List of equipment of the Royal Danish Army
Updated: 5/20/2026, 7:37:35 PM Wikipedia source
This is a list of current equipment of the Royal Danish Army.
Tables
· Weapons › Knives
Bajonet M/95
(M7 bayonet)
Bajonet M/95
(M7 bayonet)
Model
Bajonet M/95
(M7 bayonet)
Origin
(designed / made in)
United States
Type
Bayonet
Notes
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
Feltkniv M/96
(Glock GmbH
Feldmesser FM 78)
Feltkniv M/96
(Glock GmbH
Feldmesser FM 78)
Model
Feltkniv M/96
(Glock GmbH
Feldmesser FM 78)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Austria
Type
Field knife
Notes
Standard Issue Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service
| Model | Image | Origin (designed / made in) | Type | Notes |
| Bajonet M/95 (M7 bayonet) | | United States | 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 |
| Feltkniv M/96 (Glock GmbH Feldmesser FM 78) | | Austria | Field knife | Standard Issue Made to be affixed to the Steyr AUG despite the rifle never being in Danish service |
· Weapons › Pistols
Pistol 9mm P320
(SIG Sauer
P320 X-Carry)
Pistol 9mm P320
(SIG Sauer
P320 X-Carry)
Model
Pistol 9mm P320
(SIG Sauer
P320 X-Carry)
Origin
(designed / made in)
United States
(Group based in Germany)
Type
Pistol
Calibre
9×19mm NATO
Notes
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.
Pistol 9mm P365
(SIG Sauer
P365)
Pistol 9mm P365
(SIG Sauer
P365)
Model
Pistol 9mm P365
(SIG Sauer
P365)
Origin
(designed / made in)
United States
(Group based in Germany)
Type
Pistol
Calibre
9×19mm NATO
Notes
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 M/?
(Glock GmbH
G20)
Pistol M/?
(Glock GmbH
G20)
Model
Pistol M/?
(Glock GmbH
G20)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Austria
Type
Pistol
Calibre
10×25 mm
Notes
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.
| Model | Image | Origin (designed / made in) | Type | Calibre | Notes |
| Pistol 9mm P320 (SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry) | | United States (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. |
| Pistol 9mm P365 (SIG Sauer P365) | | United States (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 M/? (Glock GmbH G20) | | Austria | 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. |
· Weapons › Rifles
Gevær M/25
(Colt CZ Group
C8 MRR)
Gevær M/25
(Colt CZ Group
C8 MRR)
Model
Gevær M/25
(Colt CZ Group
C8 MRR)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Canada
(Group based in Czech Republic)
Type
Assault rifle
Calibre
5 ×45mm NATO
Notes
Standard service rifle.
Ordered in August 2025. 26,000 ordered, half painted brown, and half painted black, all delivered by the end of 2026.
Gevær M/10 A4
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Gevær M/10 A4
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Model
Gevær M/10 A4
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Canada
(Group based in the United States)
Type
Carbine
Calibre
5 ×45mm NATO
Notes
Standard service rifle.
Rolled out in 2016 with the primary goal of cutting down on the weight of the Gevær M/10 A2.
Gevær M/10 A4 Kort
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Gevær M/10 A4 Kort
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Model
Gevær M/10 A4 Kort
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Canada
(Group based in the United States)
Type
Carbine
Calibre
5 ×45mm NATO
Notes
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.
Gevær M/??
(MK18)
Gevær M/??
(MK18)
Model
Gevær M/??
(MK18)
Origin
(designed / made in)
United States
Type
Carbine
Calibre
5 ×45mm NATO
Notes
Used by Jægerkorpset
Gevær M/10 A2
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Gevær M/10 A2
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Model
Gevær M/10 A2
(Colt Canada
C8 IUR)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Canada
(Group based in the United States)
Type
Carbine
Calibre
5 ×45mm NATO
Notes
Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts.
Karabin M/96
(Diemaco
C8 Carbine)
Karabin M/96
(Diemaco
C8 Carbine)
Model
Karabin M/96
(Diemaco
C8 Carbine)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Canada
Type
Carbine
Calibre
5 ×45mm NATO
Notes
Replaced in 2010 by the M/10 rifle still around on some bases as reserve and used by Home Guard units.
Gevær M/95
(Diemaco
C7)
Gevær M/95
(Diemaco
C7)
Model
Gevær M/95
(Diemaco
C7)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Canada
Type
Assault rifle
Calibre
5 ×45mm NATO
Notes
Replaced by the M/10 in 2010; still used by conscripts of Livgarden for ceremonial use and by Home Guard units.
??
(SIG MCX)
??
(SIG MCX)
Model
??
(SIG MCX)
Origin
(designed / made in)
United States
(Group based in Germany)
Type
Carbine
Calibre
5 ×45mm NATO
Notes
The 11 " Spear-LT variant can be seen used by Jægerkorpset
| Model | Image | Origin (designed / made in) | Type | Calibre | Notes |
| Gevær M/25 (Colt CZ Group C8 MRR) | Canada (Group based in Czech Republic) | Assault rifle | 5 ×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. | |
| Gevær M/10 A4 (Colt Canada C8 IUR) | | Canada (Group based in the United States) | Carbine | 5 ×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. |
| Gevær M/10 A4 Kort (Colt Canada C8 IUR) | | Canada (Group based in the United States) | Carbine | 5 ×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. |
| Gevær M/?? (MK18) | | United States | Carbine | 5 ×45mm NATO | Used by Jægerkorpset |
| Gevær M/10 A2 (Colt Canada C8 IUR) | | Canada (Group based in the United States) | Carbine | 5 ×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2016, used now mainly by conscripts. |
| Karabin M/96 (Diemaco C8 Carbine) | | Canada | Carbine | 5 ×45mm NATO | Replaced in 2010 by the M/10 rifle still around on some bases as reserve and used by Home Guard units. |
| Gevær M/95 (Diemaco C7) | | Canada | Assault rifle | 5 ×45mm NATO | Replaced by the M/10 in 2010; still used by conscripts of Livgarden for ceremonial use and by Home Guard units. |
| ?? (SIG MCX) | | United States (Group based in Germany) | Carbine | 5 ×45mm NATO | The 11 " Spear-LT variant can be seen used by Jægerkorpset |
· Weapons › Shotguns
Haglgeværer M/XX
(Benelli Armi
M4 A . Drone Guardian)
Haglgeværer M/XX
(Benelli Armi
M4 A . Drone Guardian)
Model
Haglgeværer M/XX
(Benelli Armi
M4 A . Drone Guardian)
Origin
(designed / made in)
Italy
Type
Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Calibre
12 gauge
Notes
To combat drones in areas where its to dangerous to use normal rifles
| Model | Image | Origin (designed / made in) | Type | Calibre | Notes |
| Haglgeværer M/XX (Benelli Armi M4 A . Drone Guardian) | | Italy | Semi-Automatic Shotgun | 12 gauge | To combat drones in areas where its to dangerous to use normal rifles |
· Weapons › Bolt-action rifles
Gevær M/53-17 Repeterriffel
(M1917 Enfield)
Gevær M/53-17 Repeterriffel
(M1917 Enfield)
Model
Gevær M/53-17 Repeterriffel
(M1917 Enfield)
Origin
(designed / made in)
United States
Type
Bolt-action rifle
Calibre
7 ×63mm
Notes
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
| Model | Image | Origin (designed / made in) | Type | Calibre | Notes |
| Gevær M/53-17 Repeterriffel (M1917 Enfield) | | United States | Bolt-action rifle | 7 ×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 |
References
- Picture missing due to lack of copyright free picture of item.
- "Pakning af basis system M/96"http://jjeppesen.dk/aftc/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PAKNING-AF-BASIS-M96.pdf
- Forsvarethttps://www.hjv.dk/oe/HVE223/Samarbejde/Skydeteam/Dokumenter/HRN%20101-320%209%20mm%20pistol%20%20P320%20og%20P365.pdf
- Forsvarethttp://www2.forsvaret.dk/viden-om/materiel/udrustning/vaaben/Pages/Pistoler.aspx
- olfihttps://olfi.dk/2019/03/19/glock-faar-medhold-i-klage-over-udbud-sig-sauers-kontrakt-haenger-i-tynd-traad/
- Klagenævnet for Udbudhttps://nohrcon.dk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Leo_Nielsen_Trading_ApS_og_Glock_Ges.m.b.H_mod_Forsvarsministeriets_Materiel-__W0BrqMS.pdf
- komudhttps://komud.dk/hvordan-bliver-jeg-siriusmand-i-slaedepatruljen-sirius/
- "Dangerous animal defence"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59efb1fea9db093bfb03f697/t/5e12dc8985478a3528596880/1578294425839/whitepaper_firearms_200106+FINAL.pdf
- Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelsehttps://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2025/fmi-har-underskrevet-kontrakt-pa-nye-gevarer-fra-colt-canada/
- Forsvarethttps://www.forsvaret.dk/da/materiel2/gevar-m10/
- "Patruljekursus er første skridt mod Jægerkorpset"https://krigeren.dk/patruljekursus-foerste-skridt-jaegerkorpset/
- "HRN 111-001"https://www.hjv.dk/AktivitetsModul/AktivitetsDokumenter/HRN%20111-001%205,56%20mm%20gevær%20M95-familien119489.pdf
- wwwhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CoZo7j5tdUn/
- nyhederhttps://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2025-10-02-forsvaret-vil-bekaempe-droner-med-haglgevaerer
- 123hjemmesidehttp://www.marinesider.dk/4729736
- The Firearm Bloghttps://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/04/27/french-danish-sf-test-kac-stoner-lmg/
- "Fødselsdagsjægere øver på Aalborg Havn"https://web.archive.org/web/20141106003205/http://politiken.dk/fotografier/reportagefoto/ECE1442230/foedselsdagsjaegere-oever-paa-aalborg-havn/
- Forsvarethttps://www.forsvaret.dk/da/materiel2/let-maskingevar-m60/
- "Denmark fast-tracks acquisition of M60E6 light machine guns and VooDoo-S sights"https://defence-industry.eu/denmark-fast-tracks-acquisition-of-m60e6-light-machine-guns-and-voodoo-s-sights/
- "Danish Airshow 2016 | EH101 Taktisk Troppetransport"https://web.archive.org/web/20160309134921/https://danishairshow.dk/dk/aircrafts/aircraft/eh101-taktisk-troppetransport