This is a list of current equipment of the Royal Danish Army.
Weapons
Knives Model Image Origin(designed / made in) Type Notes Bayonet Only used by Livgarden affixed to the M/95. Ceremonial use only uniform for when conscripts of Livgarden are on guard duty in front of palaces and so on Field knife Standard Issue Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service
Pistols ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeCalibreNotes (Group based in Germany) Pistol 9×19mm NATO Standard issue pistol Modified with a flared magwell and using 21-round magazines
There was a minor dispute with Glock surrounding the adoption
No M/XX designation due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name. (Group based in Germany) Pistol 9×19mm NATO Micro-Compact for use by Military Police and SOKOM No M/XX due to new naming convention of calling weapons by manufacturer's name. Pistol 10×25 mm Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius on Greenland Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague) due to the dangerous wild life of Greenland.
Rifles Model ImageOrigin(designed / made in) Type Calibre Notes (Group based in Czech Republic) Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Standard service rifle. Ordered in August 2025. 26,000 ordered, half painted brown, and half painted black, all delivered by the end of 2026.
The option on the contract was exercised in February 2026, bringing the total order to around 50,000 rifles. (Group based in the United States) Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Standard service rifle. Rolled out in 2016 with the primary goal of cutting down on the weight of the Gevær M/10 A2. (Group based in the United States) Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Standard service rifle of the navy built for the close quarters of a ship. Low quantities are present in the army and talks of wider issuing for vehicle crews are ongoing. Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Used by Jægerkorpset (Group based in the United States) Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts. Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Replaced in 2010 by the M/10 rifle still around on some bases as reserve and used by Home Guard units. Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Replaced by the M/10 in 2010; still used by conscripts of Livgarden for ceremonial use and by Home Guard units. (Group based in Germany) Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO The 11.5" Spear-LT variant can be seen used by Jægerkorpset
Shotguns Model ImageOrigin(designed / made in) Type Calibre Notes Semi-Automatic Shotgun 12 gauge To combat drones in areas where it is too dangerous to use normal rifles
Bolt-action rifles ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeCalibreNotes Bolt-action rifle 7.62×63mm Used by Slædepatruljen Sirius in Greenland. Slædepatruljen Sirius are uniquely allowed to use Hollow-point ammunition (normally banned in war by the Hague Conventions) due to the dangerous wildlife of Greenland.
Donated by Canada and Norway in the 1950s
Machine guns ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeCalibreNotes Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO Used by the Frømandskorpset and the Jægerkorpset. General purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Supplied by US Ordnance, upgrade of the M60E4 to fit Danish requirements. Standard issue Danish LMG. More acquired 2025. General purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Used with: EH101 "Merlin" helicopter. coaxial machine gun of the CV9035 after the MLU General purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Uses: Home Guard units Vehicle mounted on the Leopard 2 and the CV90 Informal names: Nazisaven ("The Nazi saw"), Hitlersaven ("The Hitler saw"), Jødesaven ("The Jew saw") (production / group base)(design) Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO Mounted on vehicles or on tripods. Issued with: ELCAN Spectre DR 1,5-6× ELCAN C79 TMG Night optic Thermal in STAVS
Precision rifles ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeCalibreNotes (Group based in the United States) Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Succeeded to the HK417. Bolt-action sniper rifle 8.6×70mm Succeeds to the older model, the SAKO TRG-42 with Picatinny rails. Bolt-action sniper rifle 8.6×70mm A new model has started circulating featuring a skeletonised stock and M-LOK and KeyMod attachment system.Forsvaret (Danish Defence)
Anti-materiel rifles ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeCalibreNotes Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Primary use for EOD.Gander, Terry, ed. (2006). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2006–2007. London, UK: Jane's Information Group. p. 22. Anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO Danish sniper's primary anti-materiel rifle.
Hand grenades ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeChargeNotes Fragmentation grenade 190g Trotyl Issued with a new plastic hinge.Forsvaret (Danish Defence) Lethal mostly through overpressure, fragments provide a secondary lethal capacity. (Group based in Germany) Fragmentation grenade (defensive and offensive configurations) 50g Nitropenta 3,500 fragments (offensive configuration) This grenade supplements the M/54 in cases where the M/54's power endanger the structure where it is used. Mini-fragmentation grenade 50g of Composition B 1,400 steel balls Stun grenade 1 charge Stun grenade 6 or 7 charges (depending on model) Smoke grenade Phosphorus Fast expansion smoke grenade. Training smoke grenade Hexit smoke grenade Former standard-issue smoke grenade, now used for training purposes (poisonous gas problem). Smoke grenade Unknown Standard Issue smoke grenade. Unknown Smoke grenade Phosphorus Fast expansion smoke grenade, succeeding to the M/57. Unknown Signal smoke grenade Hexit Signal grenade that comes in: green blue orange
Grenade launchers ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeCalibreNotes Grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV New modified M203 grenade launcher fitting the M10 rifle and with the ability to fire high-velocity grenades. It can be used standalone on a stock or mounted on the rifle.
Grenades types: HE FRAG HEAT Flechette(used in Afghanistan; unknown if still in use) Rubber bullet Smoke grenade Stun grenade Sponge grenade Revolver grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV Used by the military police. Grenades types: HE FRAG HEAT Flechette(used in Afghanistan; unknown if still in use) Rubber bullet Smoke grenade Stun grenade Sponge grenade
Anti-tank weapons Model Image Origin (designed / made in) Type Role Calibre Notes (production / group base) (design) Disposable rocket launcher Anti-tank 66 mm ECLAW variant (enhanced capability light anti-tank weapon). Usually just referred to as PNÆV. Disposable recoilless gun Anti-tank 84 mm Used in limited quantities, as most have been donated to Ukraine. It remains the dominant anti-tank training weapon for HRU (Hærens Reaktionsstyrke Uddannelse) privates and the MBU (Mobilisering Basis Uddannelse) conscripts. Reusable recoilless rifle Multirole 84 mm It succeeded to the DYKN M/85 in 2022, and additional ones were ordered in November 2025. Ammunition types: HEAT HEDP HEAT TANDEM HE FRAG Dart Illumination Smoke Has the informal name of Dødens Pusterør (Death Blowgun). (production / group base) (design) Man-portable missile Anti-tank guided missile 130 mm Missile launcher used both for dismount units and from weapon stations (Protector RWS on the Piranha V and the Eagle V). Launcher used: iCLU (integrated control launch unit, the second generation of Spike launcher).
Infantry indirect fire weapons ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeCalibreQuantityNotes Mortar 81 mm Unknown Used by Slesvigske Fodregiment (Light infantry) Mortar 120mm 20+
Mines ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeChargeNotes Unknown Alarm mine Phosphorus charge Tripwire warning Device. Anti-personnel mine 680g of C4 700 steel balls Following the ratification of the Ottawa Treaty, it was modified to only be activated under command. Prior to that, it was possible to use it as a booby-trap / victim-activated system. Anti-personnel mine 1,200 steel balls Following the ratification of the Ottawa Treaty, it was modified to only be activated under command. Prior to that, it was possible to use it as a booby-trap / victim-activated system. Anti-tank mine 7,2 kg of TNT Part of the stockpile was donated to Ukraine. It is suspected to be based on the French M51/52 landmine (copy). Anti-tank mine 10.3 kg of Composition B
Weapons accessories Sights Model Image Reticle Origin(designed / made in) Type Notes Thermal sight (with weapon flip-mount) New sight issued to the combat troops to replace the Insight MTM sight. It is capable of being: black hot white hot black edge white edge Thermal sight Used for detection of the enemy's heat signature. It can be used in hand-held configuration.
A certain quantity was donated to Ukraine. (Group based in the United States) Variable prism sight 1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 5.56 calibre up to 500 meters. It is used with the M10 rifles. (Group based in the United States) Variable prism sight 1-4× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 7.62 calibre up to 800 meters. It is used with the LMG M/60. (Group based in the United States) Variable prism sight 1.5-6× magnification with a built-in red dot and custom reticle with bullet drop for the 12.7 calibre up to 1200 meters. It is used on the TMG M/2001. Prism sight 3.4× magnification for the 5.56 calibre. It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt).
It was replaced by the Elcan Spectre sights for the active service soldiers. Prism sight 3.4× magnification for the 7.62 calibre. It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt).
It was replaced by the Elcan Spectre sights for the active service soldiers. Night sight NVG optic used with the LMG M/60 and the M/62. It is being used by MBU conscripts (mobiliseringsværnepligt).
It was replaced by the Termisk Kikkert M/23 for the active service soldiers.Red dot sightNew red dot and red dot sightmount Red dot sight Uses: M/95 Rifle, by the conscripts of the Livgarden Sight of the grenade launchers. Back-up sight for LMG M/60 (active service) Primary sight for Home Guard units (Aimpoint CompM2) (Aimpoint M4S) Red dot sight Used by Home Guard units. Both optics fall under the name Rødpunktssigte M/04 N/A Iron sight Rifle back-up sight and used by HBU conscripts as primary sight. Part of the now replaced weapon package. N/A Iron sight Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022.
Magazines ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeNotes Polymer magazine Remains in service in some HBU units This magazine has a tendency to cause feeding issues. STANAG magazine It became the standard magazine after Colt acquisition of Diemaco. Magazine Magazine type issued to active service personnel with Rangerplates as an option.
Lights and Lasers ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeNotes VIS/IR Laser sight with IR illuminator Standard issue.VIS/IR Laser sight with IR illuminatorReplacement for D-BAL A3 With visible laser, IR laser and IR illuminator Weapon mounted visible light Weapon mounted light Replacement for the MK4.
Personnalisation parts ModelImageOrigin(designed / made in)TypeNotes Vertical foregrip Part of the now replaced weapon package. Vertical foregrip Used with the LMG M/60. Vertical foregrip Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. Angled foregrip Part of the now replaced weapon package. (Group based in Switzerland) Angled foregrip Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. Handstop Part of the now replaced weapon package. Handstop Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. Stock Standard stock on all M10A4 rifles. Part of the now replaced weapon package. Stock Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. Pistol grip Standard grip on all M10A4 rifles. Part of the now replaced weapon package. Pistol grip Part of the new weapon package introduced in 2022. Rail protector Soft plastic rail protector.