Equipment of the Spanish Army

Modern equipment of the Spanish Army is a list of equipment currently in service with the Spanish Army.

Small Arms

Firearms List of all the firearms being in use in the Spanish Army. ModelOriginImageTypeCalibreNotesPistolsHeckler & Koch USPSemi-automatic pistol 9×19 mm NATOStandard issue side arm since 2013, 9,500 pistols ordered in 2011 (€ 4.1 million), replacing the Llama M-82. In January 2024, 5,900 additional pistols ordered (€2.47 million).Glock 43Ultra compact semi-automatic9×19 mm NATOPurchased in 2020 for the MOE for scenarios where maximum discretion is required.Heckler & Koch USP9SDSemi-automatic pistol 9×19 mm NATOThe SD variant was already in use by the MOE (Special Operations Command).Submachine gunsHeckler & Koch MP5Submachine gun9×19 mm NATOIn use with the MOE and will be replaced by the MP7.Heckler & Koch MP7Submachine gun4.6×30 mm HKLatest sub-machine gun in the MOE, ordered and delivered in 2019 to replace the MP5. Accessories:

Red dot sight B&T Rotex-II SGM/PDW suppressorHeckler & Koch UMPSubmachine gun9×19 mm NATOIn use with the MOE, purchased in 2009.FN P90Submachine gunFN 5.7×28mm NATOIn use with the MOE.Assault riflesHeckler & Koch G36EStandard-issue assault rifle5.56×45mm NATOStandard-issue assault rifle of the Spanish Army. Selected in July 1998 to replace the CETME Model L. Among the 75,219 rifles manufactured for the Spanish Arrmed Forces, 60,000 were manufactured for the Spanish Army.

It was manufactured under license in Spain by General Dynamics Santa Bárbara Sistemas Fábrica de Armas de la Coruña (FACOR).

Note: the bayonet used with this assault rifle is the .Heckler & Koch G36KCarabine5.56×45mm NATOIn use with the MOE.Heckler & Koch HK416Assault rifle5.56×45mm NATOOrder of 5,800 rifles in January 2024 (€11.6 million).Precision riflesHeckler & Koch G28Semi-automatic DMR "Designated Marksman Rifle"7.62×51mm NATO27 rifles in use with the MOE. SRM6 suppressor and Schmidt & Bender 3-20X50 mm scope.Accuracy International AW 308Bolt-action sniper rifle7.62×51mm NATOPurchased in 2009, in order to increase the number of elite marksmen in the army.Accuracy International AXMC 338Bolt-action sniper rifle8.6×70mm (.338 Lapua Magnum)Purchased for the MOE in 2015. Additional weapons have been ordered in 2020.Barrett M95SPAnti-materiel precision rifle12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG)Selected in the mid-1990s as a new long range precision rifle. Additional purchases have been made, such as one in 2022.Dismounted troops machine gunsHeckler & Koch MG4ELight machine gun5.56×45mm NATOStandard issued machine gun Selected in 2006 to replace the former standard issued machine gun, the Cetme AMELI.

Around 1,800 to 2,000 are in service.

Sight: ACOG with a 4 times magnification sight from Trijicon.Heckler & Koch MG5General-purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATOSelected in 2020 to become the new machine gun of the MOEFN M2HBHeavy machine gun12.7×99mm NATOUsed among others by dismounted troops on a tripod. Some are equipped with a holographic scope MGS+/3x/120 by IntelliOptix.Vehicle mounted machine gunsRheinmetall MG3General-purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATOCoaxial and weapon stations machine gun. Used on the Pizarro, Leopard 2E, Centauro B1, VEC-M1, Dragon VCR.

License made in Spain by GDELS - SBS.FN M2HBHeavy machine gun12.7×99mm NATOUsed among others with several vehicles of the Army (RCWS and turret for gunners). Some are equipped with a holographic scope MGS+/3x/120 by IntelliOptix.Helicopter (FAMET) mounted machine gunsFN MAGGeneral-purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATOUsed on helicopters of the FAMET. It is one of the successor of the MG 42.

Orders:

2016, purchased to equip the Cougar November 2022, 20 purchased to equip the Cougar, Super Puma and NH90FN Minimi MK3General-purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATOUsed on helicopters of the FAMET. 20 purchased in November 2022 to equip Cougar, Super Puma and NH90.M240General-purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATOUsed on helicopters of the FAMET: It is one of the successor of the MG 42.

Purchased in 2016 to equip the CH-47D Chinook.FN M3MHeavy machine gun12.7×99mm NATOUsed on helicopters of the FAMET: It is one of the successor of the MG 42.

Purchased in 2016 to equip the Cougar, Super Puma, CH-47D Chinook and NH90.

Explosive weapons ModelOriginImageTypeCalibreNotesHand grenadesInstalaza ALHAMBRA—Hand grenades (with electronic fuse)—Standard grenades in use with the Spanish Army. 230,000 grenades ordered in November 2024.

Variants in use:

M2, fragmentation EJ, exercise IN (M2), inertGrenade launchersHeckler & Koch AG36Under-barrel grenade launcher40×46 mm LVGrenade launcher used with the standard-issue assault rifle Heckler & Koch G36E.SB LAG 40Automatic grenade launcher40×53 mm HVUsed on vehicles such as the VAMTAC, the Iveco LMV, the BMR and the M113. Accessories:

Holographic visors from Våpensmia ordered in 2023.MK19 Mod. 3Automatic grenade launcher40×53 mm HVSelected in 2017 to replace the SB LAG 40. This grenade launcher was already in use with the Spanish Marine Infantry.MANPATS (Man Portable Antis Tank Systems)Instalaza CS-70—Rocket launcher72 mmaaaInstalaza C90Rocket launcher90 mmSix rocket categories / warheads combinations in use in the Spanish Army. 2 rocket launcher categories:

"CR" also known as the "M3.5", the standard rocket launcher "CS" for Confined Space use

3 warhead available (same for "CR" and "CS"):

AT: Anti-Tank, 5.3 kg (CS variant, 6.7 kg), 350 m range, shaped charge warhead with a penetration of 500 mm armored steel and 1,000 mm of concrete DP: Dual Purpose, 5.2 kg (CS, 6.8 kg), 350 m range for point target, 700 m for area, penetration of 220 mm armored steel and 500 mm of concrete BK: Anti bunker, 5.4 kg (CS, 7.2 kg), 350 m range (300 m, CS) Tandem precursor warhead

13,000 additional ordered in June 2024.Instalaza Alcotán-100 (M2)Rocket launcher100 mmShoulder-fired weapon with a 600 m range (1,000 m with air-burst variant), used as anti-tank and anti-structure weapon. It can penetrate 700 mm of steel armor + ERA.Anti-tank missiles (dismounted troops)Rafael Spike LR ATGM Anti-tank guided missile130 mm260 launchers and 2,600 Spike LR were ordered in 2006 to replace:

M47 Dragon initially MILAN progressivelyAnti-tank missiles (vehicles)BGM-71E TOWATGM Anti-tank guided missile152 mmPurchased to equip vehicles and dismounted troops. As of 2022, it was only used on vehicles. It was decided to replace it with the Rafael Spike LR II ATGM. Orders:

2000 missiles and 200 launchers in 1993 (with second generation thermal cameras), 68 of which installed on vehicles. 1,000 missiles were ordered in 2009.MDBA MILAN 2TATGM Anti-tank guided missile115 mmBeing phased-out and replaced by the Rafael Spike. 106 launchers were used by the infantry (404 in total). As of 2025, the number in service is unknown.

Variant in use: MILAN 2T ((tandem shaped charge warhead).Rafael Spike LR IIATGM Anti-tank guided missile130 mm168 launchers and 1,680 Spike LR2 missiles replacing the BGM-71 TOW were ordered in 2022 to equip vehicles. The production was made under licence in Spain.

As of 2025, Spain is planning to cancel the purchase of this missile, and to replace it with a locally designed missile.Anti-tank missiles (FAMET helicopters)Rafael Spike ERATGM Anti-tank guided missile170 mmSelected in 2007 to become the air-to-surface missile of the Eurocopter Tiger in the FAMET 44 launchers and 200 missiles were ordered in 2007, 400 additional missiles were ordered in 2022Fire controlVOSEL Fire control unit—Fire control unit in two variants for the Instalaza Alcotán-100:

VOSEL (M2) VOSEL (M2)-IR

Indirect fire The list of equipment by the artillery forces of the Spanish Army.

Artillery ModelOriginImageTypeCalibreQuantityNotesSelf-propelled howitzersM109A5ESPH Self-propelled Howitzer155 mm (NATO) L/3996Purchased as a M109A1 and entered service in 1978. It was modernised to the M109A5E standard, and equipped with a L/39 gun.

In 2020, the barrel was modernised from the M284 to the M284 A2 standard. It is different in its chrome plating and a bushing solution preventing erosion in evacuator holes.

Note: The Spanish Marines operated 6 M109A5E and 6 M992 FAASV.

System to be replaced.Towed howitzersSIAC 155/52 (APU)Towed howitzer155 mm (NATO) L/5266Artillery system from GDELS SBS.SIAC 155/52 (V07)—Coastal towed howitzer155 mm (NATO) L/5216Artillery system from GDELS SBS, used for coastal artillery.L118 Light GunField gun105 mm L/3718Purchase of 56 guns approved in 1995, received in 1996, as a partial replacement of the OTO Melara Mod 56.

38 conversion kits to the L119 variant were part of the contract.L119 Light GunField gun105 mm L/303838 conversion kits from the L118 to the L119 variant were part of the purchase of 56 L118 light guns.OTO Melara Mod 56Mountain Gun105 mm L/14—Partially replaced by the L118 / L119 Light Gun in 1996, and some other systems were supplied to Ukraine..Ammunition supply vehiclesM548 TOA M-548Ammunition supply vehicle—158 Operated by Field Artillery Groups (GACA).M-548/6 SEM-1I TOA M-548Ammunition supply vehicle—18Operated by Field Artillery Groups (GACA).Tow trucksIveco Pegaso M250.37WMTowed howitzer tractor——Artillery tractor and crew transport for the SIAC 155/52.VAMTAC SK-95Field gun tractor——Artillery tractor and crew transport for the L118/L119.Special ammunitionsM982 Excalibur—Extended-range guided shell155 mm (NATO)— 100 Excalibur ordered in 2019 153 Excalibur-S ordered in 2023

Mortars ModelOriginImageTypeCalibreQuantityNotesSelf-propelled mortarsCardom 81 - EIMOSMortar carrier81 mm66 ordered in October 2011, and entered service in 2012.

The system is installed on the URO Vamtac S3 BN-2 (MRAP variant).—Mortar carrier81 mm89 (for the Army) (116 in the Armed Forces)In may 2023, the Fuerza 35 concept planned for 258 Dual EIMOS eventually, and in a first phase, 104 systems in the armed forces (80 for the army, 18 for the marine infantry and 6 for the air force).

Firm orders:

2 in November 2021 for the marine infantry 4 in December 2022 for the marine infantry 6 in July 2023 for the marine infantry 8 at the end of 2023 for the army. 84 in a framework agreement signed in October 2024 (72 for the army, 6 for the marines, 6 for the air force, all delivered by 2027).

Additional orders in a second phase:

12 ordered in June 2025 (9 for the Army, 3 for the Marine Corps).

Expal mortar system installed on the armoured URO Vamtac ST5.

Artillery reconnaissance and surveillance ModelOriginImageTypeQuantityNotesRadarsAN/TPQ-36 FirefinderCounter-battery radarUnknownOperated by the MACA (Campaign Artillery Command).

System to be replaced likely by the Indra MTR-5 radar.Saab ARTHUR BCounter-battery radar4Radar acquired in 2006 and delivered by 2012.

Radar being upgraded ARTHUR D1 standard, and the Iveco 7226 4×4 truck replaced by a Iveco Pegaso M250 40W 6×6.

Modernisation contract signed in October 2025.9KA-410——Land target acquisition radar (RAS)—ObservationPOMO Puesto de observación móvil—Mobile observation post—Iveco Pegaso M250 6×6 tactical truck transporting an observation post in a container which is equipped with:

9KA-410 land target acquisition radar Talos GMV (two-tier command and control system, fire support coordination and execution integrated into the ground manœuvres) Sensor pedestal with daytime camera, thermal camera, and laser transmitterURO Vamtac VERT

Vehículo de Reconocimiento Terrestre—Reconnaissance and surveillance17 (Additional ordered)URO Vamtac ST5 equipped with a SERT sensor suite on a mast and a communication system, and a RCWS (remote controlled weapon station).

Phase 1: 17 vehicles Phase 2: VERT 2.0 model ordered in October 2025 (€266 million)VCR Dragon VCOAV

Vehículos de Combate de Observador Avanzado—Advanced combat observation vehicle0 (8 ordered)8 vehicles of this type ordered in the first phase of the Dragon VCR programme.

Equipment:

SERT sights, sensors on mast