will be replaced by the VBMR Griffon from 2025.[35]

2 vehicles destroyed by IED in Mali in 2019

  • 156 FUS variants for troop transport
  • 52 command post
  • 10 ambulance variants
LMV 'Lynx' Italy Infantry mobility vehicle 80

[43]

~360 sent to Ukraine.[43]
Oshkosh CLV 'Falcon' United States Infantry mobility vehicle / Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle 322 322 vehicles ordered to replace the Iveco LMV as the new command and liaison vehicle.

Will be named CLV 'Falcon' in Belgian service. First deliveries will arrive in 2023 until 2024.

The first units were delivered in January 2024 and are now in use with the IStar Battalion.[44]

  • 135 vehicles armed with FN DeFNder light RWS armed with a 7.62mm machine gun
  • 22 ambulance variants

Special operation vehicles

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
Special operations regiment
Jankel FOX RRV United Kingdom

Japan

Light rapid response vehicle - SOF 108 The RRV is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, for use by the Specials Forces, includes a removable armour kit to increase ballistic and mine protection. The vehicles will be fitted with a 360° ring mount which can be armed with a 12.7mm machine gun or an automatic grenade launcher.[45]
Jankel NP Aerospace: WOLF LTTV United Kingdom

Germany

Light troop transport vehicle - SOF 112/199 199 vehicles ordered the replace the aging Unimog JACAM and Unimog 1350l of the SFG and Paracommando units. The LTTV is based on the Unimog U5000 platform. Will feature removable mission modules that enable the vehicle to be re-rolled for operational platform versatility. Alongside a fully integrated suite of military sub-systems that includes a removable ballistic protection kit, a Roll-Over-Protection-System (ROPS), weapon mounts and communications fit.

Completion of the order is uncertain due bankruptcy Jankel Armoured Ltd [46] Remaining 87 vehicles will be built by NP Aerospace after acquiring the Assets of Jankel Armouring Limited.[47]

  • 27 special forces modules
  • 140 troop transport modules
  • 8 ambulance body modules
  • 24 logistics modules
Achtleiner Toyota Landcruiser 200

(illustration)

Austria

Japan

Civil armoured vehicles 42 [48]

Logistics equipment

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
Trucks
Unimog 1.9T West Germany

Germany

Light truck 61 Will be replaced by the new DAF 4x4 from 2022.
  • 10 Unimog 1.9T 4×4 JACAM variants
  • 47 Unimog 1.9T 4×4 Mistral variants
  • 4 Unimog 1.9T 4×4 SVB variants
Mercedes-Benz Actros Germany Transport truck 60 In service since 2002
Iveco M250 Italy Medium heavy truck 400 350 with optional removable ballistic protection kits. Will be replaced by the DAF 8x8.
Iveco ALC 8x4 Italy Autonomous load carrier 149 In service since 2004. Will be replaced by the DAF 8x8
DAF CF Military 4x4 — Czech Republic

Netherlands

Light truck 390

(636 ordered)

636 vehicles ordered
  • 410 trucks with containers
  • 174 trucks with flatbed and tarpaulin body
  • 52 trucks with crane and load body
DAF CF 8x8 Czech Republic

Netherlands

Heavy truck 150

(243 ordered)

243 vehicles ordered. Tatra chassis & armoured cabs (352) for 4x4 and 8x8 (Czech Republic); Paccar MX-13 engine (United States); DAF Trucks unarmoured cabs (Belgium)
DAF CF 8x8 tractor — Czech Republic

Netherlands

Heavy transport with armored Cabins 1

(9 +13 ordered)

  • 9 vehicles ordered. TATRA Defense Systems will produce the chassis and the armored Cabins in Czech Republic
  • 9 Broshuis 2-axle low-loader are including the order. Will be delivered in 2024.[49]
  • An additional 13 have been ordered.[50]
Scania T144 Sweden Heavy transport 26 In service since 2002. Will be replaced by the DAF Heavy Transport 8x8 from 2024
Handling equipment
Climax Forklift United Kingdom military forklift — Used by 29th Logistic Battalion[51][52]

Miscellaneous Vehicles

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
Groundhog United Kingdom Terrain vehicle[53] 38 In service since 2009
M-Gator United States Light utility vehicle — Used for medical evacuation
Utility vehicles
Ford Ranger Mexico

United States

Pick-ups 99

(110 ordered)

The Ford Ranger XLT and the Volkswagen Tiguan Life are the new 4x4 vehicles for Defense. They replace the current 4x4 fleet of 132 KIA Sportage and 50 Volkswagen Amarok.

[54]

Volkswagen Tiguan Germany SUV 30

(97 ordered)

Medical
BIONEAR Belgium Mobile lab 1

(3 ordered)

A total order of three fully-equipped vehicles was placed, two of which were donated to Ukrainian Armed Forces in an effort to offer medical support to patients, hit by the war.[55][56]

Engineering equipment

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Bridging equipment

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
Leopard 1 Leguan Germany armoured vehicle-launched bridge — Originally 9, currently unknown.

Still in use in 2021 by the 11th Engineer Battalion (Belgium)[57][58]

Recovery vehicles

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
Soframe CRV Taurus

"Combat recovery vehicle"

France

Germany

Armoured recovery vehicle 8/15 [59][60][61]

System specifications:[62]

  • Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×8, 30 tons
  • Crew: 3 soldiers
  • Passive protection, ballistic and anti mine armour, CBRN protection
  • Active protection: deFNder Light RCWS (with FN MAG machine gun and Rheinmetall ROSY 3×2×5EA smoke grenade discharger) and jamming system available,
  • Towing arm with 12 to 7 tons capacity at 2.3 meters
  • Main winch: 20 tons capacity

It replaces the Volvo Manumat, and is replacing the Renault Kerax.[62]

Soframe PRV Aurus

"Protected recovery vehicle"

France

Germany

Armoured recovery vehicle 1/13 [59][63][61]

System specifications:[62]

  • Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×8, 35 tons
  • Crew: 3 soldiers
  • Passive protection, ballistic and anti mine armour, CBRN protection
  • Active protection: deFNder Light RCWS (with FN MAG machine gun and Rheinmetall ROSY 3×2×5EA smoke grenade discharger) and jamming system available
  • Crane: Miller with 13 tons capacity
  • Towing arm with 12 to 7 tons capacity at 2.3 meters
  • Main winch: 20 tons capacity

It replaces the Volvo Manumat, and is replacing the Renault Kerax.[62]

Renault Kerax France Tow truck 27 In service since 2001, being replaced by the Soframe CRV and PRV.[59]System specifications:[62]
  • Renault Kerax 8×8
  • Crew: 5 soldiers
  • Unarmoured and unarmed
  • Crane: Palfinger, with 20 tons of maximal capacity, and 6.35 tons at full length
  • Towing arm with 20 tons of maximal capacity, and 8 tons at 2.9 meters.
  • Main winch: 19.9 tons capacity

Engineering machines

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
JCB HMEE United Kingdom military engineering vehicle 4 First vehicles arrived in 2022.

[64][65]

Reconnaissance and surveillance equipment

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
Thales Squire Block 2 [nl] Netherlands Man-portable ground surveillance radar 9 Purchased in 2018 to succeed to the EL-1205.[66]

Used by Jagers te Paard Battalion.[67][68]

Unmanned aerial vehicles

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Model Images Origin Type Role Quantity of UAV Notes
Insitu X-300

(US Navy designation: Boeing RQ-21 Blackjack)

United States UAV

Fixed-wing

ISTAR

Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance

4

(2 × 2)

[69]

2 systems ordered by the Belgian Land Component, in march 2021 with Luxembourg (2) and the Netherlands (3).[70]

Composition of the system for Belgium:[71]

  • 2 drones
  • 1 launcher
  • 1 command and control station
  • 1 data analysis station
  • 1 "skyhook" to recover it
  • 1 simulator
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma LE

Long endurance

United States UAV

Fixed-wing

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

8

(2 × 4)

4 systems RQ-20 Puma LE ordered in 2020, delivered in 2021.[72][73]

Each system is made of 2 drones and 1 Crysalis control station.

Notes:

  • some were leased temporarily from the US Army in 2017 during the Belgian mission in Iraq against ISIS.[74]
  • 8 additional systems RQ 20 Puma LE were planned to be purchased by 2025, the status of this programme is unclear.[75]
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven United States UAV

Fixed-wing

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

24

(8 × 3)

[76]

8 systems RQ-11 acquired in December 2016.[77]

Each system is made of 3 drones and 1 control station.

Air defence

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Anti-drone weapons

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Model Images Origin Type Notes
Portable anti-drone weapon
DroneGun Tactical — Australia Handheld RF jammer
  • The DroneGun Tactical and SkyWall Patrol systems were both visibly deployed by the Belgian Federal Police during high-profile international events such as the 2021 NATO Summit in Brussels, where they were used as part of the layered counter-UAV defense strategy protecting visiting dignitaries, including the President of the United States.[78]
  • Photographs and video clips of soldiers of the belgian army carrying these systems circulated on social media.[79]
Skywall Patrol United Kingdom Anti-drone capture system

Intervention and emergency equipment

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Fire vehicles

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity Notes
Renault D14 280E6 CCF 4×4

(illustration)

France Wildfire engine 1 [80]

Vehicle used at the Elsenborn military range [nl]. It is maintained by Fire Technics.

Explosive ordnance disposal

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Equipment operated by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Destruction Service [nl] (known in Flemish as the DOVO, Dienst voor Opruiming en Vernietiging van Ontploffingstuigen).

Model Images Origin Type Role Quantity Notes
SEDEE / DOVO Intervention vehicles
TT URO K6-26.16

Todo Terreno

Spain Off-roaf truck with crane — Unknown [81][82]

Vehicle supplied by TT URO Special. It is equipped with:

  • Truck mounted crane: HIAB X-HiDuo 138
  • Winch
Iveco Daily

(3rd gen - Daily VI 70C18 4×4)

Italy

Belgium

Off-road capable, 7-tons van — 6 [83][84]

Modified by Cammaert Trucks.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

(2nd generation, NCV3)

Germany Utility van — 4 4 purchased in 2013.[85]
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

(2nd generation facelift)

Germany Utility van — Unknown Latest variant, equipped with a winch.
Volkswagen Transporter

(T6 gen)

Germany Utility van — Unknown [86][87]
Ford Ranger XLT

(T6 gen - 1st facelift)

Mexico

United States

Pickup vehicle — Unknown [88]
Ford Ranger XLT

(T6 gen - 1st facelift)

— Mexico

United States

Pickup vehicle — Unknown Second variant, with a special cabin for robots and equipment, equipped with a winch.[89]
Protection equipment
Med-Eng EOD-9N Belgium

Belgium

Bomb suit — Unknown [90]
EOD robots
Exail Cameleon LG -E UGV [fr] — France Mini tracked UGV

Unmanned ground vehicle

Demining / EOD

Explosive ordnance disposal

8 [91][92][93]

Robot ordered in 2024, it is used now by the Belgian Combat Engineers and the Engineering School. Tue robot is equipped with a manipulator arm.

Foster-Miller TALON (engineer variant) United States Mini tracked UGV

Unmanned ground vehicle

Demining / EOD

Explosive ordnance disposal

Unknown [94][95][96][97]

Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million.

iRobot PackBot 510 EOD United States Mini tracked UGV

Unmanned ground vehicle

Demining / EOD

Explosive ordnance disposal

Unknown [96][97]

Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million.

Telerob Telemax [fr] Germany Mini tracked UGV

Unmanned ground vehicle

Demining / EOD

Explosive ordnance disposal

Unknown [96][97]

Part of the 3 robot types purchased in 2017 for €5 million.

Telerob tEODor I Germany Mini tracked UGV

Unmanned ground vehicle

Demining / EOD

Explosive ordnance disposal

3 [98][99]

Ordered in the 2000s.

Telerob tEODor II 2
Telerob tEODor III 6
Neutralisation systems
RE70 M3+ (Chemring Group) United Kingdom Non-recoiling disruptor system Bomb disposal Unknown [100][101][102][103]

Used to neutralise IED. explosive systems and ammunition.

BREACH MC (Chemring Group) VHF / UHF initiator

Research projects

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Unmanned ground vehicle

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Model Images Origin Type Role Quantity of UAV Notes
Milrem THeMIS

Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System

Estonia Tracked UGV

Unmanned ground vehicle

Multirole / R&D

Research and development

Unkown [104]

Robot used for a R&D programme known as iMUGS (Integrated modular inmanned ground system). The programme is under Estonian coordination, it is financed by PESCO, and other European countries contribute to the project.

Future equipment

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Equipment ordered

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity ordered Planned to enter service in Notes
Small weapons
Akeron MP France Anti-tank Guided Missile 761 2026 The Akeron MP was ordered in August 2023. It will be used with:[105]
  • Infantry ATGM: With a CLU (command launch unit), a man portable anti-tank launch unit It will replace the Spike MR which will retire by 2030.[105][106][107]
  • Jaguar EBRC: 2 on launchers of the Jaguar EBRC.
Armoured vehicles
EBRC Jaguar France AFV / ARV

Armoured fighting vehicle / Armoured reconnaissance vehicle

60 2026 60 vehicles ordered to replace the Piranha DF30 & DF90. Deliveries are planned to commence in 2026.

2 battalions will use the Jaguar. One existing Walloon battalion will have 30 Jaguars and an additional Flemish battalion will be deployed. This will probably be the 2/4th Cavalry Regiment Lancers Battalion which was disbanded in 2010, this will be recreated in Leopoldsburg and will receive 30 Jaguars.[108]

VBMR Griffon France APC

Armoured personnel carrier

382 2025 382 ordered to replace the Piranha and Dingo 2.[109]

The vehicle will be delivered starting from the end of 2025 in various versions:[110]

  • VTT - Armoured personnel carrier
  • Génie variant - Combat engineering & Recovery
  • Ambulance/Santé variant - Medical evacuation
  • EPC/VOA variant - Forward observer & Command and control.
Indirect fire
CAESAR NG France Self-propelled artillery 28 2027 [111]

Orders:

  • 9 ordered in May 2022 as part of the CaMo 2 programme for €62 million.[112]
  • 19 additional approved for purchased in December 2023, signed in February 2024.[111][113]

28 Caesar to equip:[114]

  • 1 regiment - 24 Caesar (3 batteries with 8 Caesar each)
  • 4 Caesar for training
Mecar 155mm ammunition France Belgium 155mm artillery shells — 2026 [115][116]

Mecar (now KNDS Belgium) will supply 155mm ammunition to the Belgian Army for the CAESAR NG.

Griffon MEPAC France Mortar Carrier 24 2028 [117]

February 2024, purchase of 24 Griffon MEPAC as part of the CaMo programme (phase 2). The purchased was approved in December 2023 by the Belgian Council of Ministers to replace the Mo-120 RT.[118][119]

Equipment of the MEPAC mortar carriers:[120]

  • VBMR Griffon vehicle
  • 2R2M mortar system
  • Artillery command and control system
  • Thales BARAGE jammer

The MEPAC systems will equip two batteries with two platoons each from 2028.[117]

Mortar ammunition

(illustration)

TBD Mortar ammuniton — 2025 - 2031 [121]

Tender launched in 2025 for the purchase of mortar ammunition.

Emergency vehicles
Fire Technics NV

(based on Renault K-truck 4×4)

(illustration)

France Multi-role fire truck 5 2025 In addition to firefighting, the vehicles also support demining exercises, shooting drills, and the testing of new weapons.[122]
UGV / Robot
L3Harris Technologies T4 —

(illustration)

Australia EOD robot

Explosive ordnance disposal

14 2026 [123]

Robot selected and ordered in June 2025, to equip the DOVO [nl].

Air defence
Piorun Poland MANPAD launcher

Man portable air defence

40 2025 Letter of intent for the Piorun signed in May 2025 to purchase 200 to 300 Piorun missiles.[124]

Order signed in July 2025 worth €137 million for hundreds of missiles with 40 launchers.[125]

MANPAD missile

Man portable air defence

Hundreds 2025
MBDA Mistral 3 France MANPAD

Man portable air defence

Unknown 2025 or 2026 Letter of intent signed in June 2023 to purchase the Mistral 3 with multiple other countries (Cyprus, Estonia, France and Hungary). Thie intention is for a framework agreement for the acquisition of 1,000 missiles, with a first firm order of 500 missiles.[126]

In June 2024, the framework agreement for the order of the Mistral 3 was signed by the DGMR.[127]

In November 2025, additional countries joined the agreement for a total of 1,500 missiles (Denmark, Romania, Slovenia, Spain).[128]

Planned investments

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Model Images Origin Type Quantity planned Notes
Summarised CaMo needs
CaMo armoured vehicles – France

Belgium

AFV

Armoured fighting vehicles

+ 1,034 [129][130]

382 VBMR Griffon, 60 EBRC Jaguar, 24 Griffon MEPAC ordered.

With the VBAE [fr] and the VBMR-L Serval and the three vehicles mentioned above, the Belgian Land Component expects to receive a total of 1,500 armoured vehicles.[129]

Armoured vehicles
VBMR Griffon

Véhicule blindé multi-rôle

France

Belgium

Multirole armoured vehicle 92 [131]

KNDS France transmitted an offer to the DGA (French defence procurement agency) as part of the CaMo programme (phase 3) for 92 VBMR Griffon.

VBMR-L Serval

Véhicule blindé multi-rôle léger

France

Belgium

Multirole armoured vehicle 123

(CaMo Phase 3)

+67 - 249

[131]

KNDS France transmitted an offer to the DGA (French defence procurement agency) as part of the CaMo programme (phase 3) for 123 VBMR-L Serval.

In October 2024, The Belgian Armed Forces mentioned its interest for 190 to 372 VBMR-L Serval. The variants included are:[132]

  • V/SHORAD (mentioned under the section "Air defence" in this table)
  • Command vehicles for the general staff
  • Communication vehicle for the transmissions
  • Vehicles for the artillery
VBAE [fr]

Véhicule blindé d’aide à l'engagement

– France

Belgium

IMV

Infantry mobility vehicle

– [133]

Vehicle in development in collaboration between France (Arquus, KNDS France) and Belgium (John Cockerill Defence), and supervised by OCCAR.[134]

The cooperation agreement was signed in December 2023.[135]

Logistics vehicles
Logistics vehicles – TBD Trucks 1,199 [136]

Logistics fleet to grow from 901 vehicles to 2,100 vehicles.

Artillery
MLRS programme

TBD MLRS

Multiple launch rocket system

– [137]

Needs for a MLRS system, to be selected / purchased in 2026.[138]

Likely to be purchased in collaboration with France. Both countries are looking for two competing sovereign consortiums for this programme, or off-the-shelf solutions.[139]

Potential systems:

Deep Strike proframme RCM2:

JFS-M:

CTM-290:

TBD Surface-to-surface missile – [137]

The Deep Strike programme looks to get the capacity to hit strategic targets from a distance.

Several missiles could fit that expectation, some already in service, some in development, and some concepts proposed. Among the possible candidates:

Engineering vehicles
EGC

Engin du Génie de Combat

– France

Belgium

AEV

Armoured engineering vehicle

30 [149]

Part of the CaMo collaboration framework, approved by both countries in June 2024.

Project lead by OCCAR, 200 to be manufactured in total, 30 expected for Belgium.[150][151]

Likely system based on the CNIM Auroch (8×8), and to be developed in colaboration with KNDS France, Texelis.

Bridge-layer

(illustration)

TBD AVLB

Armoured vehicle-launched bridge

– [152][153]

New systems to replace those donated to Ukraine; critical for river crossings and combat engineering support.

Boats
DRHIB

Droppable Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats

TBD RHIB

Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats

6 [154][155]

Open tender launched in June 2025 with an option for 3 additional boats for the Netherlands Maritime Special Operations Forces.

Air defence
SAMP/T - NG [fr]

Système sol-air moyenne portée terrestre - new generation

France

Italy

Medium to long range air-defence system /

Anti-medium range ballistic defence system

3 [156][136]

3 fire units expected to be ordered.[157][158]

MIM-104 Patriot PAC3+

United States
NASAMS-3 Norway

United States

Short to medium range air-defence system 9 [156][159]

As part of the Belgian investments, the armed forces are expected to purchase fire units compatible with the ones used by the Netherlands. The purchase would be made in common with Luxembourg, with 9 for Belgium and 1 for Luxembourg.[160][161]

Budget of €2.5 billion.[159]

Skyranger 30  Switzerland SPAAG

Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun

20 [156][162]

Base vehicle not specified yet.

Existing variants of other clients use the GTK Boxer, the Pandur I EVO, the Piranha V and the PMMC G5.

VBMR-L Serval - V/SHORAD

Véhicule blindé multi-rôle léger

– France

Italy

SPAAW - V/SHORAD

Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon - very short range

– [132]

Short range air defence based on 2-3 vehicles:

  • 1 VBMR-L Serval equipped with a remote turret with Mistral-3 missiles
  • 1 VBMR-L Serval equipped with a Saab Giraffe 1X radar
  • 1 SPAAG with a 30mm canon (likely the Skyranger 30 as mentioned above).


Former equipment

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Extended content
An M75 APC at the Brussels Army Museum

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