List of equipment of the Austrian Armed Forces

See Also: List of former equipment of the Austrian Army

This is a partial list of equipment currently used by the Austrian Armed Forces.

Personal equipment

Clothing

Model Image Origin Pattern Environment / colour scheme Notes
Camouflage
Tarnanzug ÖBH [de] Austria Organic, non-pixelated pattern Temperate environment New standard camouflage to equip the whole force, selected in 2017, fielded since 2019.

Colours of the camouflage: grey, dark olive, medium olive, lichen green, khaki, and sand.

Tarnanzug Beige ÖBH [de] Austria Organic, non-pixelated shapes Arid / desert environment New "standard" desert camouflage, to be used in cases of deployments in arid regions by the general troops.

It has been supplied since 2022.

Colours of the camouflage: black, grey, khaki and sand/tan.

RAL 7013 [de] Austria Single colour Temperate environment / khaki Former standard camouflage, being replaced by the Tarnanzug neu ÖBH. Used with the Kampfanzug 03 combat uniform.
Tarndruck Beige PXL Austria Digital pattern Arid / desert environment This pattern was presented in 2011 in parallel with a Central Europe variant of the same pattern.

The desert / arid colour scheme variant was developed to replace the solid color sand/tan uniforms used until then by troops deployed in peace keeping missions in arid regions.

It was observed in 2020, for international missions such as in Lebanon, with the UNIFIL troops.

This pattern is being replaced by two patterns:

  • the Tarnanzug Beige ÖBH as a standard pattern for peace keeping missions in arid regions
  • the MultiCam Arid™ to by used by the Austrian Special Forces (Jagdkommando) in arid regions
Tarndruck SEK PXL

Austria Digital pattern Multi-environment The Bundesheer was looking for new camouflage patterns for the special forces. A central Europe colour scheme was initially developed and a sand camouflage as well, both were presented in 2011.

After an evaluation, a new variant was developed and presented in 2014. It combines both variants for a muli-environment result. It is considered as an Austrian digital MultiCam type of camouflage. This pattern is the same as the Tarndruck Beige PXL, and the colour scheme mixes those of the Tarndruck Central Europe and the Tarndruck Beige PXL.

This pattern has been approved and implemented in the Jagdkommando. Later on, the decision was made to supplement it with the MultiCam™ pattern.

MultiCam™ United States Woodland pattern Multi-environment Used by the Jagdkommando and in the past by soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. Initially used with CLAW GEAR combat uniform, and in 2022, a new combat uniform by CARINTHIA started to be used.
MultiCam Arid™ United States Woodland pattern Arid / desert environment Used by the Jagdkommando and observed for the first time in 2022 at SOFEX 2022.

The combat uniform is supplied by CARINTHIA.

Protection equipment

Model Image Origin Type Notes
Ballistic helmet
SPECTRA helmet

Kevlarhelme

France Combat helmet Introduced in 1994, supplied by MSA Gallet.
Ops-Core Sentry XP Mid Cut Helmet

Kampfhelme 2015

United States Combat helmet Initial contract in 2016 for 20,000 helmets, which entered service from 2017, and progressively replace the SPECTRA helmet.

Additional contract in May 2021 with Gentex Corp for 18,000 helmets for €14.1 million.

CBRN Protection
Dräger M2000 Germany CBRN respiratory mask 40,800 masks

Electronic equipment

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Theon night vision goggles Greece 3D night vision goggles 4,000 Ordered for €70.7 million.

Infantry weapons

Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes
Field Knives
Glock knife Austria Field Knife
Pistols
Glock 17

P 80

Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Standard-issue pistol, upgraded to Gen 3 standard between 2002 and 2003.
Glock 17 Gen 5 FDE Austria Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Generation 5 FDE variant in use with the Jagdkommando.
Glock 26

P26

Austria Semi-automatic subcompact pistol 9×19mm Parabellum In use with the Jagdkommando.

300 purchased.

Glock 21 Austria Semi-automatic pistol .45 ACP Primary weapon of the Kampfschwimmer (subset of the Jagdkommando).
Submachine guns
Glock 18C

P 18C

Austria Selective-fire pistol 9×19mm Parabellum In use with the Jagdkommando.
FN P90 Belgium Personal defence weapon FN 5.7×28mm NATO In use with the Jagdkommando and military police.
Assault rifles
Steyr AUG A1 MOD

StG 77 A1 MOD

Austria Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Standard issue assault rifle in service.

14'400 are being upgraded to the StG 77 A1 MOD standard.

  • A3 housing
  • Aimpoint Micro 3×Mag-1 magnifier
  • Rheinmetall TLLM tactical laser light module
Steyr AUG A1 MOD Nightfighter

StG 77 A1 MOD Nightfighter

Austria Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO New rifles for the armed forces, 4,000 purchased, and deliveries starting in April 2025.

Specifications;

  • Aimpoint Micro T2 red-sot on top, and a triple magnification device below
  • Coating on the rifle less visible to night vision
Steyr AUG A1 MP

StG 77 A1 MP

Austria Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO 600 StG 77 A1 MP procured.

Variant used by the Austrian Military Police, adopted in 2018.

Rifle equipped with:

  • Picatinny rail top
  • Aimpoint Micro T1 red dot
  • Aimpoint 3×Mag-1 magnifier
  • Rheinmetall Vario Ray laser and light module mounted on the right side
  • Ase-Ultra flash hider
Steyr AUG A3 SF

StG 77 A2 Kommando

Austria Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO In use with the Jagdkommando and the Jägerbataillon 25. A2 Kommando rifles with various attachements such as grenade launchers, optics and suppressors are used by the[clarification needed]
Machine guns
Rheinmetall MG3

MG 74

West Germany

Austria

General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Standard issue infantry support general purpose machine gun.

Also used as coaxial machine gun of the Leopard 2A4.

FN MAG

MG MAG

Belgium General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Vehicle mounted machine gun:
  • coaxial machine gun with Ulan IFV
  • roof-mounted on Leopard 2A4.
  • side weapon with S-70 Blackhawk
M2 Browning

12,7 mm üsMG M2

United States Heavy machine gun 12.7×99mm NATO Standard use heavy machine guns and mounted on vehicles and helicopters.
Sniper rifles
Steyr SSG 69

SSG 69 P4

Austria Bolt-action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Standard issue precision rifle.
Heckler & Koch HK417P

lSSG HK417P (Ö)

(leichtes Scharfschützengewehr)

Germany Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO 72 HK417P purchased.

In use with the Jagdkommando

Accessories:

  • Kahles K624i telescopic sight
  • Safran Vectronix NiteSpotMR (residual light night vision attachment)
  • Rheinmetall FCS-TacRay Ballistic (fire control system)
Steyr SSG 08A2

mSSG Steyr 08A2

(mittleres Scharfschützengewehr)

Austria Bolt-action sniper rifle 8.6×70 mm

(known as .338 Lapua Magnum)

120 SSG 08A2 purchased.

In use with the Jagdkommando Accessories:

  • Kahles K624i telescopic sight
Barrett M82A1

sSSG M82 A1

(Schweres Scharfschützenwaffensystem)

United States Bolt-action anti-materiel rifle 12.7×99mm NATO 102

Heavy sniper rifle with Kahles K624i rifle scope.

Shotguns
Remington Model 870 United States Pump action shotgun 12 gauge In use with the Jagdkommando
Ceremonial rifle
FN FAL

StG 58

Belgium

Austria

Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Former service rifle, now used as a ceremonial weapon by Austrian Guard Companies.
Grenade launchers
Madritsch Weapon Technology ML40 Mk2 Austria Single grenade launcher 40×46mm LV

Standard issue grenade launcher, equipped with Aimpoint Micro

Madritsch Weapon Technology ML40 Mk2 Austria Under-barrel grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Used with the StG 77 A2 Kommando
Steyr GL40 Austria Grenade launcher 40×46mm LV Used with rubber weapons by the military police.
Man-portable anti-tank systems
RBS-56B Bill 2

PAL 2000 "Bill"

Sweden Anti-tank weapon 339 launchers, and 2,000 missiles purchased in 1996
Carl Gustaf M2

8,4 cm PAR 66/79

Sweden Recoilless rifle
Land mines
ATM 2000E Austria Anti-tank Landmine N/A Anti-tank mine
Model 67 mine Austria Anti-tank Landmine N/A Anti-tank mine
ATM-6 and ATM-7 mines Austria Anti-tank Landmine N/A Anti-tank mine

Indirect Fire

Model Image Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes
Mortars
L16 81mm mortar

8,1cm mGrW 82

United Kingdom Infantry mortar 81 mm
Hirtenberger M12-1111

12 cm GrW 86

Austria Heavy mortar 120 mm 85
Artillery
M109

PzHb M109 A5Ö

United States

Austria

Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm

L/39

30
M109

Rechenstellenpanzer M109

United States

Austria

Command and artillery computing station

Vehicles

Armoured vehicles

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Armoured fighting vehicles(168)
Leopard 2A4

KPz Leopard

West Germany MBT

Main battle tank

56 114 purchased in 1996 from the Netherlands as part of the "Mech-Paket" in a broader effort to modernise all mechanised units. They entered service in 1997.

In 2006, the number of active tanks was reduced to 40, two tank bataillions.

In 2011, 40 tanks were sold to KMW.

In 2017, the decision was made to reactivate a new tank battalion to reach a total of 56 tanks.

In 2023, the decision was made to upgrade existing fleet to the Leopard 2NV standard, with a total of 58 tanks to be upgraded.

ASCOD

SPZ Ulan

Austria

Spain

IFV

Infantry fighting vehicle

112 112 IFV ordered in 1999, it entered service in 2002.

Turret Steyr SP30 equipped with a Mauser MK 30/2 [de] autocanon (30×173 mm) and a FN MAG coaxial machine gun.

Modernisation decided in 2023:

  • Replacement of optics and electronic components of the fire control system
  • Overhaul of the drivetrain
  • New air conditioning system
  • Mounts for the SAAB Barracuda camouflage
Armoured vehicles multi-role
Pandur I (A3)

Mannschafts Transportpanzer Pandur A3

(MTPz)

Austria APC

Armoured personnel carrier

68 68 Pandur ordered in the 1990s, and it entered service in 1996.

Equipment:

  • Manned weapon station equipped with M2 Browning
  • First modernisation MTPz A1/UN 2004.
    • mine protection seats
    • new telecommunications equipment
    • new cabling for the central electrical system
    • new heater
  • Second modernisation MTPz A2, 2010.
    • ELSAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS
    • rear-view camera
    • camouflage nets
  • Third modernisation MTPz A3, 2017.
    • Upgraded ballistic protection with RUAG SidePRO-KE
    • Additional mine protection with RUAG MinePRO
    • Mechanical improvements
Pandur Evolution [de]

Mannschafts Transportpanzer Pandur Evo

(MTPz Pandur Evo)

Austria APC

Armoured personnel carrier

64

(+36 for delivery)

Vehicle made by GDELS Steyr, it entered service in 2019. Crew of 3 (driver, gunner, commander) and 8 seats for a fighter group.

Main equipment:

  • ELSAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS
  • Saab Barracuda camo

Orders:

  • 34 ordered in December 2016 (€105 million)
  • 30 ordered in January 2021 (€106 million)
  • 36 ordered in September 2022, to be delivered by the end of 2025.
BvS10 MkIIB AUT

Universal Geländefahhrzeug BVS10 Hägglunds

Sweden Tracked articulated vehicle 32 32 purchased in 2016 for €85 million, entering service in 2018.

Equipment and specifications:

  • ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS
  • "Combat NG" battlefield management system
  • Improved mine protection
  • 360° observation system
ATF Dingo 2 A1 PatSi

Allschutzfahrzeug Dingo 2

Germany Infantry mobility vehicle 20 20 ordered in October 2004, it entered service in 2005. Equipment:
  • roof mounted Rheinmetall MG3 (MG 74) on KMW 1530 RCWS
ATF Dingo 2 A3 PatSi

Allschutzfahrzeug Dingo 2

Germany Infantry mobility vehicle 46 Purchases:
  • 14 ordered in April 2016
  • 32 ordered in March 2017, deliveries in 2017 - 2018

Equipment:

  • ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS
  • IR headlight
Iveco LMV

Geschütztes Mehrzweckfahrzeug Husar / Husar MP

(GMF Husar)

Italy Infantry mobility vehicle /

military police

123 150 Iveco LMV purchased, 27 in specialised variants (see below). It entered service in 2008. Equipment:
  • ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS
  • Mine and NBC protection
  • Rear view camera
  • Radar absorbing paint
Iveco LMV

Geschütztes Mehrzweckfahrzeug Husar PsyOps

(GMF Husar PsyOps)

Italy Psychological operation 3 Part of the military police mission.

Equipment:

  • ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS
  • Loudspeaker LRAD-500X
  • Mine and NBC protection
  • Rear view camera
  • Radar absorbing paint
Observation and reconnaissance
Iveco LMV

BAA-EO Geschütztes Mehrzweckfahrzeug Husar

(BAA-EO GMF Husar)

Italy Observation and reconnaissance vehicle 22 22 ordered in November 2013.

It entered service in 2017.

12 for reconnaissance companies, 6 for artillery observation teams, 4 for the Jagdkommando.

Equipment:

  • ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS
  • Mine and NBC protection
  • Rear view camera
  • Radar absorbing paint
  • Mast integrated at the back with:
    • Dual camera (day / IR), laser range finder, laser guidance
    • Multi Threat Detection System (Radar and laser detecting sensors)
    • GPS and INS
Iveco LMV

Geschütztes Mehrzweckfahrzeug Husar Beagle

(GMF Husar Beagle)

Italy

Israel

Ground surveillance radar 2 The Husar Beagle entered service in 2021.

Equipment:

  • PPE PGSR-3i Beagle by Pro Patria Electronics
  • ESLAIT EFWS WS4 Panther RCWS
Armoured ambulances
ATF Dingo 2

Allschutzfahrzeug Dingo 2

Germany Armoured ambulance 9 Entered service in 2005.
  • 3 ordered in 2005
  • 6 ordered in 2013
Pandur I (A3)

Mannschafts Transportpanzer Pandur A3

(MTPz)

Austria Armoured ambulance 3 Ambulance purchased for €3.8 million and entered service in 2003.
NBC vehicles
ATF Dingo 2

AC-Aufklärungsfahrzeug Dingo 2

Germany NBC reconnaissance vehicle 12 NBC reconnaissance ordered in 2005
Logistics
MAN HX77 8×8

Hakenladesystem MAN 38.440 8×8

Austria

Germany

Armoured trucks with hook loading system 24 RMMV HX2 38.440 purchased in 2009

Equipment

  • Palfinger PALIFT Scorpion
Armoured recovery vehicles
M-88 A1

Bergepanzer M-88 A1

United States ARV

Armoured recovery vehicle

10
Sk-105 - Bpz Greif A1

Bergepanzer "Greif" A1

Austria ARV

Armoured recovery vehicle

24
MAN HX2 8×8

Schweres geschütztes Bergefahrzeug HX2

(sBgeFzg)

(Illustration of similar system)

Austria Heavy wrecker 3 Wrecker based on the RMMV HX2 41.545 that entered service in 2019.

The crew is made of a commander, driver and rescue assistant.

Equipment:

  • Lift arm, maximum load of 160 kN
  • Winches
    • Main: 270 kN, 80 meters
    • Frame winch: 120 kN, 60 meters
    • Small winch: 10 kN, 250 m
  • Loading crane: HIAB 2222 ATF 2 (205 kNm capacity)
Engineering and support vehicles
Sk-105 PiPz

Leichte Pionierpanzer

Austria AEV

Armoured engineering vehicle

18
Hydrema 910MCV-2 Denmark Mine clearing vehicle 2
DOK-ING MV4 Scorpion [uk] / DOK-ING MV10 Bison [uk] Croatia Remote controlled mine clearing vehicle 4 / 1
Liebherr PR 726 G8

(illustration, uses military camouflage)

Germany

 Switzerland

Armoured bulldozer 2

Remote controlled capable bulldozer.

Steyr 6300 Terrus CVT

Splittergeschützte Traktoren

(illustration)

Austria Armoured tractor 9 Armoured cabin by Achtleiner, used at the Allentsteig military training area.

STANAG 4569 Level 3 protection

Armoured training vehicle
ASCOD

SPz Ulan Fahrschulausführung

Austria

Spain

Driver training vehicle Unknown
Reserve
Leopard 2A4

KPz Leopard

West Germany MBT

Main battle tank

16 114 purchased, 40 sold to KMW, 58 to be modernised in total, 16 remain in reserve.
Pandur I Austria

Belgium

APC

Armoured personnel carrier

6

Purchased second-hand to the Belgian Army in 2016, and used for spare parts.
Armoured ambulance 1

Unarmoured vehicles

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Utility vehicles
Pinzgauer 710 M (4×4 and 6×6) Austria Combat vehicle for motorized reconnaissance troops 900

Combat vehicle for motorised reconnaissance troops (Jägerbataillon 12).

To be replaced by Iveco MUV M70.20 [fr].

Pinzgauer 716 M (4×4) Austria Off-road transport Used as a combat vehicle for a group with their equipment and transport vehicle for material and equipment up to 1.5t.

To be replaced by Iveco MUV M70.20 [fr].

Puch G-Class W461

PUCH / G300 diesel, 0.8 t

Austria

West Germany

Multi-role utility vehicle

Chassis

  • 461.312
  • 461.313

Variants:

  • A (KF, short, solid roof)
  • B (LF, long, solid roof)
  • C (KP, short, tarpaulin cover)
  • D (LP, long tarpaulin cover)
  • E (LF-FM, long, solid roof, communications)
Iveco MUV M70.20 [fr] 4×4

Iveco Noriker Führungsunterstützung

(Iveco Noriker FüU)

Italy

Austria

Command and support 1 / 70 Successor of the 900 Pinzgauer. Vehicle to be supplied by Iveco, and the mission modules by EMPL.

Orders:

  • 125 vehicles for €42.5 million ordered in 2023, delivery 2024 - 2026
    • 70 Command and support systems
    • 55 radio links vehicles
Iveco MUV M70.20 [fr] 4×4

IDV MUV Richtfunk

Radio links 55

Mitsubishi L200

(4th generation)

Mitsubishi L 200 2,5 DK DI-D 2.5 Work Edition with Road Ranger cargo area cover

Japan Multi-role utility vehicle 300 300 ordered in 2014
Mitsubishi L200

(5th generation)

L200 DK DI-D 2,2 4WD Auto, Work Edition with Road Ranger cargo area cover

(Illustration of model)

Japan Multi-role utility vehicle 325 245 with a bed cover to be delivered by the end of 2024, and 80 for driver training without bed cover.

302 delivered in 2023

Nissan Pathfinder (gen 3)

(Illustration)

Japan Liaison, exploration, reconnaissance, utility, patrol and training vehicle Also used by the Austrian Army for patrols in Kosovo with the KFOR
VW Touareg (R5 TDI) Germany Liaison, exploration, reconnaissance, utility, patrol and training vehicle 102 Ordered in 2008.

Also used by the Austrian Army for patrols in Kosovo with the KFOR.

Skoda Kodiaq Czech Republic

Germany

Patrol and military police vehicle
VW T6

VW T6 Nutzfahrzeug

Germany Utility vehicles and military police 280
VW T6

Pritsche Doppelkabine

Germany Flatbed utility vehicle 40 Received in 2023
VW Golf 7 Variant

Germany Utility vehicles and military police 80 Received in 2023
VW ID.3

(Illustration of model)

Germany Civilian use vehicles 30 30 received in 2021
VW ID.4

(Illustration of model)

Germany Civilian use vehicles 25 25 Received in 2023
Special forces vehicles
Achtleiner Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Austria

Japan

Civilian special forces vehicle Operated by the Jagdkommando.
PUCH G 290/LP [de]

Sandviper

Austria

Germany

Light tactical vehicle Operated by the Jagdkommando.

Equipment:

  • Version I: 2 × MG 74 (MG3)
  • Version II: 1 × MG 74 (MG3) and 1 × 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
Defenture GRF Netherlands Light tactical vehicle New light tactical and air-loadable mobile platform for the Jagdkommando ordered in April 2024.

Successor of the "Sandviper", first deliveries in 2024.

Logistics
MAN HX81 8×8 Austria

Germany

Tank transporter 17

(1 on order)

70 tons capacity.
  • 3 received in 2021 with 7-axle low-bed semi-trailers from Doll
  • 15 ordered in 2023 with 8-axles low-bed semi-trailers from EMPL, contract estimated at €36 million,14 delivered by July 2025, last delivered by the end of 2025
RMMV TGM MIL 8×6

Austria

Germany

Truck with hook loading system 72 RMMV TGM 38.440 purchased in 2009.

Equipment

  • Palfinger PALIFT Scorpion
mContTA 10 m³ Fuel tank 20 10,000 liters of roll-on containers purchased in 2016
Recovery vehicle
MAN HX2 6×6

mittleres Bergefahrzeug HX2

(mBgeFzg)

Austria

Germany

Medium wrecker 24 Wrecker based on the RMMV HX42M 28.445 that entered service in 2022.

Equipment:

  • 48 t 4-axle trailer
  • 2 Sepson winches, 120 kN, 60 meters
  • Palfinger 41002 EH loading crane with a 36 mt capacity, 3.8 t maximum load and 9.5 m radius.
MAN HX2 6×6

leicht Bergefahrzeug HX2

(lBgeFzg)

Austria

Germany

Recovery vehicle 71 Wrecker based on the RMMV HX42M 28.445 that entered service in 2022.

Can be used for recovering broken down vehicles, transporting goods and transporting an ISO 10-foot container.

It can recover vehicles up to 7.5 tons. with a Sepson winch (120 kN capacity, 60 meters cable).

EMPL Tieflader Quattro Austria

Germany

Low-loader trailer 35 48 t capacity, telescopic 4-axle low-loading trailer, equipped with DOLL Quattro hybrid steering and a turntable, combined with hydraulic forced steering.

It entered service in 2022.

Ambulances
Pinzgauer 712 AMB-S (6×6)

Sanitätskraftwagen mit portablem Shelter

(SanKw)

Austria Off-road medical vehicle
VW T6 4-Motion (left)

Krankentransportwägen

Germany Ambulance transport vehicle 20 Introduced in 2021.
VW Crafter 4-Motion (right)

Notarztwägen

Germany Ambulance transport vehicle 20 Introduced in 2022.
Firefighting
MAN TGM 18.340 4×4

Universallöschfahrzeuge für Flugplatz, 3000 / 400 / 250

(ULFzg 3000 / 400 / 250)

Austria

Germany

Airport fire engine 6
  • 3,000 litres water
  • 400 litres foaming agent
  • 250 kg of fire extinguishing powder
Rosenbauer / MAN TGM 18.320 4×4

ABC-Löschfahrzeug

Austria

Germany

NBC fire engine 10

In service since 2016.

  • RS14 generator
EMPL Geländegängige Löschwasserversorgung Austria Military firefighting container Container with 13.5 m3 of water, a roof water canon, a hydrofighter Tornado II portable pump.

Transported on RMMV SX45 truck equipped with a Palfinger Scorpion T17 hook loading system.

EMPL Löschcontainer Austria Military firefighting equipment container 3 Comtainer with firefighting equipment:
  • power generators
  • 200 liter foam tank
  • 4,000 liter built-in diesel powered pump
  • pressure hoses
  • distributors
  • hollow jet pipes
  • pressure hoses
  • hand-held spotlights
  • thermal imaging cameras
  • breathing apparatus
  • medical backpacks
  • a chainsaw.

Transported on RMMV TGM 38.440 truck equipped with a Palfinger Scorpion T17 hook loading system.

DOK-ING MV-5 Croatia Radio controlled fire extinguishing robot 2

Comes with tools such as a rotary gripper.

Pinzgauer 712 (6×6)

Rette- und Bergefahrzeug Pinzgauer 712

(RuB Pinzgauer)

Austria Rescue vehicle 18
NBC decontamination
RMMV TGS MIL 8×8 MAMMUT

Dekontaminationssystem MAMMUT

Germany Truck for NBC decontamination 8 Replacement of the ÖAF S-LKW based on the TEP 90 system by Rheinmetall.

Based on MAN TGS 38.480, equipped with a crane (33 mt Palfinger PK 33002 EH) and MAMMUT module.

RMMV HX2 8×8 MAMMUT

Dekontaminationssystem MAMMUT

(Illustration of the base vehicle )

Germany Truck for NBC decontamination 2 Replacement of the ÖAF S-LKW based on the TEP 90 system by Rheinmetall.

Based on RMMV HX2 41.545, equipped with a crane (33 mt Palfinger PK 33002 EH) and MAMMUT module.

MAMMUT Decontamination module [de]

Dekontaminationssystem MAMMUT

Germany NBC decontamination module 10 Equipment:
  • 33-meter-tonne Palfinger PK 33002 EHcrane
  • Module 1: vehicle decontamination with collecting basin
  • Module 2: vacuum chamber for dry decontamination of electronic equipment
  • Module 3: people decontamination (inflatable dress-up tent)

Very light vehicles

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Special forces light vehicles
Polaris DAGOR

Deployable Advanced Ground Off-road

United States Ultra Light Combat Vehicle Jagdkommando vehicle
Polaris MRZR

Deployable Advanced Ground Off-road

United States Ultra Light Combat Vehicle Jagdkommando vehicle

Variants:

  • D2 (2 seats)
  • D4 (4 seats)
Polaris Sportsman 570 6×6 Big Boss United States ATV

All-terrain vehicle

Jagdkommando vehicle
Utility vehicles
Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 United States ATV

All-terrain vehicle

38

Purchased in 2016.

Arctic Cat 700D United States ATV with rubber tracks

All-terrain vehicle

Used by the mountain troops for mud and snow conditions as a utility vehicle.
Yamaha 700 Grizzly

(Illustration)

Japan ATV with rubber tracks

All-terrain vehicle

Motorcycles
KTM 250 Austria Enduro off-road motorcycle
KTM 450 SX-F Austria Enduro off-road motorcycle KTM 450 equipped with Acerbis plastic kit, used by the Jagdkommando.
Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS Japan Police motorcycle Operated by the military police

Engineering machines and equipment

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Cranes
Liebherr LTM1070-4.2

(Illustration, Austrian version
in military camo)

Germany

 Switzerland

Mobile crane 1
Logistics / handling systems
HERBST-SMAG Orion V Germany Reach stacker 2 Capacity of 24 tons, can stack up 3 containers height.
Caterpillar TH514D United States Telescopic handler 25
Manitou MLT 627TC France Telescopic handler
Manitou MRT 2150 France Telescopic handler
Palfinger Crayler FLG140 Germany

Austria

Remote controlled field forklift on tracks
Military bridges
Bailey Bridge United Kingdom Temporary modular truss bridge
Krupp-MAN D-Bridge [de] West Germany Temporary modular truss bridge
Pionierbrücke 2000 Germany Temporary modular beam bridge Up to 40 meters span.
GDELS MAMBA Germany Ultra lightweight footbridge 4
Road reinforcement
Faltstraßengerät

Faltstraßengerät [de]

Germany

Netherlands

Folding road
Excavators
JCB JS200 LC Mono United Kingdom Tracked excavator
JCB 8040 ZTS United Kingdom Tracked excavator
Komatsu PS 138-US Japan Tracked excavator
Samsung SE 210-2 South Korea Tracked excavator
Takeuchi TB216 Japan Tracked excavator
Volvo EC27C Sweden Tracked excavator
Volvo ECR 88D Sweden Tracked excavator
Volvo EC180BLC Sweden Wheeled excavator
Kaiser SX Liechtenstein Walking excavator
Menzi Muck  Switzerland Walking excavator
Backhoe loader
JCB 4CX Sitemaster United Kingdom Backhoe loader 9 Purchased in 2010 for €1.3 million.
Loaders
JCB 437 HT

(Illustration, Austrian version
in military camo)

United Kingdom Wheel loader
  • some received in 2016
  • 4 received in 2020
PAUS TSL 855 Germany Wheel loader
Komatsu SK820-5 Japan Wheeled skid-steer loader
Other construction machines
Messersi TCH 2500 Italy Tracked dumper
PAUS SMK 163 Germany Dumper
Volvo G930 Sweden Grader
Faun-Frisch F 155 A Germany Grader
Tractors
Steyr 4145 Profi CVT

Splittergeschützte Traktoren

(Illustration)

Austria

Italy

United States

Tractor 4
  • Steyr SZ 50 front loader
  • Snow plow
  • Snow blower
  • Self-loading spreader
  • Boom mower


Electronic equipment

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Communication equipment
Iveco MUV M70.20 [fr] 4×4

IDV MUV Richtfunk

Italy

Austria

Radio links 55

Successor of the 900 Pinzgauer. Vehicle to be supplied by Iveco, and the mission modules by EMPL.

Orders:

  • 55 radio links vehicles
Tactical Communication Network [de] Austria

Finland

Digital communication system 388 388 TCN procured, first delivery in March 2024.

Supplied by Cancom Austria with a Bittium software.

Thales Schweiz TRC 4000

(similar system)

 Switzerland Directional radio relay antenna
Radio Access Point [de]
Thales SquadNet United Kingdom Tactical radio (very short distance) 2,500
Ascom Pentacom RT405

TFF-41-0

 Switzerland Handheld radio
Tadiran PRC 2200 [de] (5, 10 or 20 watts)

TFF-1-0

Israel Shortwave vehicle radio (medium and long range) Backpack and vehicles
Tadiran PRC 2200 [de] (125, 400 or 1,000 Watt)

MFF-1A-0

Shortwave portable radio (medium and long range)
Funkgerätesatz BFF-32-0 [de]
Command and control systems
Iveco MUV M70.20 [fr] 4×4

Iveco Noriker Führungsunterstützung

(Iveco Noriker FüU)

Italy

Austria

Command and support 1 / 70

Successor of the 900 Pinzgauer. Vehicle to be supplied by Iveco, and the mission modules by EMPL.

Orders:

  • 70 Command and support systems
Systematic Defence SitaWare Headquarters Denmark Advanced command-and-control (software licences) 500
Systematic Defence SitaWare Frontline Denmark Mounted command and control system (software licences) 1,000
Ground reconnaissance
PPE PGSR-3i Beagle Israel Portable ground surveillance radar 10

Air defence

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Air surveillance radars
Selex RAT-31DL

Fixed air defence radar

(FADR)

Italy Long-range air surveillance radar 3 1 radar ordered in 2002 to replace RAT-31S 2002, 2 additional ordered in 2006.

Stationary radars, upgraded by Leonardo in 2020.

Selex RAT-31DL/M

Deployable air defence radar

(DADR)

Italy Long-range air surveillance radar 1

1 radar ordered in 2014 with an option for an additional radar.

Mobile radar, upgrade by Leonardo in 2020.

Air defence
RAC 3D [de] France Target acquisition radar 12 Supplied by Thomson-CSF (Thales Group)
Mistral

lFAL Mistral

France MANPAD, surface-to-air missile 59 Originally equipped with Mistral 1 missiles, gradually replaced with Mistral 2 missiles. Coupled with Thomson-CSF (Thales Group) RAC 3D radars for target acquisition.

The Mistral is carried on a Pinzgauer 712 6×6 for the mobile air defence forces.

Skyguard FC

Feuerleitgerät 98 Skyguard

(FLGer 98)

 Switzerland Radar and fire control system Fire control system of Oerlikon GDF anti-air gun.

To be replaced by the Skyguard-3 radar, networked operations control.

Oerlikon GDF 005

35 mm ZFlAK 85

Towed anti-aircraft gun 28

Will be upgraded to GDF-009 and AHEAD ammunition.

Boats

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Pioneer boats
Watercat M9

Sturm- und Flachwasserboot

(StuFBo)

Finland Shallow water boat 20 Boats supplied by Marine Alutech.
ALU Pi-Boot II

Aluminium Pionier-Mehrzweckboote

(Arbeits- und Transportboote, ArbBo)

Austria Shallow water boat 80 Boats supplied by ÖSWAG Werft Linz AG [de].
Special forces boats
Hurricane H955 Mach II France

Austria

RHIB

Rigid hull inflatable boat

Boats supplied by Spider-Rock, coming from Zodiac Milpro used by the Jagdkommando.
Sillinger Proraid 765 France

Austria

RHIB

Rigid hull inflatable boat

Boats supplied by Spider-Rock, used by the Jagdkommando.

Aircraft

Fixed wing aircraft

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Fighter aircraft
Eurofighter Typhoon T1 United Kingdom

Germany

Italy

Spain

Multirole fighter 15 All aircraft are Tranche 1/Block 5/SRP 4.3, but lack the Praetorian DASS and EuroFIRST PIRATE. Currently with short-range IRIS-T missiles and Rafael Litening 5 targeting pod.
Leonardo M-346FA Italy Light fighter / Trainer 0 / (+12 on order)

The M-346 was selected in 2024, and the contract was signed in November 2025.

The contract is worth €1.5 billion, and it is scheduled to enter service in 2028.

Transport aircraft
Lockheed C-130 Hercules United States Military transport aircraft 3 Three former RAF machines (Hercules C Mk.1P) were overhauled, upgraded and delivered between 2003 and 2004. A fourth aircraft to be used for spare parts and ground training was delivered in 2015.
Embraer C390 Brazil Military transport aircraft 0 / (+4 on order) Procurement of successor initiated in 2021 with 4 aircraft planned for 2026 - 2027.

Selected as successor in September 2023. It was selected for its capacity to transport a fully equipped Pandur EVO with a mounted weapon station.

Contract signed in July 2024 with the Netherlands at the Farnborough Air Show.

Pilatus PC-6B Porter  Switzerland STOL utility aircraft 8
Training aircraft
Diamond DA40 NG Austria Military trainer aircraft 4

Used for basic training (Phase 1) and pilot selection.
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer  Switzerland Military trainer aircraft 12

Rotary wing aircraft

Model Image Origin Type In service Notes
Bell OH-58 Kiowa United States Observation helicopter 10 12 received from 1978 onwards, 10 remaining in service.

To be replaced by the AW-169M (second order) by 2028.

Agusta-Bell AB 212 United States

Canada

Italy

Utility helicopter 22 23 were in service at the beginning of 2023, but one loss occurred in 2023 in an accident.

All helicopters underwent a MLU between 2010 and 2016 (new glass cockpit, defensive aide suite, service life extension until 2041).

Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk

S-70A-42

United States Utility helicopter 9 Nine S-70 ordered in 2000 for $183 million with an option for three more (which weren't ordered), all delivered in 2002.

A modernisation program in cooperation with Ace Aeronautics LLC is in progress, which includes new avionics and a completely new glass cockpit.

0 / (+3 on order)

Three used UH-60L purchased from Royal Jordanian Air Force in 2020 for $72.8 million.

In 2021, the first two helicopters were transferred to Austria. The Air Force signed a contract with Ace Aeronautics LLC to bring it up to the same standard as the Austrian S-70.

Sikorsky UH-60M United States Utility helicopter 0 / (+12 on order)

12 ordered on 30 June 2024 for €715 million, and to be delivered from 2028. They will replace part of the AB212.
AW169B Lion Italy

United Kingdom

Training helicopter 11 / (+1 on order)

First order of 18 AW169 in December 2021. The government-to-government (G2G) agreement is valued at €346 million. The aircraft in this order is the successor of the Alouette III. The helicopters are planned to be delivered between 2022 and 2026.

The variants ordered are:

  • 6 AW169B for a training role
  • 12 AW169MA as a multirole (troop transport, disaster relief, emergency response, firefighting, mountain rescue, medical evacuation) / attack variant

Second order of 18 AW169 in December 2022. The government-to-government (G2G) agreement is valued at €304 million. The aircraft in this order is the successor of the remaining Aerospatiale Alouette III and the Bell OH-58 Kiowa. The helicopters are planned to be delivered by 2028.

The order is for:

  • 6 AW169B for a training role
  • 12 AW169MA as a multirole (troop transport, disaster relief, emergency response, firefighting, mountain rescue, medical evacuation) / attack variant

Deliveries:

  • 1st in December 2022
  • 2nd in March 2023
  • 3rd in May 2023
  • 5th in October 2023
  • 7th in August 2024
  • 2 more in December 2024

The Austrian AW169M is equipped with a skid landing gear and is to be delivered in 2 variants, training and light utility multi-role tactical variant.

The equipment of the tactical variant consists of

  • Internal weapons: 12.7×99mm NATO machine gun or two pintle-mounted 7.62×51mm NATO machine guns
  • External weapons: 2 potential pods, whether a 12.7×99mm NATO FN Herstal HMP 400 gun pod, or Hydra 70 rocket pods (7 or 9 guided / unguided rockets)
  • Sensors: laser designator, IR camera, camera, missile approach warning system, laser warning receiver
AW169MA Lion Italy

United Kingdom

Multirole light utility helicopter / tactical variant 0 / (+24 on order)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Model Image Origin Type Role In service Notes
SurveyCopter Tracker [de] France UAV

Fixed-wing

Artillery ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

18 6 systems, each with 3 drones

AscTec Falcon 8 Germany Miniature UAV

Multicopter

Short range ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

1
Magni-X Israel Miniature UAV

Multicopter

Short range ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

350
RQ-11 Raven USA UAV

Fixed-wing

Artillery ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

12
Huginn X1 Denmark Miniature UAV

Multicopter

ISR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

1 Made by Sky-Watch A/S
Riegl RiCopter Austria Miniature UAV

Multicopter

ISR LIDAR

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

1
DJI Mavic Pro China Commercial UAV

Multicopter

Aggressor role (Feinddarstellung) 1
DJI Phantom 4 China Commercial UAV

Multicopter

Aggressor role (Feinddarstellung) 1

Animals

Type Image Origin Type Quantity Notes
Haflinger (Horse) Austria Pack

Animal

58 Assigned to Combat Support Battalion 6 of the 6th Mountain Brigade. Used for logistical purposes.
Donkey Austria Pack

Animal

8 Assigned to Combat Support Battalion 6 of the 6th Mountain Brigade. Used for logistical purposes.

Future equipment

Firm orders

Pandur Evo MTPz (225 on order)

Under the development plan "Aufbauplan Bundesheer 2032", the Austrian Army ordered 225 additional Pandur Evo MTPz [de] in February 2024 for €1.8 billion from GDELS Steyr. Twelve variants are planned to be delivered between the end of 2025 and 2032.

Not all suppliers and quantities for each variants are known yet, but the table below summarises the known information:

Variant Image Type Quantity Notes
Pandur Evo MTPz [de]

Mannschaftstransportpanzer

APC

Armoured personnel carrier

Crew of 3 (driver, gunner, commander) and 8 seats for a fighter group.

Modular interior, and could be transformed for CASEVAC role. Equipment supplied by Elbit Systems:

  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz PAL [de]

Panzerabwehrlenkwaffe

Tank destroyer (missile) Same variant as the base MTPz APC, with an anti-tank turret added.

Equipment:

  • RCWS that will launch the successor of the RBS-56B Bill 2 (supplier unknown / tbd)
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems

Pandur I EVO presented with MBDA Impact Turret (as on the picture) and Akeron MP at Eurosatory 2024.

MTPz Aufkl [de]

Aufklärung

Scout vehicle Equipment:
  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Reconnaissance mast (supplier unknown / tbd)
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz JFS [de]

Joint Fire Support

Coordination tactical fire support Role: coordinate tactical fire support (artillery, mortar, aircraft, drone).

Equipment:

  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
  • Potential equipment: reconnaissance drones and laser guidance
MTPz Fü [de]

Führung

Command and control Equipment:
  • Command and communication equipment (supplier unknown / tbd)
  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz SGrW [de]

schwere Granatwerfer

Mortar carrier Equipment:
  • Elbit Crossbow 120 mm unmanned turret In May 2024 a €49.3 million contract was signed by Elbit for the mortar turret to be installed on the Pandur Evo
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz FlA [de]

Skyranger 30 A3

Flakpanzer

VSHORAD / SPAAG

Very short range air defence / self-propelled anti-air gun

36

(+ 9 option)

Turret to be supplied by Rheinmetall Air Defence, delivery planned from 2026.

Equipment:

  • Oerlikon KCE Canon
  • AHEAD ammunition (30 × 173 mm)
  • Mistral 3
  • 76 mm smoke grenades
  • 3 Hensoldt Spexer AESA radar plates
  • Rheinmetall electro-optical sensor
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz SAN [de]

Sanität

Armoured ambulance 2 variants:
  • CASEVAC
  • MEDEVAC

Equipment:

  • Ambulance equipment
  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz Pi [de]

Pionier

Armoured engineering vehicle Equipment:
  • Clearing blade
  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz FüU [de] Communication Role: leadership support with communication systems

Equipment:

  • GEROH KV mast
  • Communication antenna relay
  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz ERFOS [de]

Erfassungs- und Ortungssystem

Electronic warfare /

SIGINT

Equipment:
  • ERFOS 2 detection and location system (SIGINT)
  • Telescopic mast GEROH KV
  • Antennas from Rohde & Schwarz
  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems
MTPz STÖRSYS [de]

Störsystems

Electronic warfare /

Radio jamming

Equipment:
  • Radio jamming mast GEROH KV
  • ESLAIT WS4 Panther RCWS that can be equipped with:
    • MG 74 (Rheinmetall MG3)
    • 12,7 mm üsMG M2 (M2 Browning)
    • H&K GMG
  • Elbit Systems driving, and situational awareness systems

Other land equipment

Planned investments

In 2022, the Defence Minister of the Austrian Armed Forces, Klaudia Tanner unveiled the "Mission Forward" plan, a 10 year long investment plan into the Armed forces amounting over €16 Billion.

Programme System Image Origin Type Quantity Notes
Small arms
Loitering munitions purchase Tbd Loitering munitions
Armoured fighting vehicles
Leopard 2A8 Germany MBT

Main battle tank

58
Pandur Evo MTPz [de] Austria Multi-role armoured vehicles 156 Option for a further 156 vehicles for delivery after 2032
Air defence
MARS

Military Air Surveillance and Acquisition Radar System

Air surveillance radar
European Sky Shield Initiative IRIS-T SLS Germany Short range air-defence batteries 4

(batteries)

Austria is planning joint procurement and training with Germany.

Each battery procured should be equipped with 3 TEL.

IRIS-T SLM Medium range air-defence batteries 4

(batteries)

Long range Air defence system Patriot PAC-3 United States

Germany

Long range air-defence batteries Unknown The government announced that for the first time in the history of Austria, it would pursue long range air-defence missiles, the project would cost somewhere between €2-4 billion.
SAMP/T France

Italy

Arrow 3 Israel

United States

Aircraft
Additional jet fighters Eurofighter Europe Multirole fighter 36 The Austrian government wants to replace the old T1 Eurofighters with 36 modern fighter jets.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II USA
Dassault Rafale France
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Unmanned military aircraft combat technology

unbemannte Militärluftfahrzeuge Gefechtstechnik

(uMilLfz gefte)

Military UAV

Medium-altitude long-endurance UAV

12

To enter service in 2029.

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