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This is a list of equipment in use by the Croatian Army.

Small arms

Handguns

Model Image Caliber Origin Quantity Note
HS Produkt HS[1]
9×19mm  Croatia 60,000 Standard sidearm

Submachine guns

Model Image Caliber Origin Quantity Note
Arma ERO[2] 9×19mm  Israel
 Croatia		 ~623+ Unlicensed copy of the IMI Uzi submachine gun.

Used by tank, IFV and APC crews and other non-infantry personnel.

Heckler & Koch MP5[2] 9×19mm  West Germany 80-100 Used by the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.
Heckler & Koch MP7 4.6×30mm  Germany 100 Used by the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.

Assault rifles

HS Produkt VHS2 is a domestically produced assault rifle that has become a mainstay of the Croatian Army, having replaced the Zastava M70 in its entirety. Currently some 25000 VHS-2 rifles are in service with the armed forces, and 7800 older VHS rifles have been relegated to reserve and training units. The army also has a number of various NATO manufactured assault rifles including the FN F2000, Heckler & Koch G36, Heckler & Koch HK416, Colt M4 to name few.

Model Image Caliber Origin Quantity Note
HS Produkt VHS 5.56×45mm  Croatia 25 000 ~ VHS-2

7 750 VHS

7800 VHS rifles entered service by 2012, Currently only 1200 VHS2 in use. with most now relegated to reserve status. The VHS-2 being the main service rifle of the Armed Forces.[3][4][5] 500 VHS rifles intended for Croatian Army were sold to the US DOD.[6][7][8] The Croatian Army placed an order for 300 VHS-2 rifles and a future order of 20 000 VHS-2 rifles was agreed. VHS-2 rifles are set to replace the older VHS rifle which will be relegated to reserve status.[9] VHS rifle still in use by some units such as cadets, recruits and other non-infantry formations.
Zastava M70 7.62×39mm  Yugoslavia small number in active service Around 88,000 stored and offered for sale in 2010, 44 000 sold to Afghanistan, 4 000 donated to Mali in 2013,[10] some 6 000 rifles sold to Syrian Rebels via Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Completely withdrawn from use by the end of 2018, however some 40 000 left as strategic reserve.[11][12] Some still see use in basic training units in the purpose of familiarization with the platform. At least 20 000 donated to Ukraine in 2022.[13]
FN F2000 5.56×45mm  Belgium 100 Bought for evaluation and familiarization by the Croatian Special Operations Forces Command.
Heckler & Koch G36[14] 5.56×45mm  Germany 750 Used by the CROSOFCOM, Special Military Police Company and the Croatian Police, additional 200 acquired for the MUP for total of 750.
Heckler & Koch HK416 5.56×45mm  Germany 550[15] Standard rifle of the CROSOFCOM. New order was placed for 250 HK416 and 100 HK417, delivered in 2018.
Colt M4[14] 5.56×45mm  United States 200 Used by the CROSOFCOM.[16]

Sniper rifles

Model Image Caliber Origin Quantity Note
SCAM Marine MACS M3 12.7×99mm  Croatia 20~ Standard anti-materiel rifle.[17]
Metallic RT-20 20×110mm  Croatia 5 Anti-materiel rifle, only a few samples in service.[18][19]
Sako TRG-42 8.6×70mm  Finland 240 Standard sniper rifle of Croatian Army replacing older models.
Heckler & Koch HK417 7.62×51mm  Germany 250~ Standard designated marksman rifle. More to be acquired.
Remington M40A5 7.62×51mm  United States 70~ 100~ older A1 models being phased out, with a few remaining for familiarization.[citation needed]
Barrett M82 12.7×99mm  United States 24~ Anti-materiel rifle, a dozen or so kept in reserve status.

Grenade launchers

Model Image Caliber Origin Quantity Note
Metallic RBG-6 40×46mm  South Africa
 Croatia		 136+ 124 in use with the Croatian Army and 12 with the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.[20]
Heckler & Koch AG36 40×46mm  Germany 300 Comes as standard with all HK G36 rifles used in peacekeeping operations.
Mk 19 grenade launcher 40×53mm  United States 92+ Seen for the first time in public at the 2015 Military parade in Zagreb, 32 weapons purchased for 4.8 million kuna. Mounted on the MATV and M1151 Up-Armored Capable HMMWV vehicles. More to be purchased, requirement calls for 224 weapon systems.[21][22][23]
HS Produkt HS-BG 40×46mm  Croatia Purchased together with HS Produkt VHS Rifles

Machine guns

The Croatian Army inherited a vast quantity of Yugoslav era weapons, including a massive quantity of small arms. Among these, some 1400 M84 Yugoslav made 7.62 machine guns and 6000 M77 light machine guns which are still in use to this day. Replacement by modern western counterparts in part was resisted by the army due to the cost and Croatia's large stockpile of 7.62mm calibre ammunition for the M84 machine gun. Replacing the M84 would have been an unnecessary cost when the country's army is undergoing a modernization effort and vital funds are needed elsewhere. However, the army has purchased a large number of western machine guns, including Ultimax 100, FN MAG and others. The Croatian Army recently held an international competition for a light machine gun replacement and the FN M249 was chosen as the best option with the army looking to order between 500 and 1000 M249s and is talking to local manufacture HS Product in establishing long term production under licence from Belgian producer for Croatian and export needs. The army has purchased an undisclosed number of Heckler & Koch MG5 and MG4s, believed to be around 40-50 samples, with future requirements for at least 500 of these weapons.[24]

Model Image Caliber Origin Quantity Note
FN M249FN MAG 5.56×45mm

7.62×51mm

 Belgium
 Croatia		 185+

60+

More to be acquired.[25] Croatian HS Produkt secured a licence for production in Croatia for the needs of the Croatian Army, requirements for at least 500 weapons to replace other various systems in use. Will be produced both in the 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO variants.
MG 4 5.56x45mm  Germany ~100 Small number ordered for testing purposes in 2017.[26]
Heckler & Koch HK21 5.56×45mm  West Germany 112 Acquired in late 1990s, supplements Zastava M84.[27]
Ultimax 100 5.56×45mm  Singapore 94 Acquired in early 1990s, at the beginning of the Homeland War. Used by the Special Military Police Company.
Browning M2 12.7×99mm  United States ~140+ Mostly mounted on armoured vehicles, including as remote weapon stations, of which 120+ are in use with the Croatian Army with more to be acquired.

Protection

Helmets

Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes
BK-3 helmet  Croatia Combat Helmet thousands Produced by Šestan-Busch company, utilizing company's patented SHOTECK technology.[28]

Vehicles

Tanks

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
M-84A4 Sniper M-84A4Snajper MBT  Yugoslavia
 Croatia		 75 All M-84A tanks brought to this standard by 2008. The fleet is currently undergoing overhauls and light upgrades, mainly to the communication systems, with roughly 50 tanks having already gone through the process by 2023. A more thorough upgrade is still being considered seen as most of the tanks are only halfway through their life span. The last batch of 5 tanks was delivered as late as 2003.

Tracked vehicles

The Croatian Army relies heavily on Yugoslav era armoured vehicles in its inventory precisely the M80A which was developed in late 1970s to meet Yugoslav Army requirements. The Croatian Army inherited some 134 vehicles from Yugoslav Army through capture of said vehicles in early 1990s, some 128 were put into service with the Croatian Army. Currently the vehicles are deployed in 2 mechanized infantry battalions with one additional M80A company attached to the 2nd Armoured Battalion of Armoured Mechanized Brigade in Vinkovci. For the past 10 years the Croatian Army was trying to secure funding for the replacement of M80A which are seen as inadequate by modern NATO standards offering poor protection, poor overall performance and high maintenance cost. The Croatian Army has secured a partial replacement of the M80A with M2A2 ODS Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles which are being delivered to Croatian Army. There is a probability based on current requirements that the Croatian Army will order additional vehicles so it can completely retire the obsolete M80A vehicles from service by 2030. It is estimated that the Croatian Army needs 180 vehicles in total to fulfil that requirement. Croatia intends to upgrade M2A2 ODS Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to similar standard to US M4 variants, BAE Systems will be engaged with the local manufacturer Duro Djakovic to modernize all vehicles to latest standard, it is not clear if upgraded vehicles will retain 25mm bushmaster cannon or 30mm cannon and entirely new turret will be designed for the vehicle.[29] It is also not clear if Croatia will order additional Bradley vehicles, or these vehicles are interim solution before latest IFV such as CV 90Mk4 or Puma IFV are purchased sometimes later in the decade. Bradley vehicles were purchased rather fast to fulfil Croatia's NATO obligation but also to replace some of the M80A infantry fighting vehicles which are seen as inadequate.

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
BVP M-80A IFV  Yugoslavia 104 A total of 92 vehicles operational in two battalions with additional units converted or used for training or as sources of spare parts. Possible modernization of the fleet no longer considered. To be partially replaced by M2 Bradley IFVs.
M2 Bradley IFV  United States 22 delivered of 89 units ordered in M2A2 ODS variants Total 89 vehicles (M2A2 ODS) on order.[30] Vehicles to enter service 2023–2026. Further donations of the same vehicle are likely, Heavy Mechanized Brigade will need to replace 128 M80A IFVs, and the replacement with M2 Bradley is being considered. Order also includes over 1700 BGM-71 TOW missiles of all sorts with support and spare package worth $757 million.[31][32][33][34][35]

Wheeled armoured personnel vehicles

The Croatian Army's main wheeled APC is the Patria AMV with 126 vehicles currently in service in 3 mechanized battalions. At least 30 [36] more are to join the service in the upcoming years. Of those already delivered, 114 vehicles are armed with Protector (RWS) Remote Weapon Station and 9 vehicles are armed with Elbit's UT30MK2 turrets. However, a recent order for 30 more units will see 27 of those delivered with UT30MK2 stations for a total to 36.

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
Patria AMV      APC

IFV		  Finland
 Croatia		 120+

9+27		 All units were delivered by mid-2013 but the final outfitting and equipping is set to be concluded no sooner than 2016. Additional 30 vehicles in[36] IFV configuration are to be ordered and armed with the UT30MK2 turret armed with a 30mm cannon and twin Spike LR launchers. This would bring the number of IFV configured Patria AMVs to 36 and the total number of Patria AMVs in Croatian Army service to 156.[37][7][38]

On the 18/01/2023. a document was released in which the army plans to order an unknown number of vehicles worth 118,455,106.00 EURO [39] with 30 more spike launcher based on the patria amv

Iveco LMV IMV  Italy 14 An additional 84 vehicles were planned to enter service by 2017 but this option was dropped due to the delivery of large quantities of M1151 Up-Armored Capable HMMWVs and other mine resistant vehicles.
M1151 Up-Armored Capable HMMWV IMV  United States 112 The vehicles were mostly used by the ISAF forces in Afghanistan, but at least 13 newly built units delivered in 2012 were home-based, further 8 additional vehicles delivered in 2015 for a total of 21.[40] A total of 65 M1151s and 20 M1141 vehicles are in service.[41]
International MaxxPro MRAP  United States 30 Of the 30 MaxxPro vehicles Croatia received as EDA, 21 are for the Croatian Army, 5 joined the CROSOFCOM, and 2 each joined the Support Command and the Military Police Regiment. 6 MaxxPro Recovery Vehicles.[42][43]
Oshkosh M-ATV MRAP  United States 172 The initial order was made for 122 M-ATV but additional 40 units were requested and approved by the US Senate.[44][45] Of 162 M-ATVs received as EDA, 15 are going to the Croatian Special Operations Forces Command (CROSOFCOM), 5 will be with the Support Command (SCOM), 2 with the Military Police Regiment, and 78 are to enter service with the Croatian Army in 2015, with a further 62 to follow in 2016 (equipping the Wolves Motorized Battalion of the Mechanized Guards Brigade in Gospić).[42]

Combat engineering vehicles

The Army maintains an impressive arsenal of non-combat engineering vehicles from diggers, loaders and various heavy duty trucks. In this segment the Croatian Army is fully equipped and Army engineering units are fully engaged in various domestic and international missions from participating in various UN missions, NATO missions and domestic emergency missions such as floods, construction of roads or land clearance for participating in fighting fires. In 2017 the Army acquired 2 Kalmar RT 240 Container handlers,[46] with further two added to army's logistics in 2020 as well as number of new CASE[47][48] and JCB[49][50] diggers, loaders and so on.

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
MV-4 Combat engineering vehicle  Croatia 8 Used for demining operations.[citation needed] Produced in Croatia by DOK-ING.
MT-55A Armoured bridge vehicle  Czechoslovakia Czech Republic 7 Additional bridge units are mounted on KrAZ 6x6 heavy trucks, currently awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.[51]
PMS Pontoon bridge  Soviet Union, Croatia 8 All are mounted on Tatra T813 8x8 trucks. Four systems seen at the parade, with mix of FAP 6x6 and Tatra T813 8x8 trucks being used to transport floating bridge sections. Serving with the Engineering regiment, awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.
T-55TZI Armoured recovery vehicle  Soviet Union (?) It will be replaced by MaxxPro Recovery Vehicle.[52]
MaxxPro Recovery Vehicle Armoured recovery vehicle  United States 6 Entered service in 2016.
JCB Fastrac/JCB 4CX Digger/Loader  United Kingdom 12(+1) A number of engineering equipment purchased or donated by the US and other NATO allies.[53]
Kalmar Industries Reach stacker  Finland 4 A number of engineering equipment purchased in 2017 and 2020.

Anti-aircraft warfare

The Croatian Army is heavily reliant on short range air defence systems such as the Strijela - 10CROA1, which although modernized offers only limited surface to air cover inadequate to deal with modern threats of UAV attack drones and other threats. The Army short-term plan includes purchase of short and medium range surface to air missile batteries. Initially plan was to look at NASAMSIII/ER, Mica VL/NG and SPYDER as likely contenders however Mica VL/NG was chosen, most likely due to the Croatian Air Force purchase of Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft. The Croatian Army plans to acquire up to 4 surface to air batteries batteries in a deal worth around €500 million.[54] The short range system also being french in this case Mistral, with Mica VL providing medium range air defence. Both systems will enter service in 2024 and 2026. Croatia has opted for purchase of the new Mica VL/NG[55] missiles, with an extended range to over 50 km, when they become available, Croatia has a requirements for at least 4 medium range surface to air batteries or 24 launchers with up to 144 missiles. Long range air defence is yet to be decided on, however with recent purchase of Mistral ER and very likely Mica VL NG, it wouldn't be unusual if Croatia opted for Aster SAMP/T NG long range air defence systems when it becomes available, however any purchase of such air defence system would happen in late 2020s.[25]

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
Mistral 3 Short range air defense  France unknown Procurement approved by Government of Croatia on 8 December 2022.[56]
FIM-92B/C Stinger Man-portable air-defense system  United States 50+ launchers Donated by the United States as replacement for a number of disposed older Yugoslav made Igla-S and Strela-2 missiles, in compliance with a request the United States made in 2012.[57]
9K32 Strela-2M Man-portable air-defense system  Soviet Union
 Yugoslavia		 512 System still operational until large missile stocks are depleted.
9K38 Igla Man-portable air-defense system  Soviet Union 67 In active service.
Strijela - 10CROA1 Short range air defense  Croatia 9 In 3 versions.
BOV 20/3 Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun  Yugoslavia 42 Triple M55 20mm anti-aircraft guns mounted on a BOV APC. The systems are to remain in service due to their secondary role as heavily armed APCs and as defence from drone attacks.
Bofors 40 mm L/70 Anti-aircraft autocannon  Sweden 12 Paired to Giraffe radars.

Anti-tank weapons

Currently the Croatian Army has a mix of anti tank systems in use, with vast majority of current inventory dating back to 1990s when during the Croatian War of Independence, the Croatian National Guard managed to capture massive stores of Yugoslav Army weapon stockpiles including large quantity of anti tank missiles of Soviet and Yugoslav origin. The Croatian Army also purchased a number of Russian anti tank systems during the War, systems which were never used by the Yugoslav Army. Many of these systems are now obsolete by modern standards and are not compatible with NATO equipment requirements. Due to the shortage of funds, the purchase of modern NATO compatible anti tank systems wasn't on the agenda until the recent purchase of Bradley M2A2 ODS IFVs and Patria AMV IFVs. The Croatian Army has secured 20 Spike launchers with at least 1794 Spike LR 2 missiles that will be mounted on 9 Patria AMV IFVs, with 2 launchers per vehicle, with further two launchers for training. With the purchase of M2A2 ODS Bradley IFVs, the Croatian Army went on ahead and ordered a large quantity of TOW 2 missiles in several configurations, both missile systems once they enter service will be vehicle mounted. Finally Croatian Army plans to introduce new anti tank missiles, USA made FGM-148 Javelin have been chosen as main infantry support weapon along with German made RGW 184 Matador RPG,[36] initially 100 Javelin Launchers will be purchased with several hundred missiles and at least 300 Metador RPG systems. However, as there are 7 mechanized infantry combat battalions currently in the Army, there's a requirement for a large number of infantry portable ATGM launchers, with requirements for at least 224 launchers.32 Hellfire missile launchers with a larger number of Hellfire Romeo missiles were purchased, mainly for use on Croatian Air Force OH-58D(R) helicopters. Future purchases of additional launchers and missiles are very likely, especially if Croatia acquires combat/attack drones and attack helicopters.

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
RL90 M95 Anti-tank missile  Yugoslavia
 Croatia		 ~432- Over 1500 systems available, with 770 in service deployed with 4–6 with each combat platoon. To be phased out by 2017 and kept in reserve, replaced entirely by Swedish made Carl Gustav recoilless rifle or similar western system after 2020.
9K111 Fagot Anti-tank missile  Soviet Union 5-8 300 launchers and 3000 missiles delivered in 1990s, up to early 2018, 119 launchers were operational, however only few operational mostly for anti tank team training and familiarization, 300 launchers relegated in to reserve status with only 5-8 launchers used for training and familiarization training. 9M113 Konkurs replaced 9K111 Fagot as the main infantry anti tank system till NATO standard ATGM replacement becomes available.
9M113 Konkurs Anti-tank missile  Soviet Union 58 System purchased from Russia and Ukraine in early 1990s, during the Croatian War of Independence.[58][59][60] 58 launchers and over 500 missiles in service.[61][62] To be replaced by Javelin or Spike at some point in near future.
9К115-2 Metis-M 9K115 Metis Anti-tank missile  Soviet Union 24 [63][64] System purchased from Russia and Ukraine in early 1990s, during the Croatian War of Independence, 24 launchers and over 300 missiles in service. To be replaced by FGM-148 Javelin.
AT4 Anti-tank missile  Sweden ~ The exact number of these weapons is unknown.[65] AT4 training units regularly used in the Best Soldier Competition held each year.
Spike LR Anti-tank missile  Israel 200 missiles Initial purchase of 20 launchers, a simulator and 200 missiles to initially equip 8 Patria AMVs in Croatian Army service. 28 Patria AMVs will eventually undergo similar upgrade. Currently the Croatian Army has an requirement for 200+ Launchers and at least 1000+ missiles to replace the current stock of Soviet anti tank missiles in service with the infantry formations. However, beyond these 20 launchers, there is no clear indication when the additional launchers might be purchased.[66][67]
TOW-2 RF Anti-tank missile  United States 1703 Croatia ordered 1103 TOW-2A, 500 TOW-2 Bunker Buster and 100 TOW-2B missiles, all in the wireless-guided RF version, as part of the Bradley IFV acquisition.[33]
FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank missile  United States 20 launchers on order [36] Army purchased only few launchers for familiarization training. Official documents state an initial requirement for purchase of 22 Javelins and 85 missiles worth €20,000,000.00 [68][69]
RGW90 Anti-tank missile  Germany 600 rockets on order On 18.01.2023. documents were released that the army plans on ordering an unknown number of RGW90s worth 2,985,180.00 EURO.[68] With even more on order.

Artillery

Mortars

The Croatian Army has a vast stockpile of mortars. It is estimated that nearly 2000 mortars of various kind and over quarter a million rounds are in possession. The vast stock of mortars and mortar rounds was captured from the Yugoslav Army when the Croatian National Guard managed to capture massive Yugoslav Army barracks in Zagreb, Varaždin, Bjelovar and other towns across Croatia during the Battle of the Barracks. Currently only a fraction of this arsenal is in use, with the rest stored and in reserve. All systems are NATO compatible so currently the Army has no known plans to replace these systems.

Model Image Type Caliber Origin Number Details
M57 Mortar 60mm  Yugoslavia 69 Additional 1,253 kept in reserve.[7] The mortar has an effective range of 3,500 m with the standard projectile. The mortars underwent modifications to meet NATO requirements.
M96 Mortar 82mm  Yugoslavia 69 Additional 360 kept in reserve. It is an improved copy of the Yugoslav M69 mortar.[7] The mortar has an effective range of 5,600 m with the standard projectile, 4,200 m with the illuminating projectile and 4,800 m with the light anti armour projectile. The mortars underwent modifications to meet NATO requirements.
M75 Mortar 120mm  Yugoslavia 43 Additional 201 kept in reserve.[7] The mortar has an effective range of 9,500 m with the standard projectile, and 5,500 m with the illuminating projectile. The mortars underwent modifications to meet NATO requirements.

Towed artillery

The Croatian Army captured a vast stock of Yugoslav Army artillery and ordnance, much of it now remains stored or is awaiting disposal. Due to NATO interoperability the Croatian Army has no use of outdated Yugoslav era systems however due to the lack of funds the Army is forced to retain some of the systems such as D-30 howitzers in active service. Ideally the M777 howitzer or CAESAR self-propelled howitzer would be the most likely choice for field artillery formations but due to lack of funding this remains a distant priority.

Model Image Type Caliber Origin Number Details
75 mm M116 howitzer Howitzer 75mm  United States 12 Of the 57 artillery pieces only 12 are kept in active service as ceremonial guns. The remaining units were phased out and put into storage.
M56/M101 Howitzer 105mm  Yugoslavia
 United States		 48 Some are US and some Yugoslav-built under license. Some 44 are kept in reserve with additional 4 actively used for training. Ammunition checks conducted regularly.[70]
D-30 RH M94 Howitzer 122mm  Soviet Union 30 Modified Soviet D-30 howitzers modernized to NATO standards.[71] One is in a museum and 3 are loaned to NATO's Joint Multinational Training Centre in Hohenfels in Germany for an extended period of time.[72] Four units took part in the military parade in 2015.[73] Further 24 systems donated to Ukraine, along with the 24 M46 howitzers. To be replaced by modern mobile NATO system such as Caesar.[74]
130 mm towed field gun M1954 (M-46) Gun 130mm  Soviet Union 34 All artillery pieces are the improved M-46H1 variant. To be kept serviceable for the reserve forces. Ammunition checks conducted regularly.[70] 44 Systems were donated to Ukraine [75][76] along with the 24 D-30 RH M94 howitzers. To be replaced by modern mobile NATO system such as Caesar.[74]
M-84 Nora Howitzer 152mm  Yugoslavia 18 All systems are in reserve status, none in active service due to NATO interoperability issues.[77]
CITER 155mm L33 Gun Howitzer 155mm  Argentina 18 All systems are operational, but a replacement is being sought.[78]

Self-propelled howitzers

The Croatian Army captured 11 2S1 Gvozdika self propelled howitzers during the Croatian War of Independence and the Battle of Barracks but 2 systems were damaged and scrapped with one being displayed in the Army museum in Vukovar. Effectively the Croatian Army had only one battery of self propelled artillery which caused considerable issues with training and combat capabilities offered by the somewhat dated artillery system. The decision was made to purchase modern self propelled artillery system with Swedish Bofors Archer, American M109A6 Paladin and German PzH 2000 being favoured. In the end the Croatian Army purchased 16 PzH 2000 howitzers from the German Army stock and entered service with the Army in 2019. There is a plan to purchase additional PzH 2000[79] systems (although in September 2023 Croatian troops in Poland were observed training with U.S. troops on Paladin which shares components with the Bradley IFV),[80][81] Croatian Army plans to purchase at least 8 additional systems and up to 12 systems with in next few years. Croatian Army is also looking at wheeled artillery system to equip medium mechanized brigade and potential candidates are French Cesar SPH artillery system which has proven combat effectiveness.

Model Image Type Caliber Origin Number Details
2S1 Gvozdika Self-propelled howitzer 122mm  Soviet Union 9 Augment 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 and will be replaced by additional 6 to 12 PzH 2000 in the long term. Eight systems are in active use and one is used for training purposes.
Panzerhaubitze 2000 Self-propelled howitzer 155mm  Germany 15+1 Ordered from the German Army reserve stock. The $54 million contract was signed for 12 (plus 3 for spare parts and 1 simulator) howitzers, including modernization and upgrade of said howitzers including support equipment, spare parts and training simulator. With deliveries starting in 2015 the deliveries were completed by 2019. Future additional purchase of the system is very likely to happen.[82]

Rocket artillery

Model Image Type Caliber Origin Number Details
RAK-12 Towed multiple rocket launcher 128mm  Croatia 68 Some 8 systems are in active service while additional 60 are kept in reserve status. Actively used as target rockets during anti-air defence drills.
M-92 Vulkan[83] Mobile multiple rocket launcher 122mm  Yugoslavia
 Croatia		 6 Croatian modification of the M-77 Oganj 128mm MLRS. The launch box and the fire system have been modified to use BM-21 Grad 122mm rockets. The M-92 Vulkan battery (4 units) is part of the Croatian contingent in Poland (Battle Group Poland).[84]
APR–40 Mobile multiple rocket launcher 122mm  Romania 31 Ordered from Romania in 1992–1993. Replacement by modern NATO system under consideration.

Unmanned aerial vehicles

With formation of Objavestajna Pukovnija (Signals Intelligence & Electronic Warfare) in 2019 Croatian Army has amalgamated all relevant signal and electronic communication and electronic warfare units under one umbrella of Signals Intelligence & Electronic Warfare regiment, with this SIGNAT/EW regiment inherited what limited resources Croatian army has, which includes noumber of Israeli made Skylark, Orbiter 3b and domestically produced Bojnik UAV,[85][86][87][88] of which several are still operational Croatian Army has started to test domestically manufactured arial drones and UAV, .,[89][90] Army has tested noumber of domestically produced attack and surveillance drones with aim of purchasing large noumber of these.[91][92] There are 4-5 local manufacturers who are capable of making advanced drones, very likely they'll play important role in supplying Croatian army with a new drones and uavs. However, an order for additional 6-7 orbiter 3b UAVs has been made as an interim solution.

Currently Army operates noumber of DJI Inspire and DJI MAvic 2, deployed along battalion and Company level, units, with estimated 20-30 or so tiny drones that aren't really designed for military operations.[93] Croatian Armed Forces Drone command was established at Pula airport and airbase [94] which up to 2020 was used primarily for Tourist arrivals. Croatian Army started to test locally developed loitering munition of yet unknown Croatian producer, but Croatia has many decades of experience in manufacturing unmanned drones and locally there are at least half a dozen manufacturers with the technology and know-how.[95][96]

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
VX II Unmanned aerial vehicle  Croatia 3+ Domestically produced drone by aeronautical and engineering team of students at University of Split. Initially only few drones were purchased by Croatian Army, but more will follow.[97]
VECTOR V-3M Unmanned aerial vehicle  Croatia 5+ Domestically produced drone by aeronautical and engineering team aero-navis,[89][97]
Aeronautics Orbiter 3b Unmanned aerial vehicle  Israel 6+6 on order Initial purchase of 6 systems from Israel in 2019, with the Croatian Army having the requirement for at least 16 systems. Future purchases are very likely. The Croatian Army purchased the latest - Orbiter 3b variant.
Elbit Skylark Unmanned aerial vehicle  Israel 20+ A number of systems purchased from Israel in the 2000s.

Army Radars, Communications and Reconnaissance Equipment

Croatian Army inherited large stock of Yugoslav communication and reconnaissance equipment mostly through capture during the war of Croatian independence in early 1990s. Modernization of communication, data network and reconnaissance vehicles and equipment started only after 2010 with purchase of large noumber of communication and secure data sets from United States, the UK and France. Donations of data network by US in particular helped Croatian Army's to equip most of its combat and support units with latest NATO standard equipment but also enabled Army to integrate link 16 data sharing network with most of its assets, however this does not include older equipment that is scheduled for retirement in next few years. Army' hopes to integrate all its assets and be able to share data when needed on the battlefield with all NATO partners therefore be fully integrate into NATO's defence structure.[98]

Army currently uses mix of US, UK and French communication equipment provided by 3 major defence suppliers, Thales, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Harris L3Harris Technologies.

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
Jim Compact Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)  France 30+ Jim Compact is used in role of Joint terminal attack controller as well as for reconnaissance, artillery support and Range Finding and targeting for Army's artillery and mortar formations, currently deployed to Battalion level formations with plans to acquire at least several hundreed kits for company level usage.[99][100][101][102]
Safran Vectronix Leica Vector Multifunctional optronic device  France
 Switzerland 		20+ Used by Platoon/Company sized formations, JTAC units and artillery batteries.
SAGEM Sigma 30 Inertial navigation system  France 20+ Sigma 30 is an inertial navigation system and Range Finder for Army's mortar and artillery formations, deployed to Battalion level formations
Safran Vectronix Moskito TI Multifunctional optronic device  France
 Switzerland 		30+ Used by Special Forces, Reconnaissance formations and various other units.
TAKRAD Tactical High Capacity Data Radio  Croatia ~320 + 15000 on order [103] TAKRAD is a tactical data radio that enables High Capacity Data sharing between different army assets developed by a local company RIZ[104][105] €16.2 million initial contract signed for 3000 devices, further 12000 devices to be purchased between 2027 and 2030.
RDO152
(Harris AN/PRC-152)
 Radio Standard VHF/UHF Radio United States United States Company level secure communication being supplemented by domestically design TAKRAD VHF/UHF
Harris AN/PRC-117C
 HF Radio United States United States 20+ Equipping Battalion formations level and JTAC Teams
Harris AN/PRC-117G
 Satellite Radio United States United States 20+ Satellite radio for JTAC
EriTac – tactical communication Secured tactical communication & surveillance equipment  Norway 10+ Equipping Brigade and Regiment level communication and networked data link, 10+ Systems purchased between 2010 and 2020, fully integrating all current Army tactical formations.[102]
Rohde & Schwarz ELINT/SIGINT Signals intelligence Signals intelligence, surveillance equipment  Germany 2+ Equipping Brigade and Regiment level Signals and Electronic intelligence formations.[106][107][108][102]
DAGR
(AN/PSN-13 DAGR)
 GPS United States United States Battery or JTAC Team level, over 100 in use. GPS Receiver Used with Recognisance and artillery formations.
Giraffe radar Surveillance Radar equipment  Sweden 5+ Brigade level Air Defence Radar, 5 units of Giraffe 75/AMB operational, likely further purchases in near future.[102]
SSARF Surveillance equipment  United Kingdom 20+ Surveillance System and Range Finder for Army's mortar and artillery formations, deployed to Battalion level formations [109][102]
Safran Electronics & Defense
JIM LR
 Multifunctional optronic device   Switzerland deployed to platoon level Used for ranging and detection of enemy heat signatures
LAM M/19
(Vectronix Terrapin X)
 Laser Range Finder   Switzerland Surveillance System and Range Finder for Army's mortar and artillery formations, deployed to Battalion level formations Infantry range finder
HawkEye 360 Surveillance and secure communication equipment  United States 5+ Brigade level secured communication satellite, 5 units.[110][102]

Army Medical Equipment

Croatian Army is currently equipped with an army field hospital but hospital isn't suitable for major emergency operations and lacks ability to operate in combat theatre supporting army when required. However Army has purchased large field hospital from US for $6.07 million in 2021. Role 2B military field hospital is designed to provide emergency care in combat theatre of operations.[111] Army has requirement for at least 2 Role 2B field hospitals which are designed to provide support for standard NATO Brigade size formations or between 4000 and 7000 personnel [112] in a theatre of combat operations. Currently Army plans to equip one field Role 2B hospital and expand it as per requirements. Army has already purchased number of medical vehicles and is negotiating noumber of helicopters to compliment this branch of Croatian Army.[113]

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
Citroën Relay Van  France 12~ Vehicles serve in many roles, including as emergency response vehicles.[114]
Pinzgauer 4WD/Utility vehicles/Military light utility vehicle  Austria 10-12~ Many captured from JNA during Battle of the Barracks, today only a few remain serviceable, not more than a dozen.[115]
Mercedes G 4WD/Light utility vehicle/Military light utility vehicle  Germany 24~ Of several hundred of these vehicles in service with the army, some 24 are used in medical evacuation role.
Alaska army tent Tent  United States 50~ Large number of field army tents Alaska purchased and donated by United States over the years.[116][117]
Role 2B Army Field Hospital Field Hospital  United States 1~ A Brigade level field hospital capable of dealing with combat casualties in a combat theatre of operations [113][25]
RG-33 MRAP  South Africa 20 A total of 20 RG-33L (6x6) MRAP HAGA vehicles delivered and entered service with Support Command as medical vehicles during 2015.[42]

Army Logistics, Military trucks and Multi-use vehicles

The Croatian Army inherited a vast stock of trucks, four wheel drive, various transport and utility vehicles during the Croatian War of Independence and the Battle of the Barracks, at least 250 FAP trucks, 650 TAM trucks and a number of Soviet trucks such as ZiL, Ural or Maz were captured and put into military service. Many of these vehicles are still in service with the Croatian Army, even though some are over 40 years old. Torpedo 4x4 trucks, light 2.5T trucks were built in large quantities. Some 80 samples entered service with the Army in early 1990s. However, with Croatia joining NATO the Croatian Army started looking into acquiring western types of trucks including MAN TG Mill, Iveco 5T Transport Truck, Mercedes trucks among others. However, due to the shortage of funds, delivery of new logistic and tactical trucks is somewhat lacking. In the past decade the Croatian Army started to renew its logistic and tactical truck fleet sporadically with purchases or donations of smaller quantities of new trucks. The Croatian Army stated the requirement of 1250 tactical/logistic trucks as the current desired goal.

Logistic Vehicles and Military trucks

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
Torpedo TK 130 T7 4x4 Utility truck, cab forward  Croatia 80~ Large number of these trucks in various configurations still serve in many roles within Croatian Army, they're being replaced by modern models but, due to defence budget cutbacks, these vehicles are likely to remain in service for the foreseeable future.
TAM Utility truck, cab forward  Slovenia
 Yugoslavia		 300~ A large number of these trucks in various configurations still serve in many roles within the Croatian Army, they're being replaced by modern models but, due to defence budget cutbacks, these vehicles are likely to remain in service for the foreseeable future. These vehicles are, in many cases, now over 40 years old; replacement is sought when and where possible. The number of serviceable trucks dropped due to lack of spare parts.
FAP 2026 6x6 and 8x8 heavy utility vehicle, cab forward  Yugoslavia 60~ Croatian Army inherited a large number of FAP 2026 trucks during the Croatian War of Independence and the Battle of the Barracks when the Croatian Army captured over 250~ of these trucks, today only 60~ or so remain in service in various roles and are being replaced by modern western models due to lack of spare parts.[118][119][120][121][122][123]
Astra Trucks Medium utility vehicle, cab forward  Italy 4-5~ Standard utility truck of the Croatian Army, 4-5 units ordered in 2004/5, all delivered and in service. Iveco Trakker chosen as the future standard heavy truck, future orders unlikely.[124][125]
Iveco 5T Transport Truck Medium cargo truckcab forward  Italy 80+ Initial order of 39 vehicles made in 2005 and a subsequent order for additional 80 vehicles was made in 2008 and 2009. Currently over 120 vehicles in service.
MAN TG Mill 40T truck tank transporter, cab forward  Germany 30-32 Initial purchase of 20 MAN TGMIL trucks was made in 2015, to supplement the current fleet of Iveco heavy equipment transporters and replace older MAN models that were retired. In 2017/2020, Croatian Ministry of Defence bought 12 additional MAN TGMIL trucks to supplement its current fleet of heavy trucks.[126][127][128][129][130][131]
LkW MAN 5t MIL GL 4x4 5T troop transport, cab forward  Germany 250+[132] The initial purchase of 27 German Army trucks that were stored and are now being refurbished for the Croatian Army. In 2015, the Croatian Ministry of Defence bought 10 more trucks from German surpluses, in accordance with the 2013 Framework Agreement on the purchase of used trucks and containers from the surplus of the German Armed Forces.[133][134][135][136] Since 2016, a number of additional vehicles were purchased, total number exceeds 50 vehicles in service as of 2020.[137]
LkW MAN 7t MIL GL 6x6 7T troop transport, cab forward  Germany 15~ In 2015, the Croatian Ministry of Defence bought 5 trucks from German surpluses, in accordance with the 2013 Framework Agreement on the purchase of used trucks and containers from the surplus of the German Armed Forces.[136][138]
LkW MAN 10t MIL GL 8x8 10T troop transportcab forward  Germany 15~ In 2015, the Croatian Ministry of Defence bought 5 trucks from German surpluses, in accordance with the 2013 Framework Agreement on the purchase of used trucks and containers from the surplus of the German Armed Forces.[136][139][132]
Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6x6 and 8x8 heavy utility vehicle, cab forward  Germany 12+ A number of new vehicles delivered in 2019/2021, at least 4 used in the heavy transporter role with the rest being multi-use logistic trucks that come with a modular hook lift system that simplify recovery or transport of large items in the modular flatbed system. Army plans to acquire more Mercedes-Benz Arocs in these configuration in the upcoming years.[140][141][142][143]
Mercedes-Benz Actros/ 6x6 and 8x8 heavy utility vehicle, cab forward  Germany 30+ Standard heavy utility vehicle of the Croatian Army, 30+ units ordered in 2010, 2017 and 2020 and all were delivered and are in service. The Croatian Army is looking to get number of new Mercedes-Benz Actros variant for the heavy transporter role.[140][141]
DAF Trucks 4WD/Medium utility vehicle, cab forward  Netherlands 20~ Standard utility truck of the Croatian Army. 60 units received from the Dutch Army reserve stock in 2001, however only 20 or so remain in service today.

Military 4WD utility vehicles

Mercedes G 4WD/Light utility vehicle/Military light utility vehicle  Germany 300~ Standard utility vehicle of the Croatian Army, 250 units ordered in the 2000s, all delivered and in service. Further deliveries in 2015 and 2017, to replace the oldest vehicles in service.
Toyota Landcruiser 4WD/Utility vehicles/Military light utility vehicle  Japan 80~ 150 ordered in 2008 and delivered in 2010, half went to other government departments, including the Ministry of the Interior. All are in good serviceable condition. It is the standard utility vehicle in service with the Croatian Army and other governmental agencies of Croatia.
Land Rover Wolf 4WD/Military light utility vehicle  United Kingdom 32~ Primarily used by the military police. Many transferred to the Croatian Border Police. Of the 200 ordered in 1998, only 32 remain in service with the armed forces. Some 120 were transferred to civilian use, many ending up with the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service.[144][145]

Civilian multi-use trucks and utility vehicles

The Croatian Army relies heavily on the stock of old trucks and supply vehicles. Some were bought brand new but the majority were captured from the Yugoslav Army barracks during the Croatian War of Independence. Slowly, this old equipment is being replaced, however due to the shortage of funds logistics formations within the Croatian Army are the last to get modern vehicles. In the long-term the Croatian Army plans to the reduce number of vehicle types in service down to only 3 manufactures: MAN, Mercedes and Iveco. Currently over a dozen of different manufactures of vehicle types are in service creating costly maintenance issues.

Model Image Type Origin Number Details
Iveco Trakker Medium and heavy trucks, cab forward  Italy 30-32 Initial order of a half a dozen or so vehicles was made in 2007. Most are used alongside the MAN trucks for the heavy transporter role. Additional vehicles are being delivered in low numbers.[146][147] Chosen as the main heavy truck for the Croatian Army. To replace older various trucks in service within the Croatian Army. The quantity of these vehicles has increased year by year, but due to the shortage of funds major purchases are avoided. Currently just over a dozen or so new vehicles were delivered between 2017 and 2020 for total of 32~ vehicles at the end of 2020.
MAN Tank Transporter 40T truck tank transporter, Cab forward  Germany 20~ 20 older MAN units in service, currently being replaced by other modern equivalents.
Mercedes Benz SK 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 heavy utility vehicle, cab forward  Germany 100~ Standard heavy utility vehicle of the Croatian Army, many acquires in late 90s and early 00s, exact number of these vehicles is unknown. A replacement by the modern Mercedes-Benz Actros is currently underway.
Iveco Daily Medium trucks  Italy 50+ Initial order of a half a dozen or so vehicles was made in 2007. Most are used alongside the FAP and TAM medium trucks for the logistical transport role. To replace older FAP, TAM trucks in service with the Croatian Army. Number to vehicles is going to rise, however, due to the shortage of funds, major purchases are avoided. Currently about a dozen or so new vehicles are ordered and delivered each year.
Ford Cargo Heavy truck  United States 6 Donation by the US, a first batch of 6 trucks, with 6 more to be delivered at the later stage in 2020. Comes as part of a bigger US donation to the Croatian Army Engineering Regiment alongside a number of other equipment including an entire army field kitchen and elements of a field hospital. Equipment donation is meant to supplement the Croatian UN contingent.[148]
Nissan Navara 4WD/Pickup truck  Japan 30+~ Many ordered in 2010, bust most were leased and returned, only 30 or so vehicles still remain in service. Since then replaced by new Ford, Mitsubishi and Toyota models.[149][150]
Fiat Ducato Van  Italy 50+~ Many ordered over the past decade, mostly used in logistics and transportation roles.
Renault Master Van  France 100~ Many ordered between 2015 and 2019, mostly used in utility, logistics and transportation roles.[151]
Volkswagen Transporter Van  Germany 70+ The Croatian Army acquired large quantities of these vehicles over the years, with as many as 70 currently in service.[152][153]
Ford Ranger 4WD/Pickup truck  United States 30+ Croatian Government leased a large number of Ford Ranger trucks, with about 30 or so bought for the Croatian Army and further 50 or so vehicles bought for Croatian Ministry of Interior. The Croatian Army is currently leasing as many as 120 pickup trucks but also owns additional 30 trucks [154]

Proposed purchases (future)

Croatian armed forces due to ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War has accelerated some acquisition plans that were intended for medium to long term purchases. One of the biggest procurement programs in short term is acquisition of 8 additional UH-60M helicopters valued at $273.8 million with Croatia paying $134.5 million of the total figure, [155]8 new helicopters should join the Air force by end of 2028. There is a short term plan to introduce four Medium Range Surface to Air batteries by 2028, MICA VL NG is mentioned as preferred system due to compatibility with introduction of Rafale fighters in to Croatian Air Force but several other options are being looked at as well, Norwegian NASAMS3 system and IRIS-T SLM, As neighbouring Slovenia purchased two batteries of IRIS-T SLM Croatia could follow similar path. Allocated Budget for these is estimated at €550-570 million, delivery of medium range surface to air batteries are expected sometimes after 2025, but no later than 2030.

Croatia plans to replace M-84A4 Main battle tank, but due to unfavourable financial situation prior to Russian invasion of Ukraine, decision on new tanks was always delayed. Croatia didn't jump on a bandwagon of other central European nations of replacing M-84A4 tanks with Leopard 2A4 when offered by Germany in exchange for donation to Ukraine mostly due to he fact that M-84A4 offers same capability as Leopard 2A4, in terms of optics, electronic equipment and sensors, giving Croatia no advantage to accept what would have been swap exchange of soviet origin equipment for western systems. However, a pressure is mounting on Croatian Government to agree on some exchange for M84A4 tanks which can then be upgraded with additional armour and offered to Ukraine which is desperate for new tanks, especially T-72 systems. However M-84A4 is equipped with modern communication system, advanced western built sensors and day night optics offering superior capability to most T-72 tanks, however tank lacks additional armoured protection. An exchange for 24 Leopard 2A4 is being negotiated with Germany [156] for Kuwaiti M84 Tanks which will be upgraded by Croatia, this would allow Croatia to operate at least one company of Leopard 2A4 tanks as an interim solution whilst it upgrades some 225 M84A4 tanks to M84A5 standard for Ukraine. Program would be financed by Germany entirely, Croatia would then in turn receive noumber of brand new Leopard 2A8 tanks at later data, perhaps around 2029-2030 timeframe and in meantime operate a small noumber of Leopard 2A4 tanks. [157][158]

Donation of large noumber of filed howitzers to Ukraine has left army with only several operational artillery battalions and depleted stock of 122 and 130mm ammunition. [159] [160][161]There is a Plan of replacing entire stock of soviet artillery systems by early 2030s includes acquisition of at least 36 to 58 wheeled 155mm Self Propelled Artillery Systems, French Cesar being most likely contender, additionally, further up to 12 PzH 2000 systems will be acquired to supplement existing stock of Panzerhaubitze howitzers and to complete at least single artillery battalion. Croatia needs to maintain at least 3 artillery battalions in active service, of which at least 1 battalion or 18 systems must be tracked armoured Self propelled howitzers.

The lighter systems that will be purchased in significant quantity are FGM-148 Javelin anti tank system. 22 launchers having been already acquired with the associate equipment with the requirement for at least 48 systems per battalion and as there are 7 battalions, Croatia needs roughly 336 systems, however this is a long term requirement and not entirely certain it'll be entirely based on Javelin system, there might be a mix of systems in play. Croatia agreed purchase of 600 |RGW90 systems from Germany, however country's Ministry of Defence plans to phase out current ex-soviet and ex-Yugoslav systems by the end of this decade, meaning a substantial order of these systems might be made in following few years. Stated requirement is for up to 720 operational systems + significant reserves.


Proposed/Potential Future Equipment
Leopard 2  Germany Main battle tank Around 75 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, with support equipment, up to €1.75 billion [162][163]
Leopard 2A4  West Germany Main battle tank 24[164][165]
Patria AMV  Finland/ Croatia Infantry Fighting Vehicle Initial requirement for 30 wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle configured vehicles, requirement for specialised version yet to be decided on, but based on current army battalion formation, additional 65-70 specialised vehicles are needed
MICA  France VL Mica NG Medium Range Surface to Air missile One of 3 options for Medium range SAM system, 4 batteries valued at €550 million [166] [167]
NASAMS  Norway/ United States Medium Range Surface to Air missile One of 3 options for Medium range SAM system, 4 batteries valued at €550 million [168][169]
IRIS-T SLM  Germany Medium range air defense system One of 3 options for Medium range SAM system, 4 batteries valued at €550 million
Mistral  France Short Range surface to air missile Initial contract worth €71.9 million, will be increased in due course, 24 launchers initially, requirement for 224 systems [170]
Panzerhaubitze 2000  Germany Self-propelled howitzer additional howitzers, at least 12 systems, but requirements call for additional 30 systems. €225-570 million
CAESAR[171]  France Self-propelled howitzer Initially 18 Systems, requirement for at least 54 active systems. €75 million for initial 18 systems
M142 HIMARS[172]  United States Rocket artillery 227mm
610mm 		Initial Requirement for 8 systems, otherwise 24 systems. Croatia could swap its current stock of MLRS systems for initial 8 M142 HIMARS, however this is hypothetical atm. $120-150 million for 8 systems and Stock of 300-324 M31ER GMLRS missiles.
Ground Master 200  France 3D radar Ground Master 200/400 New ground based Radar capability requirement identified, no decision on manufacturer yet. Upgrade of existing radar network underway.
Saab Giraffe  Sweden Giraffe Mk-IV Additional modernized systems to supplement current stock
Javelin  United States Anti-tank guided missile 127mm At least additional 100 launchers short to medium term, requirement for 320 launchers. ~€80 million
RGW90  Germany Anti-tank missile Initial purchase of 600 missiles, however requirement for at least 3000-4000 missiles short to medium term, up to 12000 missiles longer term. €20-30 million
MAN HX  Germany Container carrier Croatia hopes to replenish its logistics park with new military trucks, MAN HX range are being looked at as best option. requirement for 550 trucks in 6x6, 8x8 and 10x10 configuration. €150-300 million
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk  United States UH-60M 8 additional helicopters to be ordered valued €273.8 million [173]

Equipment withdrawn from service or in storage

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