List of equipment of the Romanian Armed Forces

This is a list of equipment of the Romanian Armed Forces currently in service and storage

Infantry equipment

Individual equipment

Clothing ModelImageOriginType DetailsCamouflageM2017Camouflage patternIntroduced in 2017 to replace the DPM camouflage. Similar to MultiCam.MultiCamCamouflage patternMade by UF PRO. In use with the special forces, mountain troops, paratroopers and ISR units.

Protection ModelImageOriginType DetailsHelmetsStimpex ST-4Combat helmetPASGT type helmet.Stimpex STI-HC22Combat helmetHigh Cut, NVG compatible. Provides level IIIA ballistic protection.OR-201Combat helmetNot seen in active service recently.Ops-Core FASTCombat helmetUsed by special forces.Schuberth M100 Combat helmetUsed by special forces, delivered by Rotman Industries SRL in Romania.MICHCombat helmetUsed by the DCSL special forces detachment.Ballistic protection equipmentStimpex VST-1Bulletproof vest With MOLLE system. Provides level II, IIA, IIIA, or NIJ 0101.06 protection levels.Stimpex VST-PC22Bulletproof vestFeatures MOLLE panels and quick release systems. Provides front, back and side level III, IIIA and IV protection levels.EOD-9Bomb suitAdvanced Bomb Suit manufactured by Med-Eng. Used by EOD troops.

Night vision equipment ModelImageOriginType DetailsAN/PVS-14Monocular Night Vision DeviceIOR MVN-1XMonocular Night Vision Device925 monocular night vision goggles, part of a contract launched by MApN.IOR OVN-CBinocular Night Vision Device3,024 binocular night vision goggles and another 131 goggles fitted with the 3X device, part of a contract launched by MApN.

Infantry weapons

Small arms ModelImageOriginType Caliber Details KnivesBayonet —Used with the PM md. 63/65 and PSL rifles.Bayonet —Used with the PA md. 86 rifle. PistolsSIG Sauer P320 Semi-automatic pistol9×19 mm Parabellum Will be the standard Romanian pistol as part of the SAI program funded through SAFE. Will be produced locally at Cugir.Pistol model 2000 Semi-automatic pistol9×19 mm Parabellum Standard service pistol. Modernized version of Pistol md. 1995. In 2021, a new version of the pistol, called "Pandurul" was presented. A first phase of 1,000 model 2021 pistols entered Romanian army service. Semi-automatic pistol9×19 mm Parabellum Not to be confused with Carpați model 1995.Glock 17 Semi-automatic pistol9×19 mm Parabellum Used by troops on deployment and several special operations forces.Glock 19 Semi-automatic pistol9×19 mm Parabellum Used by special forces.Heckler & Koch USP Semi-automatic pistol9×19 mm Parabellum Used by Detașamentul Special de Protecție și Intervenție (DSPI) special operations detachment.SIG Sauer P226 Semi-automatic pistol9×19 mm Parabellum Used by special forces.CZ P-10 C Semi-automatic pistol9×19 mm Parabellum 40 S&W CZ P-10 C NATO Suppressor Ready pistols used by units of the Romanian Land Forces. Submachine gunsHK MP5 Submachine gun9×19 mm ParabellumUsed by special forces.HK UMP9 Submachine gun9×19 mm ParabellumUsed by special forces.Uzi Submachine gun9×19 mm ParabellumMini Uzi used by military police. Assault rifles and carbinesSIG516 G3 Assault rifle5.56×45 mm NATOWill be the standard Romanian assault rifle as part of the SAI program funded through SAFE. Will be produced locally at Cugir.PA md. 86 Assault rifle5.45×39 mmStandard service rifle, will be replaced by 100,000 new rifles.PM md. 63/65/90 Assault rifle7.62×39 mm Romanian Navy and Army reserve.HK416 Assault rifle5.56×45 mm NATOStandardized assault rifle used by special forces.HK G36 Assault rifle5.56×45 mm NATOUsed by special forces.M4 carbine Assault rifle5.56×45 mm NATOUsed by special forces.M5 carbine Assault rifle5.56×45 mm NATOColt CZ Group carbine used by various units.Steyr AUG Bullpup assault rifle5.56×45 mm NATOUsed by special forces.SIG 551 LB Assault rifle5.56×45 mm NATOUsed by special forces.SIG 553 Carbine5.56×45 mm NATOUsed by Detașamentul de Căutare-Salvare prin Luptă (DCSL) special forces detachment of the Romanian Air Force. Machine gunsPM md. 64 Light machine gun 7.62×39 mmRomanian version of RPK, standard LMG, will be replaced by new LMGs.PM md. 93 Light machine gun5.45×39 mmRomanian version of RPK-74.M249 light machine gun Light machine gun5.56×45 mm NATOUS version of FN Minimi. Used by special forces.Mitraliera md. 66 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×54 mmRRomanian version of PKM, standard GPMG.Vektor SS-77 General-purpose machine gun7.62×51 mm NATO 215 SS-77 MK1 purchased in 2008M240 medium machine gun General-purpose machine gun7.62×51 mm NATOUsed by special forces. Also mounted use on HMMWV. In the Stage I (Phase 2) of the MBT, MoND wants to complete the Abrams-equipped battalion's capabilities with 54 M240 machine guns.Dillon Aero M134D Rotary machine gun7.62×51 mm NATOMounted on IAR 330 helicopters.DShK Heavy machine gun 12.7×108 mm and 12.7×99 mm NATO Mainly mounted use (tanks, URO VAMTAC and Humvee), but also on tripod.Browning M2HB-QCB Heavy machine gun12.7×99 mm NATOMounted use. Precision riflesPSL Designated marksman rifle 7.62×54 mmRBased on the AK-47 mechanism and similar in design to the Russian SVD, will be replaced by new snipers in the contract for 240,000 arms.M110 Sniper rifle 7.62×51 mm NATOUsed by special forces.ArmaLite AR-10 SuperSASS Sniper rifle 7.62×51 mm NATO215 purchased in 2008 with BAE Systems AN/PAS-13C TWS.Brügger & Thomet APR Sniper rifle 7.62×51 mm NATOUsed by special forces.Heckler & Koch PSG1 Sniper rifle 7.62×51 mm NATOUsed by DSPI special operations detachment.SIG Sauer SSG 3000 Sniper rifle 7.62×51 mm NATOUsed by special forces.Barrett M82 Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99 mm NATOUsed by special forces. Ceremonial riflesSKS M56 Semi-automatic rifle 7.62×39 mm License-produced version of the SKS by Cugir. Used by the 30th Guards Brigade. ShotgunsMossberg M500 Pump action shotgun12 gaugeUsed by special forces.

Explosive weapons ModelImageOriginType Caliber DetailsGrenadesF-1Hand grenade, defensive grenade—M-92—Hand grenade, offensive grenade—RG-42Hand grenade, offensive grenade—RKG-3Hand-grenade, anti-tank grenade—RKG-3E (EM) version.—Multifunctional hand-grenade—Defensive, offensive and HEAT variants.Grenade launchersAG-40Under-barrel grenade launcher40×47 mm (Romania)P version in 40×47mm and PN version in 40×46mm NATO.AGA-40 Model 85Automatic grenade launcher40×74.5 mm (Romania)In service with the 81st Mechanized Brigade.CZ GLGrenade launcher40×46 mm NATOSupplied by Colt CZ Group.M203Under-barrel grenade launcher40×46 mm LVMk 19Automatic grenade launcher40×53 mm HVThe Mk 19s are included in the acquisition of Assault Amphibious Vehicles, contracted in 2023 and in 2026. Shoulder-fired/mounted weaponsAG-9Recoilless rifle73 mmRomanian version of SPG-9. Capable of firing thermobaric ammunition.AG-7Rocket-propelled grenade40 mmRomanian version of RPG-7; standard anti-tank weapon at infantry squad level.M72A5 LAWLight rocket-propelled grenade66 mmBought from Nammo Raufoss AS, Norway. Used by special forces. 24 initially purchased9K111 FagotAnti-tank guided missile120 mm9M111-2 variant. Acquired in the 1980s.FGM-148 Javelin Man-portable anti-tank system 127 mm Included in the $80 million sale approved by the US State Department are 263 Javelin FGM-148F missiles and 26 Javelin Light Weight Command Launch Units. The systems are intended to be used by the Special Forces. Additional 33 Javelin systems to be bought in 2024.Spike-LRAnti-tank guided missile130 mmUsed on MLI-84M Jderul, URO VAMTAC and in portable format for ground troops. 2,000+ missilesSpike-LR2Additional 500 Spike LR2 missiles were purchased from Eurospike GmbH. Framework agreement of 426 million lei over 4 years signed in 2024.

Land Forces Combat vehicles ModelImageOriginTypeVariantNumbers Details Main battle tanksT-55 Main Battle TankT-55AM T-55AM2~162 Active in 3 battalions. Will be phased out starting in 2026.TR-85 Main battle tank TR-85-800 TR-85M1 Bizonul 103-226 54 The upgraded TR-85M1 version (1999-) is heavily modified to meet NATO standards. In 2023, it was announced that the TR-85M1 would be further upgraded. 1 battalion of TR-85M1.M1 AbramsMain Battle TankM1A2 SEPv30/54Romania is to purchase one battalion of 54 tanks and 12 tank-chassis derivatives in the first stage of the "Main Battle Tank" program. A possible sale for the Abrams tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.53 billion was approved on 9 November 2023. According to data provided by the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) during a press briefing, deliveries of the 54 Abrams tanks will start in 2026. 1 battalion of M1A2R(SEPv3). Infantry fighting vehiclesMLI-84 Infantry fighting vehicle MLI-84 MLI-84M Jderul 23-41 101 Based on the Soviet BMP-1 with a number of modifications. MLI-84M Jderul is the modernized version, equipped with a 25 mm Oerlikon KBA cannon and Spike missiles.LynxInfantry fighting vehicleIFV 120 mm mortar Command post MEDEVAC 0/2330/190/220/24Through the SAFE fund, Romania will acquire 298 Lynx vehicles and derivatives. The contract was signed on 29 May 2026 for 3.37 billion euros. The Lynx will replace the MLI-84. Local production will be carried out at Rheinmetall Automecanica. Additional configurations will include command vehicles, MEDEVAC, a mortar carrier with Patria NEMO 120 mm mortars and anti-aircraft vehicles with Skyranger systems. Armoured personnel carriersPiranha V Infantry fighting vehicle/Armoured personnel carrier 120 mm mortar Command post CBRN Ambulance Recovery vehicle 227/586 The Piranha V is built in Romania based on a joint-venture agreement between (UMB) and GDELS Romania under a contract signed in 2018. - 227 (Phase I) Status: Delivered (by 2026)

- 359 (Phase II) Status: PlannedTABC-79Armoured personnel carrierTAB-CTAB-79A-PCOMATAB-79ARTAB RCH-84402 TABC-79: will be replaced by Otokar Cobra II.

TAB-71: around 600 in storage being phased out by Otokar Cobra II. An undisclosed number was delivered to Ukraine between 2022 and 2023.

TAB-77: Romanian-produced version of the BTR-70 with a number of modifications, being phased out by Piranha 5.