List of equipment of the Armenian Armed Forces
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The modern equipment of the Armenian Armed Forces is listed in this page.
Infobox
Founded
January 28, 1992
Tables
· Personnel equipment › Uniforms
ARMPAT
ARMPAT
Name
ARMPAT
Origin
Armenia
Notes
Main camouflage pattern of the Armenian Armed Forces.
KLMK
KLMK
Name
KLMK
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Used by border guards.
Flora
Flora
Name
Flora
Origin
Russia
Notes
Digital EMR Flora and Woodland Flora used by different divisions in the army.
Multicam
Multicam
Name
Multicam
Origin
United States
Notes
To be used by the Armenian Army in 2024.
Used by the military special units and law enforcement.
Civilian versions used by volunteer fighters in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war.
A-TACS "Ataka"
A-TACS "Ataka"
Name
A-TACS "Ataka"
Origin
United States
Notes
Used by Armenian special forces and snipers.
Tropentarn
Tropentarn
Name
Tropentarn
Origin
Germany
Notes
Used by peacekeepers in Afghanistan and Iraq who are part of the German contingent.
Vegetato
Vegetato
Name
Vegetato
Origin
Italy
Notes
Used by Armenian special units.
Lizard
Lizard
Name
Lizard
Origin
Greece
Notes
Used formerly by Armenian Peacekeepers.
U . Woodland
U . Woodland
Name
U . Woodland
Origin
United States
Notes
Formerly used by the Armenian Army and the Artsakh Army.
DCU
DCU
Name
DCU
Origin
United States
Notes
Used in training drills. Formerly used by Armenian peacekeepers in Iraq.
| Name | Photo | Origin | Notes |
| ARMPAT | | Armenia | Main camouflage pattern of the Armenian Armed Forces. |
| KLMK | | Soviet Union | Used by border guards. |
| Flora | | Russia | Digital EMR Flora and Woodland Flora used by different divisions in the army. |
| Multicam | United States | To be used by the Armenian Army in 2024. Used by the military special units and law enforcement. Civilian versions used by volunteer fighters in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. | |
| A-TACS "Ataka" | | United States | Used by Armenian special forces and snipers. |
| Tropentarn | | Germany | Used by peacekeepers in Afghanistan and Iraq who are part of the German contingent. |
| Vegetato | | Italy | Used by Armenian special units. |
| Lizard | | Greece | Used formerly by Armenian Peacekeepers. |
| U . Woodland | | United States | Formerly used by the Armenian Army and the Artsakh Army. |
| DCU | | United States | Used in training drills. Formerly used by Armenian peacekeepers in Iraq. |
· Personnel equipment › Individual equipment
Helmets
Helmets
Name
Helmets
Hełm wz. 93
Hełm wz. 93
Name
Hełm wz. 93
Type
Combat helmet
Origin
Poland
Notes
Secondary-use helmet.
SSh-68
SSh-68
Name
SSh-68
Type
Combat Helmet
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Used by reservists, volunteers and for training purposes.
PASGT Helmet
PASGT Helmet
Name
PASGT Helmet
Type
Combat helmet
Origin
United States
Notes
New Standard Helmet, used widely since 2023.
FAST Helmet
FAST Helmet
Name
FAST Helmet
Type
Combat helmet
Origin
United States
Notes
Mostly used by special forces. Few used by reconnaissance, scout, and infantry divisions. Seen in 2021 Armenian Armed Forces exercises.
Armored vests
Armored vests
Name
Armored vests
Armocom Vests
Armocom Vests
Name
Armocom Vests
Type
Bulletproof vest
Origin
Armenia
Notes
"SK" variant vests made by the Armocom company.
MG-47
MG-47
Name
MG-47
Type
Bulletproof vest
Origin
Armenia
Notes
New widely seen "MG-47" variant vests made by Armor Arm.
CIRAS
CIRAS
Name
CIRAS
Type
Bulletproof vest
Origin
United States
Notes
Limited use.
SMPP
SMPP
Name
SMPP
Type
Bulletproof vest
Origin
India
Tactical communications
Tactical communications
Name
Tactical communications
COMTAC
COMTAC
Name
COMTAC
Type
Headset
Origin
United States
Notes
Protective communication headsets.
Other Equipment
Other Equipment
Name
Other Equipment
MILES
MILES
Name
MILES
Type
Military laser
Origin
United States
Notes
Used in trainings, being seen used since 2021
PSO-1
PSO-1
Name
PSO-1
Type
Telescopic sight
Origin
Soviet Union
EOTech
EOTech
Name
EOTech
Type
Holographic sight
Origin
United States
Notes
Used by Armenian Special Forces
M4 Aimpoint
M4 Aimpoint
Name
M4 Aimpoint
Type
Red dot sight
Origin
United States
Notes
Used by Armenian Special Forces, seen in exercises.
JIM Compact
JIM Compact
Name
JIM Compact
Type
Multifunctional optronic device
Origin
France
Notes
The multifunctional Jim Compact infrared binoculars were purchased from Safran in 2023 and delivered in early 2024. The STERNA Joint Fires Support System has also been purchased to work in tandem with the binoculars.
Tonbo Spartan-S
Tonbo Spartan-S
Name
Tonbo Spartan-S
Type
Thermal weapon sight
Origin
India
Notes
Seen first during 2024 "Eagle Partner" exercise.
| Name | Type | Origin | Photo | Notes |
| Helmets | ||||
| Hełm wz. 93 | Combat helmet | Poland | | Secondary-use helmet. |
| SSh-68 | Combat Helmet | Soviet Union | | Used by reservists, volunteers and for training purposes. |
| PASGT Helmet | Combat helmet | United States | | New Standard Helmet, used widely since 2023. |
| FAST Helmet | Combat helmet | United States | | Mostly used by special forces. Few used by reconnaissance, scout, and infantry divisions. Seen in 2021 Armenian Armed Forces exercises. |
| Armored vests | ||||
| Armocom Vests | Bulletproof vest | Armenia | "SK" variant vests made by the Armocom company. | |
| MG-47 | Bulletproof vest | Armenia | New widely seen "MG-47" variant vests made by Armor Arm. | |
| CIRAS | Bulletproof vest | United States | | Limited use. |
| SMPP | Bulletproof vest | India | ||
| Tactical communications | ||||
| COMTAC | Headset | United States | Protective communication headsets. | |
| Other Equipment | ||||
| MILES | Military laser | United States | | Used in trainings, being seen used since 2021 |
| PSO-1 | Telescopic sight | Soviet Union | | |
| EOTech | Holographic sight | United States | Used by Armenian Special Forces | |
| M4 Aimpoint | Red dot sight | United States | | Used by Armenian Special Forces, seen in exercises. |
| JIM Compact | Multifunctional optronic device | France | | The multifunctional Jim Compact infrared binoculars were purchased from Safran in 2023 and delivered in early 2024. The STERNA Joint Fires Support System has also been purchased to work in tandem with the binoculars. |
| Tonbo Spartan-S | Thermal weapon sight | India | Seen first during 2024 "Eagle Partner" exercise. | |
· Small arms › Small arms
Handguns
Handguns
Name
Handguns
TT-33 Tokarev
TT-33 Tokarev
Name
TT-33 Tokarev
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
7 ×25mm Tokarev
PSM
PSM
Name
PSM
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
5 ×18mm
Notes
Used in small numbers.
Makarov PM
Makarov PM
Name
Makarov PM
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
9×18mm Makarov
Notes
Main service pistol.
Shotguns
Shotguns
Name
Shotguns
Carbines and spec arms
Carbines and spec arms
Name
Carbines and spec arms
VSS Vintorez
VSS Vintorez
Name
VSS Vintorez
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
9×39mm
Notes
Used by special units.
AKS-74U
AKS-74U
Name
AKS-74U
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
5 ×39mm
Notes
Used by special units.
Assault rifles
Assault rifles
Name
Assault rifles
AKM
AKM
Name
AKM
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
7 ×39mm
AK-74
AK-74
Name
AK-74
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
5 ×39mm
Notes
Main assault rifle under replacement.
AK-103
AK-103
Name
AK-103
Origin
Armenia
Russia
Cartridge
7 ×39mm
Notes
Main assault rifle. Replacing the AK-74 as main assault rifle, produced under license.
AK-105
AK-105
Name
AK-105
Origin
Russia
Cartridge
5 ×39mm
AK-12
AK-12
Name
AK-12
Origin
Armenia
Russia
Cartridge
5 ×39mm
Notes
Replacing the AK-74, produced under license.
AK-15
AK-15
Name
AK-15
Origin
Armenia
Russia
Cartridge
7 ×39mm
Notes
Replacing the AK-74, produced under license.
Sniper rifles
Sniper rifles
Name
Sniper rifles
SVD
SVD
Name
SVD
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
7 ×54mmR
Notes
Used by snipers and special forces.
SV-98
SV-98
Name
SV-98
Origin
Russia
Cartridge
338 Lapua Magnum
Notes
Used by snipers and special forces.
Orsis T-5000
Orsis T-5000
Name
Orsis T-5000
Origin
Russia
Cartridge
338 Lapua Magnum
Notes
Probably used in small number.
Sako TRG
Sako TRG
Name
Sako TRG
Origin
Finland
Cartridge
338 Lapua Magnum
Notes
Used by the special forces of the army and the NSS Alpha Group.
PGM 338
PGM 338
Name
PGM 338
Origin
France
Cartridge
338 Lapua Magnum
Notes
Used by snipers and the special forces.
SSS Saber
SSS Saber
Name
SSS Saber
Origin
India
Cartridge
338 Lapua Magnum
Notes
Used by snipers and special forces.
Accuracy International AX-338
Accuracy International AX-338
Name
Accuracy International AX-338
Origin
United Kingdom
Cartridge
338 Lapua Magnum
Notes
Used by snipers and special forces.
Victrix Scorpio
Victrix Scorpio
Name
Victrix Scorpio
Origin
Italy
Cartridge
338 Lapua Magnum
Notes
Seen in recent Special Forces exercise in March. Used with NightForce Optics and SIGNUM suppressors made by Victrix.
Zastava M93 Black Arrow
Zastava M93 Black Arrow
Name
Zastava M93 Black Arrow
Origin
Serbia
Cartridge
12 ×108mm
Notes
Standard service anti-material rifle.
Desert Tech HTI
Desert Tech HTI
Name
Desert Tech HTI
Origin
United States
Cartridge
50 BMG
Notes
Anti-material rifle used by snipers and special forces.
Machine guns
Machine guns
Name
Machine guns
RPK-74
RPK-74
Name
RPK-74
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
5 ×39mm
RPK-74M
RPK-74M
Name
RPK-74M
Origin
Russia
Cartridge
5 ×39mm
PK
PK
Name
PK
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
7 ×54mmR
Notes
Standard issue general-purpose machine gun.
DShK
DShK
Name
DShK
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
12 ×108mm
NSV
NSV
Name
NSV
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
12 ×108mm
OFB 7 Belt Fed
OFB 7 Belt Fed
Name
OFB 7 Belt Fed
Origin
India
Cartridge
7
Notes
Shown during meeting with Indian military chief
Grenade launchers
Grenade launchers
Name
Grenade launchers
AGS-17
AGS-17
Name
AGS-17
Origin
Serbia
Soviet Union
Cartridge
30mm grenade
Notes
100 launchers purchased from Serbia.
GP-30
GP-30
Name
GP-30
Origin
Russia
Cartridge
40mm grenade
Notes
Underslug grenade launcher.
RG-6
RG-6
Name
RG-6
Origin
Russia
Cartridge
40mm grenade
RPO-A Shmel
RPO-A Shmel
Name
RPO-A Shmel
Origin
Soviet Union
Cartridge
93mm (man-portable thermobaric weapon)
| Name | Photo | Origin | Cartridge | Notes | ||
| Handguns | ||||||
| TT-33 Tokarev | | Soviet Union | 7 ×25mm Tokarev | |||
| PSM | | Soviet Union | 5 ×18mm | Used in small numbers. | ||
| Makarov PM | | Soviet Union | 9×18mm Makarov | Main service pistol. | ||
| Shotguns | ||||||
| Carbines and spec arms | ||||||
| VSS Vintorez | | Soviet Union | 9×39mm | Used by special units. | ||
| AKS-74U | | Soviet Union | 5 ×39mm | Used by special units. | ||
| Assault rifles | ||||||
| AKM | | Soviet Union | 7 ×39mm | |||
| AK-74 | | Soviet Union | 5 ×39mm | Main assault rifle under replacement. | ||
| AK-103 | | Armenia Russia | 7 ×39mm | Main assault rifle. Replacing the AK-74 as main assault rifle, produced under license. | ||
| AK-105 | | Russia | 5 ×39mm | |||
| AK-12 | | Armenia Russia | 5 ×39mm | Replacing the AK-74, produced under license. | ||
| AK-15 | | Armenia Russia | 7 ×39mm | Replacing the AK-74, produced under license. | ||
| Sniper rifles | ||||||
| SVD | | Soviet Union | 7 ×54mmR | Used by snipers and special forces. | ||
| SV-98 | | Russia | 338 Lapua Magnum | Used by snipers and special forces. | ||
| Orsis T-5000 | | Russia | 338 Lapua Magnum | Probably used in small number. | ||
| Sako TRG | | Finland | 338 Lapua Magnum | Used by the special forces of the army and the NSS Alpha Group. | ||
| PGM 338 | | France | 338 Lapua Magnum | Used by snipers and the special forces. | ||
| SSS Saber | India | 338 Lapua Magnum | Used by snipers and special forces. | |||
| Accuracy International AX-338 | | United Kingdom | 338 Lapua Magnum | Used by snipers and special forces. | ||
| Victrix Scorpio | | Italy | 338 Lapua Magnum | Seen in recent Special Forces exercise in March. Used with NightForce Optics and SIGNUM suppressors made by Victrix. | ||
| Zastava M93 Black Arrow | | Serbia | 12 ×108mm | Standard service anti-material rifle. | ||
| Desert Tech HTI | | United States | 50 BMG | Anti-material rifle used by snipers and special forces. | ||
| Machine guns | ||||||
| RPK-74 | | Soviet Union | 5 ×39mm | |||
| RPK-74M | | Russia | 5 ×39mm | |||
| PK | | Soviet Union | 7 ×54mmR | Standard issue general-purpose machine gun. | ||
| DShK | | Soviet Union | 12 ×108mm | |||
| NSV | | Soviet Union | 12 ×108mm | |||
| OFB 7 Belt Fed | India | 7 | Shown during meeting with Indian military chief | |||
| Grenade launchers | ||||||
| AGS-17 | | Serbia Soviet Union | 30mm grenade | 100 launchers purchased from Serbia. | ||
| GP-30 | | Russia | 40mm grenade | Underslug grenade launcher. | ||
| RG-6 | | Russia | 40mm grenade | |||
| RPO-A Shmel | | Soviet Union | 93mm (man-portable thermobaric weapon) | |||
· Small arms › Mortars
Mortars
Mortars
Name
Mortars
M57
M57
Name
M57
Origin
Yugoslavia
Type
60mm
M69
M69
Name
M69
Origin
Yugoslavia
Type
82mm
2B9 Vasilek
2B9 Vasilek
Name
2B9 Vasilek
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
82mm
?
?
Name
?
Origin
Armenia
Type
82mm
Notes
New Armenian made mortar
?
?
Name
?
Origin
Armenia
Type
120mm
Notes
Armenian made mortar with firing range of 7100m. Seen in military trainings.
M74
M74
Name
M74
Origin
Yugoslavia
Type
120mm
Notes
The M75 variant is also used.
M120 mortar
M120 mortar
Name
M120 mortar
Origin
United States
Type
120mm
Hell cannon
Hell cannon
Name
Hell cannon
Origin
Armenia
Type
?
Notes
Improvised mortar used in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.
| Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes | |
| Mortars | |||||
| M57 | Yugoslavia | 60mm | | ||
| M69 | Yugoslavia | 82mm | | ||
| 2B9 Vasilek | Soviet Union | 82mm | | ||
| ? | Armenia | 82mm | New Armenian made mortar | ||
| ? | Armenia | 120mm | Armenian made mortar with firing range of 7100m. Seen in military trainings. | ||
| M74 | Yugoslavia | 120mm | | The M75 variant is also used. | |
| M120 mortar | United States | 120mm | | ||
| Hell cannon | Armenia | ? | | Improvised mortar used in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. | |
· Small arms › Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS)
9K310 Igla-1
9K310 Igla-1
Name
9K310 Igla-1
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
NATO codename SA-16 Gimlet.
9K38 Igla
9K38 Igla
Name
9K38 Igla
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
NATO codename SA-18 Grouse.
9K338 Igla-S
9K338 Igla-S
Name
9K338 Igla-S
Origin
Russia
Notes
NATO codename SA-24 Grinch.
9K333 Verba
9K333 Verba
Name
9K333 Verba
Origin
Russia
Notes
NATO codename SA-25 Gizmo.
Possible future procurements
Possible future procurements
Name
Possible future procurements
Mistral 3
Mistral 3
Name
Mistral 3
Origin
France
Notes
Letter of intent signed in October 2023.
| Name | Origin | Photo | Notes | ||
| 9K310 Igla-1 | Soviet Union | | NATO codename SA-16 Gimlet. | ||
| 9K38 Igla | Soviet Union | | NATO codename SA-18 Grouse. | ||
| 9K338 Igla-S | Russia | | NATO codename SA-24 Grinch. | ||
| 9K333 Verba | Russia | | NATO codename SA-25 Gizmo. | ||
| Possible future procurements | |||||
| Mistral 3 | France | | Letter of intent signed in October 2023. | ||
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