This is a list of equipment in use by the Croatian Army.
Infantry Weapons
editHandguns
editModel | Image | Caliber | Origin | Quantity | Note |
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HS Produkt HS[1] | 9×19mm Parabellum | Croatia | Standard issue sidearm |
Submachine guns
editModel | Image | Caliber | Origin | Quantity | Note |
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Arma ERO[2] | 9×19mm Parabellum | 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 Parabellum | West Germany | 80-100 | Used by the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company. | |
Heckler & Koch MP7 | 4.6×30mm HK | Germany | 100 | Used by the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company. | |
Heckler & Koch UMP | 9×19mm Parabellum | Germany | 80-100 | Used by the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company. |
Assault rifles
editModel | Image | Caliber | Origin | Status | Quantity | Note |
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HS Produkt VHS-2 | 5.56×45mm NATO | Croatia | Standard issue | 25 000 | HS Produkt VHS-2 is a domestically produced assault rifle that has become the standard issue assault rifle 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. | |
Heckler & Koch G36[3] | 5.56×45mm NATO | Germany | Special forces use | 750 | Used by the CROSOFCOM, Special Military Police Company and the Croatian Police | |
Heckler & Koch HK416 | 5.56×45mm NATO | Germany | 550 | Standard issue rifle of the CROSOFCOM. | ||
Colt M4[3] | 5.56×45mm NATO | United States | 200 | Used by the CROSOFCOM.[4] | ||
Zastava M70 | 7.62×39mm | Yugoslavia | Reserve | 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,[5] 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 Completely withdrawn from use by the end of 2018, however some 40 000 were left as strategic reserve.[6][7] Some still see use in basic training units in the purpose of familiarization with the platform. Out of the remaining stock at least 20 000 were donated to Ukraine in 2022.[8] |
Machine guns
editThe Croatian Army inherited a vast quantity of Yugoslav era weapons, including a massive quantity of small arms. Among these, some 1 400 M84 Yugoslav made 7.62 machine guns and 6 000 M72 light machine guns which were in use up until late 2023. Replacement of the Yugoslav era machine guns was planned ever since Croatia joined NATO but due to the cost of replacing large quantities of these machine guns, it was delayed until recently. The Croatian Army selected the FN Minimi Mk3 as the platoon support weapon in 7.62x51 NATO and the FN Minimi Mk3 in 5.56x45 NATO was chosen as the squad support weapon. The army has also purchased an undisclosed number of Heckler & Koch MG5 and MG4s, believed to be around 20-30 samples of these weapons, majority of which see use within the CROSOFCOM.[9]
Model | Image | Caliber | Origin | Quantity | Note |
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FN MAG | 7.62×51mm NATO | Belgium Croatia |
60+ | More to be acquired.[10] The Croatian Army requirements call for at least another 500 units to replace other various systems in use on various platforms. | |
FN Minimi | 5.56×45mm NATO | Belgium Croatia | 185+ | A number of FN Minimi Mk3s ordered and used by the CROSOFCOM.[11][12]Selected as the main infantry squad support weapon, requirements for 650 weapons + thousands for the reserve forces. | |
MG 4 | 5.56×45mm NATO | Germany | 20~ | Small number ordered for testing purposes in 2017.[13] | |
Heckler & Koch HK21 | 5.56×45mm NATO | West Germany | 112 | Acquired in late 1990s, supplements Zastava M84.[14] Being phased out by the FN Minimi Mk3s | |
Ultimax 100 | 5.56×45mm NATO | 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 NATO | 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. |
Precision rifles
editModel | Image | Type | Caliber | Origin | Quantity | Note |
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Heckler & Koch HK417 | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Germany | ~250 | Standard designated marksman rifle. More to be acquired. | |
Remington M40A5 | Bolt action sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | United States | ~70 | 100~ older A1 models being phased out, with a few remaining for familiarization.[citation needed] | |
Sako TRG-42 | Bolt action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | Finland | 240 | Standard sniper rifle of Croatian Army replacing older models. | |
SCAM Marine MACS M3 | Anti materiel sniper rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | Croatia | ~20 | Standard anti-materiel rifle.[15] | |
Metallic RT-20 | Anti materiel sniper rifle | 20×110mm | Croatia | 5 | Anti-materiel rifle, only a few samples in service.[16][17] | |
Barrett M82 | Anti materiel sniper rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | United States | ~24 | Anti-materiel rifle, a dozen or so kept in reserve status. |
Grenade launchers
editModel | Image | Caliber | Origin | Quantity | Note |
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HS Produkt HS-BG | 40×46mm LV | Croatia | Purchased together with HS Produkt VHS Rifles | ||
Heckler & Koch AG36 | 40×46mm LV | Germany | Comes as standard with all HK G36 rifles used in peacekeeping operations. | ||
Metallic RBG-6 | 40×46mm LV | South Africa / South Africa Croatia |
136+ | 124 in use with the Croatian Army and 12 with the CROSOFCOM and the Special Military Police Company.[18] | |
Mk 19 grenade launcher | 40×53mm HV | 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.[19][20][21] |
Anti-tank weapons
editMan portable anti-tank weapons
editModel | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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RL90 M95 | Rocket launcher | Yugoslavia Croatia |
~432 | Over 1500 systems available, with 770 in service deployed with 4–6 with each combat platoon. | |
AT4 | Recoilless guns | Sweden | ~ | The exact number of these weapons is unknown.[22] AT4 training units regularly used in the Best Soldier Competition held each year. | |
RGW90 | Recoilless guns | 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.[23] More on order. | |
9K111 Fagot | Anti-tank guided missile | Soviet Union | 5-8 | Roughly 300 launchers and 3000 missiles delivered in 1990s. By early 2018, 119 launchers were operational. Only a few operational today, mostly for anti-tank team training and familiarization with other launchers relegated to reserve status. 9M113 Konkurs replaced 9K111 Fagot as the main infantry anti tank system. To be replaced by FGM-148 Javelin. | |
9M113 Konkurs | Anti-tank guided missile | Soviet Union | 58 | System purchased from Russia and Ukraine in early 1990s, during the Croatian War of Independence.[24][25][26] 58 launchers and over 500 missiles in service.[27][28] To be replaced by FGM-148 Javelin. | |
9К115-2 Metis-M 9K115 Metis | Anti-tank guided missile | Soviet Union | 24 | [29][30] 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. | |
FGM-148 Javelin | Anti-tank guided missile | United States | 20 launchers on order [31] | 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 [23][32] |
Vehicle mounted anti-tank weapons
editModel | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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TOW-2 RF | Anti-tank guided missile | United States | 1 703 (?) | Croatia was offered 1 103 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] | |
Spike LR | Anti-tank guided missile | Israel | ~200 missiles | Initial purchase of 20 launchers, a simulator and 200 missiles to equip 9 Patria AMVs in Croatian Army service. Additional 27 Patria AMVs will eventually be acquired. With the recent acquisition of the FGM-148 Javelin it is highly unlikely that the Spike will be procured for infantry formations outside the vehicle mounted versions for the Patria AMVs.[34][35] |
Vehicles
editTanks
editCroatian Army currently operates 75 M-84A4 tanks, these tanks received some significant upgrades over the years, however M84 tanks have no perspective beyond 2027 and will be replaced by a modern NATO tank, most recently rumored to be the German made Leopard 2A8 main battle tank. [36] [37] [38] Croatia will replace its entire fleet of M-84A4 tanks with Leopard 2A8 tanks. Initially half of the M-84A4 tanks are expected to be donated to Ukraine as early as late 2025. In return Germany would deliver the initial batch of 15 Leopard 2A8 tanks sometime in late 2025 or early 2026, when the final batch of M-84A4 tanks are expected to be donated to Ukraine. Croatia is expected to replace M-84A4 tanks on a one to one basis with a number of support tanks also being ordered. Croatia intends to purchase 75 Leopard 2A8, 5 BPz3 Büffel ARV, 5 Kodiak AEV and 5 Leguan AVLB. Total value is expected to be around €1.75 billion with Croatian Army receiving some discounts as this purchase is negotiated with several other EU/NATO member states. [39]
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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M-84A4 Sniper | MBT | Yugoslavia Croatia |
75 | All M-84A tanks brought to the A4 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 infantry fighting vehicles
editDuring the Homeland War the Croatian Army captured a large stock of Yugoslav Army military equipment. This also included 128 M80A Infantry Fighting Vehicles developed in late the 1970s. In the early 2000s, of 128 serviceable M80A vehicles, 95 vehicles were deployed in to two mechanized infantry battalions, with 44 vehicles per battalion; further seven vehicles were used for driver and familiarization training. With Croatian accession in to NATO in 2009, M80A vehicles were deemed incompatible for the modern battlefield, and further upgrades were deemed unfeasible due to lack of spares and poor performance of M80A vehicle. In 2022, Croatia agreed the purchase of 89 M2A2 ODS Bradley vehicles. 62 Bradley M2 Vehicles will be deployed with a single mechanized battalion and further 22 Bradley vehicles will act as spares for operational Bradley vehicles. It is not clear whether Croatia will order further quantities of the Bradley IFVs or will the Army try to secure an entirely new infantry fighting vehicle such as the CV-90. The army will have two mechanized infantry battalions equipped with M80A and a single battalion equipped with Bradley M2A2 ODS. The M2A2 ODS Bradley IFVs will be overhauled and upgraded to the M2A2 ODS-SA standard at the Đuro Đaković Specijalna Vozila factory in Slavonski Brod, Croatia.
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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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.[40] 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. 8 to be ready by the end of the year.[41][42][33][43][44] |
Wheeled armored personnel vehicles
editCroatian Army currently relies on a number of western made APCs, with nearly 500 of various APCs in service with the Army. The main workhorse of the Army is the Patria AMV APC, 126 of which are currently in service. The Army plans to order an additional 30 Patria AMVs all in the IFV configuration with the 30mm remote weapon station and vehicle launched anti tank guided missiles. It is not clear if the Army will opt for the Elbit 30mm RWS which were initially purchased for the 9 Patria AMV IFVs, due to ongoing conflict in Israel. The Army still has a requirement for at least 70 additional APCs configured for a number of support roles.
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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Patria AMV | APC IFV |
Finland Croatia |
117+3 9+27 |
In service in 3 mechanized battalions. All units were delivered by mid-2013. Additional 30 vehicles in[31] 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.[45][46][47]
On the 18/01/2023 a document was released in which the army plans to order an unknown number (likely 30 of which 27 are to be armed with 30mm weapons stations) of vehicles worth 118,455,106.00 EUR. [48] | |
M1151 Up-Armored Capable HMMWV | IMV | United States | 85 | 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.[49] A total of 65 M1151s and 20 M1141 vehicles are in service.[50] | |
Oshkosh M-ATV | MRAP | United States | 162 | The initial order was made for 122 M-ATV but additional 40 units were requested and approved by the US Senate.[51][52] Of 162 M-ATVs received as EDA, 15 went to the Croatian Special Operations Forces Command (CROSOFCOM), 5 to the Support Command (SCOM), 2 to the Military Police Regiment, and 78 entered service with the Croatian Army in 2015, with a further 62 following in 2016 (equipping the Wolves Motorized Battalion of the Mechanized Guards Brigade in Gospić).[53] | |
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.[53][54] | |
RG-33 | MRAP | South Africa | 20 | A total of 20 RG-33L (6x6) MRAP HAGA vehicles delivered and entered service with the Support Command as MEDEVAC vehicles in 2015.[53] |
Combat engineering vehicles
editModel | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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MV-4 | Combat engineering vehicle | Croatia | 8 | Used for demining operations.[citation needed] Produced in Croatia by DOK-ING. | |
MT-55A | Armoured bridge vehicle | Soviet Union Czechoslovakia |
7 | Additional bridge units are mounted on KrAZ 6x6 heavy trucks, currently awaiting replacement by a modern NATO system.[55] | |
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 | (?) | Replaced by MaxxPro Recovery Vehicle.[56] | |
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.[57] | |
Kalmar Industries | Reach stacker | Finland | 4 | A number of engineering equipment purchased in 2017 and 2020. |
Air Defense
editThe Croatian Army is heavily reliant on SHORAD 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 the purchase of short and medium range surface to air missile batteries. Initially, the plan was to look at NASAMSIII/ER, Mica VL/NG and SPYDER as likely contenders however Mica VL/NG is rumored to be the most likely candidate, 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.[58] The short range system also being French in this case Mistral 3, 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[59] missiles, with an extended range to over 50 km, when they become available, Croatia has 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.[10]
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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9K32 Strela-2M | Man-portable air-defense system | Soviet Union Yugoslavia |
512 | System still operational until large missile stocks are depleted. Unknown quantities donated to Ukraine. | |
9K38 Igla | Man-portable air-defense system | Soviet Union | 67 | In active service. Unknown quantities donated to Ukraine. | |
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.[60] | |
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 (in 7 batteries, each with 6 vehicles) due to their secondary role as heavily armed APCs and as defence from drone attacks. An undisclosed number of the towed variants were donated to Ukraine. | |
Strijela - 10CROA1 | Short range air defense | Croatia | 9 | In 3 versions. | |
Mistral 3 | Short range air defense | France | unknown | Procurement approved by Government of Croatia on 8 December 2022.[61] | |
Bofors 40 mm L/70 | Anti-aircraft autocannon | Sweden | 12 | Paired to Giraffe radars. |
- Although Croatia had acquired the S-300PMU-1 long-range surface-to-air missile system from Ukraine in 1994, and demonstrated some of the systems parts on the 1995 military parade held in Zagreb, it is believed that the system was never fully completed and operational although the training of crews was held as late as 1998. Some sources claim that the weapon was subsequently handed-over to the United States or Israel in 2002–2004. However, officials still claim that the system is still stored somewhere in Croatia and the exact fate of the system is to this day classified.
Artillery
editMortars
editModel | Image | Type | Caliber | Origin | Number | Details |
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M57 | Mortar | 60mm | Yugoslavia | 69 | Additional 1,253 kept in reserve.[46] 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.[46] 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.[46] 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
editModel | Image | Type | Caliber | Origin | Number | Details |
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75 mm M116 howitzer | Howitzer | 75mm | United States | 12 | Kept active as ceremonial guns. Additional 45 artillery pieces are in storage. | |
M56/M101 | Howitzer | 105mm | Yugoslavia United States |
48 | Part are US and part are Yugoslav-built under license. Some 44 are kept in reserve with additional 4 actively used for training. Ammunition checks conducted regularly.[62] | |
D-30 RH M94 | Howitzer | 122mm | Soviet Union | ~30 | Modified Soviet D-30 howitzers modernized to NATO standards.[63] 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.[64] Four units took part in the military parade in 2015.[65] 24 systems donated to Ukraine, along with the 24 M-46 howitzers. To be replaced by modern NATO system such as the Caesar.[66] | |
130 mm towed field gun M1954 (M-46) | Gun | 130mm | Soviet Union | ~30 | All artillery pieces are the improved M-46H1 variant. To be kept serviceable for the reserve forces. Ammunition checks conducted regularly.[62] Some 44 systems have been donated to Ukraine [67][68] along with 24 D-30 RH M94 howitzers. | |
M-84 Nora | Howitzer | 152mm | Yugoslavia | 18 | All systems are in reserve status, none in active service due to NATO interoperability issues.[69] | |
CITER 155mm L33 Gun | Howitzer | 155mm | Argentina | 18 | All systems are operational, but a replacement is being sought.[70] |
Self-propelled howitzers
edit15 PzH 2000 are the main system of its artillery force [71] [72] [73] with plans to purchase additional 12 PzH 2000 and at least 18 CAESAR systems and associated equipment for the Army artillery units. Army has a requirement for at least 3 Self propelled Artillery battalions, and a potential order for further 18 CAESAR systems after 2027. Currently, the Army is also reliant on 9 2S1 Gvozdika howitzers which will be retired and most likely donated to Ukraine once the first batch of Caesar systems are delivered.
Model | Image | Type | Caliber | Origin | Number | Details |
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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 future. 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. With deliveries starting in 2015 the deliveries were completed by 2019. Future additional purchase of the system is very likely to happen.[74] |
Rocket artillery
editCroatian Army inherited large stock of Soviet era rocket systems that saw action during the Croatian War of Independence. Croatia also acquired large a number of Romanian Made APR-40 rocket artillery systems which utilizes 122mm "Grad" ammunition. Smaller number of Yugoslav made M-63 Plamen and M-77 Oganj were captured during the Homeland war and entered service with the Croatian Army. Currently Croatia is negotiating a purchase of 8 M142 HIMARS MLRS systems from United States in a deal worth $390 million.
Model | Image | Type | Caliber | Origin | Number | Details |
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RAK-12 | Towed multiple rocket launcher | 128mm | Croatia | 68 | Some 8 systems are in active service while additional 60 are kept in reserve. Actively used as target rockets during anti-air defence drills. Several donated to Ukraine, seen in use with Ukrainian Border Guards units. | |
M-92 Vulkan[75] | Mobile multiple rocket launcher | 122mm | Yugoslavia Croatia |
6 | Croatian modification of the M-77 Oganj 128mm MLRS. The launcher 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).[76] | |
APR–40 | Mobile multiple rocket launcher | 122mm | Socialist Republic of Romania | 31 | Ordered from Romania in 1992–1993. Several donated to Ukraine. |
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
editWith the formation of the Intelligence Regiment in 2019, the Croatian Army has amalgamated all relevant signals, electronic communication and electronic warfare units under one unit, the Intelligence Regiment. This Regiment inherited what limited resources the Croatian Army had, including a number of Israeli made Skylark, Orbiter 3b and domestically produced Bojnik UAVs[77][78][79][80] several of which several are still operational. The Croatian Army has started to test domestically manufactured UAVs.[81][82] The Army has tested a number of domestically produced strike and surveillance drones with the aim of purchasing large quantities of these drones.[83][84] There are several local manufacturers who are capable of making these drones, it is very likely they'll play an important role in supplying the Croatian Army with new UAVs. However, an order for additional 6-7 Orbiter 3b UAVs has been made as an interim solution.
Currently, the Army operates a number of DJI Inspire and DJI Mavics, deployed at the battalion and company level.[85]The Croatian Armed Forces Drone Command was established at Pula airbase.[86] A number of AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma UAVs were purchased from the USA as an interim solution.
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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VX II | Unmanned aerial vehicle | Croatia | 3+ | Domestically produced drone by aeronautical and engineering team of students at the University of Split. Initially only a few drones were purchased by Croatian Army, but more will follow.[87] | |
VECTOR V-3M | Unmanned aerial vehicle | Croatia | 5+ | Domestically produced drone by aeronautical and engineering team Aero-Navis[81][87] | |
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. | |
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma | Unmanned aerial vehicle | United States | 7-8~ | Initial purchase and donation by the US Army. Future purchases are very likely. [88] | |
Elbit Skylark | Unmanned aerial vehicle | Israel | 7-8~ | A number of systems purchased from Israel in the 2000s. |
Army Radars, Communications and Reconnaissance Equipment
editCroatian Army inherited a large stock of Yugoslav communication and reconnaissance equipment mostly through capture during the Homeland War in the early 1990s. Modernization of communications, data network, reconnaissance vehicles and equipment started only after 2010 with the purchase of large number of communications and secure data sets from United States, the UK and France. Donations of data network by US, in particular helped the Croatian Army to equip most of its combat and support units with latest NATO standard equipment but also enabled the 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. The Army aims to fully integrate into NATO's defense structure.[89]
Army currently uses a mix of US, UK and French communication equipment provided by 3 major defense suppliers: Thales, Kongsberg Defense and L3Harris Technologies.
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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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, targeting for artillery and mortar units, currently deployed to battalion level formations with plans to acquire at least several hundreed kits for the company level use.[90][91][92][93] | |
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 artillery formations, deployed at the battalion level. | |
Safran Vectronix Moskito TI | Multifunctional optronic device | France Switzerland |
30+ | Used by SOF, Reconnaissance formations and various other units. | |
TAKRAD | Tactical High Capacity Data Radio | Croatia | ~320 + 15000 on order [94] | TAKRAD is a tactical data radio that enables High Capacity Data sharing between different army assets developed by a local company RIZ[95][96] €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 | Company level secure communication being supplemented by domestically design TAKRAD | VHF/UHF | |
Harris AN/PRC-117C
|
HF Radio | United States | 20+ | Equipping battalion formations and JTAC teams | |
Harris AN/PRC-117G
|
Satellite Radio | United States | 20+ | Satellite radio for JTACs. | |
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.[93] | |
Rohde & Schwarz ELINT/SIGINT Signals intelligence | Signals intelligence, surveillance equipment | Germany | 2+ | Equipping Brigade and Regiment level Signals and Electronic intelligence formations.[97][98][99][93] | |
DAGR
(AN/PSN-13 DAGR) |
GPS | United States | Battery or JTAC Team level, over 100 in use. | GPS Receiver used with reconnaissance and artillery units. | |
Giraffe radar | Surveillance Radar equipment | Sweden | 1-2 | Brigade level Air Defense Radar, 1-2 units of Giraffe 75/AMB operational, likely further purchases in the near future.[93] | |
SSARF | Surveillance equipment | United Kingdom | 20+ | Surveillance System and range finder for Army mortar and artillery units, deployed at the battalion level.[100][93] | |
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 secure communications satellite, 5 units.[101][93] |
Army Medical Equipment
editThe Army has purchased a large field hospital from the USA for $6.07 million in 2021. The Role 2B military field hospital is designed to provide emergency care in combat theatre of operations.[102] 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 [103] 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 number of helicopters to compliment this branch of Croatian Army.[104]
Model | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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Alaska Army Tent | Tent | United States | 50~ | Large number of field army tents purchased and donated by United States over the years.[105][106] | |
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 [104][10] |
Army Logistics, Military Trucks and Multi-use Vehicles
editThe Croatian Army relies heavily on the stock of old trucks and supply vehicles. It inherited a vast stock of trucks, 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 50 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 and Mercedes trucks among others. However, due to the shortage of funds logistics formations within the Croatian Army are the last to get modern vehicles. 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. 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.
Logistic Vehicles and Military trucks
editModel | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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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 |
150~ | 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. Number of active TAM trucks dropped significantly due to the age and lack of spare parts. | |
FAP 2026 | 6x6 and 8x8 heavy utility vehicle, cab forward | Yugoslavia | 40~ | 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.[107][108][109][110][111][112] Less than 50 active trucks, out of initial 200+ trucks in early 2000s. | |
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. | |
MAN Tank Transporter | 40T truck tank transporter, Cab forward | Germany | ~20 | 20 older MAN units in service, currently being replaced by other modern equivalents. | |
LkW MAN MIL GL 4x4,6x6, 8x8 | Troop transport, cab forward | Germany | 80+ [113] | 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 Defense 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.[114][115][116][117] Since 2016, a number of additional vehicles were purchased, total number exceeds 50 vehicles in service as of 2020.[118] | |
Iveco EuroTrakker | Utility truck, cab forward | Italy | 3 | 39 Iveco Army trucks purchased in 2004 at inflated price which caused a major scandal resulting in dismissal of the then Defense Minister. 3 of these were EuroTrekker Trucks. In Croatian Army these trucks are mostly used in support and logistics role. These trucks are now over 20 years old. | |
Iveco 5T Transport Truck | Medium cargo truck, cab forward | Italy | 80+ | Initial order of 36 vehicles made in 2004 and a subsequent order for additional 80 vehicles was made in 2008 and 2009. Currently around 80 vehicles in service. | |
Iveco Trakker | Medium and heavy trucks, cab forward | Italy | ~20 | 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.[119][120] 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. | |
Astra Trucks | Medium utility vehicle, cab forward | Italy | 3 | Standard utility truck of the Croatian Army, 3 units ordered in 2007 with a larger delivery of Iveco Trakker heavy trucks.[121][122] | |
MAN TG Mill | 40T truck tank transporter, cab forward | Germany | ~15 | Initial purchase of 4-5 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 ~10 additional MAN TGMIL trucks to supplement its current fleet of heavy trucks.[123][124][125][126][127][128] | |
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.[129][130][131][132] | |
Mercedes-Benz Actros | 6x6 and 8x8 heavy utility vehicle, cab forward | Germany | ~12 | 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.[133] |
Military 4WD utility vehicles
editModel | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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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.[134][135] |
Civilian multi-use trucks and utility vehicles
editModel | Image | Type | Origin | Number | Details |
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Mercedes Benz SK | 4x4, 6x6 heavy utility vehicle, cab forward | Germany | 100~ | Standard heavy utility vehicle of the Croatian Army, many acquired in late 90s and early 2000s, exact number of these vehicles is unknown. A replacement by the modern Mercedes-Benz Actros is currently underway. | |
Ford Cargo | Heavy truck | United States | 12 | Donation by the US. 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.[136] | |
Fiat Ducato | Van | Italy | 50~ | Many ordered over the past decade, mostly used in logistics and transportation roles. In the process of phasing out. | |
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. In the process if phasing out. [137][138] | |
Citroën Relay | Van | France | 12~ | Serving as emergency response vehicles.[139] | |
Iveco Daily | Van | 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. | |
Opel Zafira | Van | Czech Republic | 70~ | Croatian Government leased a large number of Opel Zafira vans in 2024 after the lease ended for Renault Master vans, used in transportation roles. No official announcement given. | |
Ford Ranger | 4WD/Pickup truck | United States | 150~ | 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 [140] |
Proposed Purchases (Future)
editDue to ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War Croatia has accelerated some defence acquisition plans that were intended for medium to long-term purchases. One of the biggest procurement programs in the short term is acquisition of eight additional UH-60M helicopters valued at $273.8 million, with Croatia paying $134.5 million of the total figure;[141] eight 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 service with Croatian Air Force, but several other options are being looked at as well, Norwegian NASAMS 3 system and IRIS-T SLM. As neighbouring Slovenia purchased two batteries of IRIS-T SLM, Croatia could follow a similar path. Allocated budget for these is estimated at €550–570 million, delivery of medium-range surface-to-air batteries are expected sometime after 2025, but no later than 2030.
Croatian Air Force – Plan to obtain a Medium to Long Range Air Defence System at some point in the next 4 years. Croatian Defense Minister clarified, the procurement of long range air defense and surface to surface rocket systems are priority for incoming government as country lacks adequate air defense cover. Croatian PM also expressed opinion in this regard but also added that priorities are short to medium range systems, 3 defense manufacturers are being considered. Long range systems are very likely to be either EU/French based on Aster SAMP/T system utilizing Aster 30 rockets which provide long range cover of 150-175km in its latest derivative, or US based MIM-104 Patriot systems that are of similar range but are a more expensive system. [142]
Croatian Army will replace M-84A4 main battle tanks within the next few years, the likely candidate for M-84A4 replacement is the German Leopard 2A8 tank. Croatia has a requirement for 75 Main battle tanks to equip 5 armored companies. Croatia has been holding talks with German, Czech and other NATO partners to secure a large order of Leopard 2A8 tanks, recently Croatian Prime minister publicly announced the procurement of a number of advanced western systems including the latest German tanks. [143] Currently 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 the tank lacks additional armored protection. Upgrading these tanks to M84A5 standard and donating these to Ukraine is a strong possibility, however before that option can be even considered Croatia would need to secure the replacement with western tanks. Said tanks are expected to enter service before 2028.
Donation of large number of field howitzers to Ukraine has left the Army with only several operational artillery battalions and a depleted stock of 122mm and 130mm ammunition.[144] [145][146] There is a plan of replacing the entire stock of Soviet artillery systems by early 2030s, which includes acquisition of at least 36 to 58 wheeled 155mm self-propelled artillery systems with the French Cesar being the most likely contender, additionally, up to 12 additional PzH-2000 systems will be acquired to supplement the existing stock of PzH-2000 SPGs and to equip at least a single complete artillery battalion. Croatia needs to maintain at least three artillery battalions in active service, of which at least one battalion or 18 systems must be tracked armored self-propelled howitzers. Croatia has joined the French acquisition of Ceasar artillery systems. Croatia has requirement for at least 54+6 Systems, a joint purchase with the French Army will lead to lower cost of the total purchase and long term logistics costs.[147]
Smaller systems that will be purchased in significant quantities are the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank system. 22 launchers have already been acquired with the associated equipment, with the requirement calling for at least 48 systems per battalion. As there are 7 battalions, Croatia needs roughly 336 systems; however, this is a long-term requirement and not entirely certain whether it will be entirely based on the Javelin system; there might be a mix of systems in play. Croatia agreed purchase of 600 RGW90 systems from Germany; however, the Ministry of Defense 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 the following years. Stated requirement is for up to 720 operational systems and significant reserves. Domestic drone production has been initiated in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine, a number of domestic companies are involved and number of systems have been purchased from various domestic manufacturers. Croatian Army plans to purchase large quantity of domestic drones SPV-MRM-2-Interceptor drones that are currently being tested in Ukraine by the Ukrainian Army, but also, number of US made light AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma UAV drones were purchased as an interim solution.[148]
Defense Minister of Croatia gave an interview to the local TV channel, revealing some of the important strategic procurement plans for the current government, which includes the purchase of long range surface-to-air and surface-to-surface rocket systems, without disclosing which systems are in question it is suggested Franco/Italian Aster SMPT system might be most likely system and for surface-to-surface US made M142 HIMARS MLRS system. [149]
Proposed/Potential Future Equipment | ||||||
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Leopard 2 | Germany | Main battle tank | Around 75 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, with support equipment, up to €1.75 billion [150][151][152] | |||
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 [153] [154] | |||
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 [155][156] | |||
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 [157] | |||
Panzerhaubitze 2000 | Germany | Self-propelled howitzer | Additional howitzers, at least 12 systems, but requirements call for additional 30 systems. €225-570 million | |||
CAESAR[158] | France | Self-propelled howitzer | Initially 18 Systems, requirement for at least 54 active systems. €75 million for initial 18 systems[159] | |||
M142 HIMARS[160] | United States | Rocket artillery 227mm 610mm |
Initial Requirement for 8 systems, otherwise 24 systems. The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of eight HIMARS M142 self-propelled multiple rocket systems to the Republic of Croatia in the value of $390 million. [161][162] | |||
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 [163] | |||
MDBA Aster SAMP/T NG | France | Medium - Long range missile defense system | ||||
Gowind-class corvette |
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Corvette | May 06, 2024. As part of the military cooperation between the navies of France and Croatia, the French Navy's supply ship "Jacques Chevallier" is in Split for a five day visit. Croatian Defense Minister received the ships senior officers in Split on Monday, where he announced plans to bolster the Croatian Navy with a new corvette class warship.[164] |
Equipment withdrawn from Service or in Storage
edit- FN FAL - 7.62×51mm, 5,000 were stored to be sold off but donated to Ukraine, some still in use by the Ministry of Interior.
- Zastava M84 - 7.62×54mmR, totally phased out and replaced by western systems.
- Zastava M76 - 7.92×57mm sniper rifle, phased out entirely. Replaced by Remington and Sako rifles in service within the Croatian Army.
- M80 "Zolja" RPG - phased out due to dwindling stock.
- RPG-7 - system retired but some might be used by army reserve and for training purposes only.
- RPG-22 - system replaced by AT4 and other RPGs currently in use with the Army.
- BRDM-2 - in the local army museum
- BTR-60 - 2 in the local army museum.
- M60P/M60SAN - Yugoslav-made APCs, two are in the local army museum.
- MT-LB - 2 in local museum, the rest were scrapped and replaced by Patria AMV.
- M-47 Patton - 2 in the local army museum and rest are used for target practice.
- T-55A - Withdrawal of over 280 units started in 2006 with a dozen or so tanks used for training until late 2009, that is no longer the case due to the shortage of funds and all units have now been withdrawn and are awaiting disposal.
- M-63 Plamen - 128mm towed MRL, retired due to lack of ammunition and costly upkeep, no spare parts for the system.
- M-94 'Plamen S - 128mm MRL, no longer fit for purpose, retired and awaiting disposal.
- M-87 Orkan - 260mm MRL, captured during Battle of the Barracks in 1991. Systems are kept in reserve status due to lack of proper ammunition.
- ZSU-57-2 - used as target practice.
- M53/59 Praga - 2 in the local army museum.
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