List of equipment of the Royal Nordenic Army
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wThis is a list of equipment of the Royal Nordenic Army currently in service and on order.
Note: This list is indicative only, as strict comparisons cannot accurately be made.
Personal equipments
| Name | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat Helmet | ||||
| Hjelm M/90 | 
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 Nordenland
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Combat helmet | Standard issue helmet, being replaced by the M/21 |
| Hjelm M/21 | 
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Nordenland
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Combat helmet | New standard issue helmet entering service. Commercially NFM Trivium |
| Galvion Batlskin Caiman
M/20 |
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Combat helmet | Used by the Fallskjermjegerregiment and Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando. |
| Ops-Core FAST
M/17 |
|
 United States
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Combat helmet | Used by the Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando. |
| Ballistic Vests | ||||
| Kampvest M/07 | 
|
Nordenland
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Combat vest/Plate carrier | Commercially NFM BA, being replaced by Kampvest M/22 |
| Kampvest M/22 | 
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Nordenland
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Combat vest/Plate carrier | Successor of the M/07 |
| Crye Precision Jumpable Plate Carrier (JPC) | .jpeg)
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United States
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Combat vest/Plate carrier | Used by the Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando. |
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United States
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Combat vest/Plate carrier | Used by the Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando. |
| Uniform | ||||
| Kampuniform M/25 |  
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Nordenland/ Sweden/ Finland
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Combat Uniform | Part of the Nordic Combat Uniform program |
| Crye PrecisionG3/G4 Combat Uniform | 
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United States
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Combat Uniform | Used by the Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando. |
| Tjenesteuniform M/10 | 
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Nordenland
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Service Dress | Uniform used as both service dress for daily duties and ceremonial dress during formal occasions. |
| Gardeuniform | 
|
Nordenland
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Ceremonial Dress | Formal ceremonial dress worn by members of Her Majesty The Queen's Guard during official ceremonies and public duties. |
| CBRN Protective Gear | ||||
| FM 50 | ||||
| Night vision goggles | ||||
| GPNVG-18 | 
|
United States
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Used by the Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando. | |
Individual Weapons
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Artillery
| Name | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortar | |||||
| Bombekaster NM95 | 
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81mm crew served mortar | Nordenland
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120 | Standard-issue light infantry mortar. |
| Bombekaster NM88 | 
|
120mm crew served mortar | Nordenland
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90 | Standard-issue heavy infantry mortar. |
| Mortar Carrier | |||||
| Bombekastervogn NM204 | 
|
81m mortar carrier | United States/ Nordenland
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48 | Upgraded variant of the M125A2 mortar carrier, fitted with NM95 81mm mortar. |
| Bombekastervogn NM2063 | .jpeg)
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120mm mortar carrier | Sweden/ Nordenland
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30 | Mortar carrier variant of the Swedish-made BV206, with NM88 120mm mortar. In service with Brigade Nord and Finnmark Brigade |
| Bombekastervogn 120 Skofnung | 
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120mm Self-propelled Wheeled Gun-Mortar | Nordenland
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24 | 120mm automatic Anaheim Skofnung gun-mortar system on a Tpv 220 Gaupa platform. In Service with the Vestland Dragoon Regiment. |
| Self-propelled Artillery | |||||
| Panserhaubits NM109A3F1 Mjølner | 
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155mm self-propelled howitzer | United States
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24 | 60 NM109A3s were upgraded to M109A3F1 standard in the 2000s, featuring a longer-barrel L47 155 mm gun with an increased firing range of up to 36 km. The inertial navigation and positioning system was also upgraded, as well as a new gun-laying system, increased ammunition stowage, a new electrical system, and a fault-finding diagnostic system.
20 units were donated to Ukraine from 2022 to 2023, and as of 2024, 20 units are in service with the Finnmark Brigade. |
| Archer
Artillerisystem 20 Vidar |
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155mm self-propelled howitzer | Sweden
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40 (8 more on order) | Swedish-made self-loading, rapid-firing truck howitzer, ordered in 2019. The Nordenland configuration of the Archer is mounted on a Rheinmetall MAN HX2 8×8 tactical truck. These newer units replaced the NM109A3F1 in service of the heavy brigades. |
| Panserhaubits NM110A2 Gungne | 
|
203mm self-propelled howitzer | United States
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30 in reserve. | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | |||||
| Rakettartillerisystem NM270F1 Lævateinn | 
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Self-propelled Multiple launch rocket system | United States
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12 (10 in reserve) | Upgraded to M270A1 standard by Anaheim Electronics in 2005, also featuring the Anaheim Nordic Fire Control System (NFCS). ATACMS operational. |
| Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun | |||||
| Luftvernartillerivogn 230 | 
|
30mm Self-propelled anti aircraft gun | Nordenland
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18 | Anti-aircraft variant of the Tpv 220 Gaupa with a twin LVA 30mm autocannons. |
| Artillery Observer | |||||
| Ildlederpanservogn NM201 | 
|
Forward observation vehicle | United States/ Nordenland
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28 | NM113A2-based artillery observers. This variant is equipped with the VINTAQS observation system on a 2m mast. It consists of a thermal camera and a VingRange laser rangefinder. |
| Counter Battery Radar | |||||
| Motbatteriradar 2000 | 
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Counter-battery radar | Sweden/ Nordenland
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14 | Commercially known as ARTHUR (Artillery Hunting Radar). Usually mounted on Swedish-made BV206 or Hernar NM261 trucks.
Nordenland has 14 ARTHUR in service The delivery was made from 1999 to 2002. In April 2015, Saab was awarded a contract by the Defence Forces Logistics Organization to carry out a mid-life upgrade (MLU). The contract is worth SEK 115 million and includes upgrading the sensor to the latest variant, ModC, and developing a new command, control, and communication system. Delivery has been fulfilled by 2018 |
Anti Air System
| Name | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man-portable air-defense system | |||||
| FIM-92 Stinger | Man-portable air-defense system | United States
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| [wikipedia:Self-propelled_anti-aircraft_weapon]Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun | |||||
| Luftvernartillerivogn 230 |
|
30mm Self-propelled anti aircraft gun | Nordenland
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18 | Anti-aircraft variant of the Tpv 220 Gaupa with a twin LVA 30mm autocannon turret. |
| Surface-to-air-missile systems | |||||
Armoured Fighting Vehicle
| Name | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | |||||
| Kamppanservogn 120 Jerv | Main battle tank | Nordenland
|
72 (Kpv 120A)
18 (Kpv 120B) |
Fourth-generation main battle tank equipped with an auto-loaded Noræsk Stål 120 mm L55 gun, modular composite armor, and a gas turbine engine. Currently being upgraded to the B standard with EuroTrophy active protection system, improved armor protection, enhanced electronics, and intergration of advanced munitions. Set to replace all Leopard 2 tanks in Nordenland's service. | |
| Leopard 2A4NM
Kamppanservogn 90B |
Main battle tank |  Germany/ Nordenland
|
60 | Nordenland acquired 180 second-hand Leopard 2A4s from Germany in 1993, refitted with MG 64 machine guns and local optics, these units were also referred to as Leopard 2A4N.
The upgrade to Leopard 2NM standard started in 2015, featuring TYR Modular NG-MB Armour, Protector RWS, improved optics, navigation systems, and electronics. Between 2022 and 2024, 50 units were donated to Ukraine. All remaining 60 units are scheduled to be replaced by Kpv 120 in 2028, with the remainder to be donated to Ukraine, except for engineering variants retained in service. | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | |||||
| CV9030N/MK.IIIB
Stormpanservogn 90 |
 
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tracked infantry fighting vehicle | Sweden
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280 | Royal Nordenic Army acquired 210 CV9030N in 1996. 50 of these were upgraded with air-conditioning, additional mine protection, and rear-view cameras, designated CV9030NF1. These vehicles were deployed to Afghanistan with the Telemark Battalion as part of ISAF operations.
In 2016, a deal was signed with BAE Systems Hägglunds and Anaheim Electronics to acquire 120 new CV90N MkIII and upgrade the existing fleet to the MkIII standard, including Protector RWS, Iron Fist APS, a 1,000-horsepower Scania engine, and improved IED protection. Deliveries of the new vehicles and upgrades started in 2017. From 2023 to 2024, 60 surplus MkIs were donated to Ukraine, leaving a total of 280 units in service as of 2024. |
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tracked infantry fighting vehicle | United States
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IFV variant of the NM113A1 with a 20mm Rheinmetall MK2020 machine cannon and an MG 64 7.62mm coaxial machine gun in a turret.
100 were donated to Ukirane from 2023-2024, additional 90 units are in storage. | |
| Armoured Personnel Carrier | |||||
| Transportpanservogn NM113 | 
|
tracked armoured personnel carrier | United States
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588 | In service since 1964, the M113 remains in use with the Royal Nordenic Army in various support roles, including armored ambulance, mortar carrier, engineer vehicle, and command vehicle. A total of 700 vehicles were rebuilt and upgraded under Project 5026, including at least 200 designated as NM113F3. A newer variant, the NM113F4, was developed but ultimately set aside in favor of the Tpv 220 Gaupa. |
| Transportpanservogn 220 Gaupa | 8x8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier | Nordenland
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355 | Commercially Modular Armored Vehicle developed by Hernar. Equipped with the Protector RWS. Over 300 units have been delivered to the Vestland Dragoon Regiment since 2015, including troop transport, command, medevac, ATGM carrier, engineering, and driver training variants. It is planned to replace all M113 vehicles in the Royal Nordenic Army. | |
| Patria Pasi
Transportpanservogn NM203 |
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6x6 wheeled armoured personnel carrier | Finland
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56 (XA-186N)
76 (XA-203N) |
The Sisu XA-180 entered service in the 1980s with Norbatt and was later joined by XA-185s, acquired in the 1990s; both were deployed to Kosovo with Vinland Dragoon Battalion. In 2010, the XA-180 and XA-185 were sold to Estonia.
The XA-186 and XA-203N variants remain in service with Brigade Sør and the Her Majesty the Queen's Guard (HMDG). Many are utilized as armored ambulances across various units, serving as armored transports in the rapid response company of HMDG. In 2017, a contract was signed with Patria to convert 30 XA-203N vehicles into Multi-Role Medical Platforms (MRSP), replacing the older XA-185 ambulances. The entire Sisu Pasi fleet is planned to be replaced by the Sisu GTP. |
| Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle | |||||
| Sisu GTP | 
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4x4 mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle/Armoured personnel carrier | Finland
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6 (180 on order) | 180 vehicles were ordered in 2022, including troop transport, command, medevac, and CBRN reconnaissance variants. 6 test vehicles were delivered in 2024. The Sisu GTP is replacing all remaining Patria Pasi vehicles in service. |
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6x6 mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle |  South Africa
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60 | South African-made 6x6 MRAP. 60 units were ordered in 2013, with variants including troop transport, medevac, and command. The RG35 is in service with the Hennes Majestet Dronningens Garde (HMDG) and the Vestland Dragoon Regiment. |
| Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle | |||||
| CV90 Mk IIIb Recce Vehicle
Oppklaringspanservogn 902 |
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tracked reconnaissance vehicle | Sweden/ Nordenland
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56 | Armoured reconnaissance variant of the CV90 manufactured using new hulls integrated with equipment from older CV9030N upgraded to Mk III+ standard.
Mounts an Anaheim Vinghog Vintaqs II retractable mast-mounted sensor pod with day/night cameras, laser rangefinder as a ground surveillance radar. |
| Oppklaringspanservogn 220 | 8x8 wheeled reconnaissance vehicle | Nordenland
|
25 | Armoured Reconnaissance variant of the Tpv 220 Gaupa, features an Anaheim AMT-30 30mm turret, Vinghog Vintaqs II retractable mast-mounted sensor pod with day/night cameras, in service with Vestland Dragoon Regiment. | |
| Tank Destroyer | |||||
| Rakettpanserjager NM142 | 
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tracked anti-tank missile carrier | United States/ Nordenland
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30 | Anti-tank variant of the NM113A2, equipped with the Kvaerner Eureka Armoured Launching Turret. The ALT contains a TOW-2 guided anti-tank missile system with one launch tube on either side of the turret. In limited service, with reserve units for secondary roles, going to be fully retired before 2026. |
| Rakettpanserjager 221 | 6x6 wheeled anti-tank missile carrier | Nordenland
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12 (20 on order) | Anti-tank variant of the Tpv 220 Gaupa, equipped with a remote-operated turret featuring eight Angurvadal heavy ATGM launchers. In service with anti-tank companies of Brigade Sør and the Vestland Dragoon Regiment. | |
| Rakettpanserjager 903 | tracked anti-tank missile carrier | Sweden/ Nordenland
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20 (16 on order) | Dedicated anti-tank variant of the CV9030N, equipped with eight launchers for the Angurvadal heavy ATGM system. In service with anti-tank companies of Brigade Nord and the Finnmark Brigade. | |
| Kanonpanserjager 105 | 8x8 wheeled assault gun | Nordenland
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40 (8 on order) | Assault gun variant of the Tpv 220 Gaupa, equipped with a 105mm Cockerill XC-8 turret. In service of Brigade Sør and the Vestland Dragoon Regiment. | |
| Command Vehicle | |||||
| Kommandopanservogn NM198 | 
|
tracked command vehicle | United States/ Nordenland
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36 | Modified command variant of the M577A2. |
| Kommandopanservogn 251 | tracked command vehicle | Nordenland
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30 | Command variant of the Tpv 220 | |
| Kommandopanservogn 901 | 
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8x8 wheeled command vehicle | Sweden/ Nordenland
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42 | Command variant of the CV90. |
Engineering Vehicles
| Name | Image | Type | Origin | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armoured Recovery Vehicle | |||||
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Armored recovery vehicles | United States
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9 | 11 acquired while purchasing the M48 . 3 donated to Ukraine. | |
| NM217 | Nordenland
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Armored recovery vehicles based on the Kpv 72 chassis. 18 converted. 1 donated to Ukraine. To be replaced by | |||
| 2 (9 on order) | |||||
| Replagspanservogn NM197 | United States/ Nordenland
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| Armoured Engineering Vehicle | |||||
| Stormingeniørpanservogn NM205 | United States/ Nordenland
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Combat engineers variant of the NM113A2, equipped with mine rollers or mine plows. | |||
| CV90 STING | 
|
Sweden/ Nordenland
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42 | Combat engineeringvariant of the CV90 MK.III, set to replace the NM205s. Equipped with mine rollers or mine plows. | |
| Wisent 2 AEV NOR | 
|
Germany
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14 (5 on order) | ||
| Armoured Vehicle-Launched Bridge | |||||
| Broleggerpanservogn NM108 | United States/ Nordenland
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12 | |||
| Leguan AVLB | Germany
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10 (8 on order) | |||
| M3 Amphibious Rig | Germany
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8 | |||
| Demining Vehicle | |||||
| Sisu RA-140 DS | 
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Finland
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