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List of equipment of the Austrian Armed Forces

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

Personal equipment

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Name	Photo	Origin	Type	Notes
Camouflage
RAL 7013 [de]		Austria	Single colour	Former standard camouflage, being replaced by the Tarnanzug neu ÖBH. ^[1] Used with the Kampfanzug 03 combat uniform. ^[2]^[3]
Tarndruck Beige PXL		Austria	Digital pattern, Arid-environment	This pattern was presented in 2011 in parallel with a Central Europe variant of the same pattern. ^[4]^[5] 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.^[6] It was observed in 2020, for international missions such as in Lebanon, with the UNIFIL troops.^[7] 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.^[4]^[5] 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.^[8] This pattern is the same as the Tarndruck Beige PXL, and the colour scheme mixes the one 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.^[4]
MultiCam™		United States	Woodland pattern, Multi-environment	Used by the Jagdkommando and in the past by soldiers deployed in Afghanistan.^[9]^[10]Initially used with CLAW GEAR combat uniform, and in 2022, a new combat uniform by CARINTHIA started to be used. ^[11]
MultiCam Arid™	—	United States	Woodland pattern, Arid environment	Used by the Jagdkommando and observed for the first time in 2022 at SOFEX 2022.^[12] The combat uniform is supplied by CARINTHIA. ^[11]
Tarnanzug ÖBH [de]		Austria	Organic, non-pixelated pattern, Temperate environment	New standard camouflage to equip the whole force, selected in 2017, fielded since 2019.^[1]^[13]^[14] 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 is being supplied since 2022 ^[14] Colours of the camouflage: black, grey, khaki and sand/tan
Protection
SPECTRA helmet "Kevlarhelme"		France	Combat helmet	Introduced in 1994, supplied by MSA Gallet.^[15]^[16]
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.^[15]^[17] Additional contract in May 2021 with Gentex Corp for 18,000 helmets for €14.1 million.^[18]^[19]

Planned Investments

In 2022, Defense Minister of the Austrian Armed Forces, Klaudia Tanner, unveiled the new "Mission Forward" plan, a 10 year long investment plan into the Armed forces totaling at over €16 Billion Euros ^[62]^[63]

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Name	Origin	Type	Number	Notes
Various Logistics Vehicles from RMMV	Germany Austria	Logistics Vehicle	up to 1,375	Deal between the Austrian Government and RMMV, up to 1,375 Logistics vehicles of HX, TGS and TGM will be produced in Vienna^[64]
Embraer C390	Brazil	Military transport aircraft	4-5	The 3 C130 Hercules are to be replaced by 4-5 Transport aircraft, the Bundesheer is currently eyeing the Embraer C-390.^[65]
Eurofighter Typhoon	United Kingdom Germany Italy Spain Europe	Multirole Fighter	4^[66]	In an interview with Upper Austrian News, Defense Minister Tanner said that an initial €1,6 Billion Euros had been invested into the Air force with 4 new airframes of two-seated Eurofighters planned^[67]^[66]
A Fleet of 18 Jet Trainers / Light Combat	Italy Czech Republic	Military trainer aircraft Light Combat Aircraft	18^[66]	On top of the 4 German two-seated Eurofighter airframes, the budget will be used for a second fleet of 18 Jets consisting of either the M-346FA (Fighter Attack) or the L-39NG.
Sikorsky S70 Blackhawks	United States	Utility helicopter	3+12^[68]^[69]	On top of the 3 Black Hawks already ordered by the MoD, the ÖBH is pursuing a second fleet of 12 Black Hawks.^[68]^[69]
AW169M	Italy United Kingdom Europe	Utility helicopter	36^[55]	To be delivered between 2022 and 2026. Will feature different sets of integrated mission equipment (SAR, SOF, recon, etc.) and weapon systems. 12 AW-169 M.A. in multirole configuration and 6 AW-169 B trainers ordered.^[56] First helicopter handed over to the Austrian Armed Forces on December 21, 2022.^[57] A contract to exercise options for 18 additional helicopters was signed in January 2023.^[55]
IRIS-T Airdefence / European Sky Shield	Germany Europe	Air-Defence System	8 Batteries of 3 Launchers each	As part of the European Sky Shield air defense system, Austria is planning joint procurement and training with Germany. Austria will procure 4 Batteries of IRIS-T Medium and 4 Batteries of IRIS-T Small range Air defense systems with 3 Launch systems in each Battery.^[70]
Long range Air defense system	United States Israel	Long Range Air-Defense System	Unknown	The government announced that for the first time in the history of Austria, it would pursue long range Air-Defense missiles, the project would cost somewhere between €2-4 Billion Euros and possible options are the American Patriot and the Israeli-American Arrow 3^[71]

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Name	Origin	Type	Calibre	Quantity	Notes
Assault rifles and battle rifles
StG 77	Austria	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO		Standard-issue rifle, vast majority are A1 rifles. A2 Kommando rifles with various attachements such as grenade launchers, optics and suppressors are used by the Jagdkommando SOF and Jägerbataillon 25.^[20]^[21] Another variant in service exclusively with the Military police is the A1 MP.^[22] In 2023, a new variant called A1 MOD was presented, modifications include a new 3x optic and additional picatinny rails. A total number of 14.400 rifles were ordered.^[23]
StG 58	Belgium Austria	Battle rifle	7.62×51mm NATO		Former service rifle, now used as a ceremonial weapon by Austrian Guard Companies.
Pistols
P 80	Austria	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum		Standard-issue pistol, upgraded to Gen 3 standard between 2002 and 2003.^[24]
Glock 26	Austria	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	300^[25]
Submachine guns
FN P90	Belgium	Personal defense weapon	FN 5.7×28mm
Sniper rifles
Steyr SSG 69	Austria	Sniper rifle	7.62×51mm NATO
mSSG Steyr 08A2	Austria	Sniper rifle	.338 Lapua Magnum	120^[25]
lSSG HK417P	Germany	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	72^[25]
sSSG M82 A1	United States	Anti-materiel rifle	.50 BMG	102^[25]
Machine guns
MG 74	West Germany Austria	Machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO		Standard general-purpose machine gun.
MG MAG	Belgium	Machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO		Used on Leopard 2A4 tanks, Ulan IFVs and Black Hawk helicopters.
12,7 mm üsMG M2	United States	Heavy machine gun	.50 BMG		Standard heavy machine gun.
Anti-tank weapons
PAL 2000 "Bill"	Sweden	Anti-tank weapon		339^[26]
8,4 cm PAR 66/79	Sweden	Anti-tank weapon
Grenade launchers
Madritsch Weapon Technology ML40^[27]	Austria	Grenade launcher
Mortars
12 cm GrW 86	Austria	120mm mortar		85^[28]	Commercially known as Hirtenberger M12-1111.
8,1 cm mGrW 82	United Kingdom	81mm mortar

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Notes
Armour and other vehicles
KPz "Leopard"	West Germany	Main battle tank	58^[29]	Originally 114 surplus Leopard 2A4 tanks were bought from the Netherlands as part of the "Mech-Paket" in a broader effort to modernize all mechanized units.^[30] 40 tanks were decommissioned and sold to Krauss-Maffei Wegmann.^[31] In 2023 a mid life extension under the project name (LEOPARD 2A4 NV) - NV being the short form for "Nutzungsverlängerung" - has been announced. All tanks will undergo various modification which include new optics and an electric turret drive, the main focus of the modification is the extension of the technical lifetime by replacing obsolete components which are no longer in production and no longer serviceable.^[32]
SPz "Ulan"	Austria	Infantry fighting vehicle	112^[26]	112 vehicles were bought as part of the "Mech-Paket".^[30] In 2023 a mid life extension has been announced, GDELS Steyr will modify all IFVs in service. A major part of the program is the overhaul of the drivetrain, all vehicles will receive a new air conditioning system for the troop compartment, mounts for the SAAB Barracuda camouflage system and all obsolete optics and electronic components of the fire control system will be replaced with modern counterparts.^[32]^[33]
MTPz "Pandur"	Austria	Armoured personnel carrier	68^[26]	68 Pandur I (MTPz/UN) were part of the "Mech-Paket", three ambulance vehicles (SanPzRd) were acquired in 2003 and in 2016 six armored personnel carriers and one ambulance vehicle were bought from Belgian surplus but were not put into active service, they remain unused in storage instead. All of the original 68 vehicles were upgraded to the A2 standard which incorporates numerous drivetrain improvements and a RCWS from ESL-AIT.^[34]
MTPz "Pandur Evo"	Austria	Armoured personnel carrier	325^[26]	On 22 December 2016, the Austrian Ministry of Defence ordered 34 units of the Pandur 6×6 EVO for 105 million Euro from GDELS Steyr. In October 2016, 30 additional Pandur 6×6 EVO were ordered and delivered by 2023. In September 2022, a third batch of 36 vehicles was ordered. In February 2024, Austria ordered 225 Pandur 6×6 EVO. This order includes APC, armoured ambulances, C2, anti-tank, 120mm mortar carriers, mobile air defence and electronic warfare variants. The budget is of €1.8 billion.
Dingo 2	Germany	Infantry mobility vehicle	99	20 Dingo 2 PatSi in 2004,^[35] 12 Dingo 2 ATF AC and 3 Dingo 2 ATF NF in 2005,^[36] 6 Dingo 2 ATF NF in 2013,^[37] 14 Dingo 2 A3 PatSi and 4 Dingo 2 A3 MatE in 2016,^[36] 32 Dingo 2 A3 PatSi and 8 Dingo 2 A3 MatE in 2017^[38]^[39]
GMF "Husar"	Italy	Light utility vehicle	150^[40]	Equipped with a RCWS from ESL-AIT. Out of these, 22 vehicles are equipped with a specialized reconnaissance sensor suite (BAA-EO GMF HUSAR), two vehicles are equipped with a mobile ground surveillance radar^[41] and three vehicles with specialized equipment (GMF Husar PSYOPS) are used by the military police.^[42]
BvS10 AUT	Sweden	Tracked articulated vehicle	32^[40]	Specialized BvS10 AUT version currently in service which includes a number of improvements over the baseline BvS10 such as improved mine protection, a 360° observation system, the "Combat NG" battlefield management system and a RCWS from ESL-AIT.^[43]^[44]
Special forces vehicles
PUCH G 290/LP [de] ''Sandviper''	Austria Germany	Light tactical vehicle	—	^[45]^[46]
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.^[47]
Armoured recovery vehicle
Bergepanzer "Greif" A1	Austria	Armoured recovery vehicle	24^[48]
BPz M-88	United States	Armoured recovery vehicle	10^[48]	M88A1 version currently in service.
PiPz	Austria	Armoured engineering vehicle	18^[48]
Artillery
PzHb M109 A5Ö	United States Austria	Self-propelled howitzer	53^[26]
A ir-defence
lFAL "Mistral"	France	Surface-to-air missile	59^[26]	Originally equipped with Mistral 1 missiles, gradually replaced with Mistral 2 missiles. Coupled with Thomson-CSF (Thales Group) RAC 3D radars for target acquisition.
RAC 3D [de]	France	Target acquisition radar	12	Supplied by Thomson-CSF (Thales Group)
35 mm ZFlAK 85	Switzerland	Towed anti-aircraft gun	24^[26]	Will be upgraded to GDF-009: with Skyguard-3 radar, networked operations control and AHEAD ammunition.https://www.bundesheer.at/aktuelles/detail/35-mm-luftabwehrsystem-wird-modernisiert
Skyranger 30	Germany	short range air defense turret	36	were ordered on February 23, 2024, delivery from 2026. Mounted on Pandur EVO^[49]
Selex RAT-31DL	Italy	Long-range air surveillance radar	3	Stationary radar, upgraded by Leonardo in 2020.^[50]^[51]
Selex RAT-31DL/M	Italy	Long-range air surveillance radar		Mobile radar, upgrade by Leonardo in 2020.^[50]^[51]

Name	Origin	Type	Number	Notes
Eurofighter Typhoon	United Kingdom Germany Italy Spain Europe	Multirole fighter	15^[40]	All aircraft are Tranche 1/Block 5/SRP 4.3, but lack the Praetorian DASS and EuroFIRST PIRATE. Currently armed only with short-range IRIS-T missiles.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules	United States	Military transport aircraft	3^[40]	Three former RAF machines (Hercules C Mk.1P) were overhauled, upgraded and delivered between 2003 and 2004.^[52] A fourth aircraft to be used for spare parts and ground training was delivered in 2015.^[53]
Diamond DA40 NG	Austria	Military trainer aircraft	4^[40]	Used for basic training (Phase 1) and pilot selection.^[54]
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer	Switzerland	Military trainer aircraft	12^[40]	Used for advanced training (Phase 2) and can be armed with rocket pods and machine gun pods for close air support missions or interception of slow-moving aircraft and helicopters.^[54]
Pilatus PC-6B Porter	Switzerland	STOL utility aircraft	8^[40]
Aérospatiale Alouette III	France	Utility helicopter	24^[40]	Scheduled to be completely replaced by 2030 with AW-169.
AW169M	Italy	Utility helicopter	36^[55]	To be delivered between 2022 and 2026. Will feature different sets of integrated mission equipment (SAR, SOF, recon, etc.) and weapon systems. 12 AW-169 M.A. in multirole configuration and 6 AW-169 B trainers ordered.^[56] First helicopter handed over to the Austrian Armed Forces on December 21, 2022.^[57] A contract to exercise options for 18 additional helicopters was signed in January 2023.^[55]
Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk	United States	Utility helicopter	9+3^[40]	S-70A-42 export version, 9 helicopters were delivered in 2002.^[58] A modernization program in cooperation with Ace Aeronautics LLC is in progress which includes new avionics and a completely new glass cockpit, three second-hand helicopters with the same glass cockpit will be bought eventually as per agreement.^[59]
Agusta-Bell AB 212	United States Canada Italy	Utility helicopter	23^[40]	All helicopters underwent a MLU between 2010 and 2016, as a part of it the machines received a new glass cockpit and a defensive aide suite.^[60]
Bell OH-58 Kiowa	United States	Observation helicopter	10^[40]
EADS TRACKER	Europe	Unmanned aerial vehicle	18^[61]	A TRACKER system consists of the two control units (laptops), the transmitter/receiver unit and three flight units. In total, 18 TRACKER flight units were therefore procured.

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List of equipment of the Austrian Armed Forces

Personal equipment

Infantry weapons

Armoured vehicles and specialized equipment

Aircraft

Planned Investments

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