Portuguese Army
Land forces of the Armed Forces of Portugal
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| 2024 | The new SCS - Soldier Combat System uniform became widely used across all Portuguese Army units. |
| 2024 | 9 M101A1 howitzers sent to Ukraine as military aid. |
| 2024 | NATO Support and Procurement Agency competition initiated to receive 40 miniature UAVs. |
| 2024 | Received 6 MRZR 2 vehicles by reconnaissance platoons of the Azores and Madeira Garrison Regiments. |
| 2024 | Yuneec International Typhoon H drone demonstrated during Army Day equipment showcase. |
| 2024 | Army authorized to acquire Medium Tactical Vehicles for regiments in Azores and Madeira islands. |
| 2024 | Beyond Vision HEIFU mini multicopter UAV first observed with the Portuguese Army. |
| 2024 | Expected to receive new M72 EC MK1 LAW rocket-propelled grenade systems. |
| 2024 | Beginning of phased reception of 61 MAN Trucks (Rheinmetall MAN TGS 26.440 BB CH), including 28 for troops and cargo transport, 16 with crane, and 4 with 6000-litre water deposit, to be received from 2024 to 2026. |
| October 2024 | Portuguese Army signed a contract for acquiring a Thales RapidRanger anti-aircraft system, including one battery with 3x4 launchers mounted on URO VAMTAC ST5 armored vehicles, one ground Master 200 3D radar, Starstreak and LMM missiles, and two weapons terminals. |
| October 2024 | Portugal confirmed replacement of M114 artillery with an initial order of 12 SPW 155mm CAESAR Mk2 6x6 self-propelled howitzers, with plans to expand to a total of 36 units. |
| October 2024 | Framework arrangement signed for acquisition of 36 CAESAR MK 2 155mm self-propelled artillery systems. |
| October 2024 | Ministry of Defense signed order allowing Army to proceed with purchase of 4 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk CSAR helicopters, with first delivery expected in 2026. |
| April 2024 | Instituto Universitário Militar (IUM) workshop held, revealing army's intention to acquire portable anti-drone systems. |
| 2023 | Acquired 15 armored Rheinmetall MAN TGS 18.440 BB CH 4x4 communications vehicles and 13 Rheinmetall MAN TGS 26.440 BB CH 6x6 armored personnel carriers. |
| 2023 | Autel EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise V2 drone was first seen in use by the Portuguese Army. |
| 2023 | New Military Programming Law signed, providing funds for acquisition of 155mm 8x8 self-propelled artillery systems. |
| 2023 | Purchased a batch of 47 MAN Trucks, including 32 Rheinmetall MAN TGS 18.440 BB CH 4x4 tactical trucks with military communications shelters, of which 15 are armored. |
| 2023 | Army Police received Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Pack motorcycles. |
| March 2023 | Transferred 3 Leopard 2A6 tanks to Ukraine to support defensive efforts against Russian invasion. |
| 2022 | Ministry of National Defence announced a budget of 9,898,373 euros to replace MILAN anti-tank guided missile system, with MMP system being considered. |
| 2022 | Portuguese Armed Forces began working and testing drones capable of dropping 2 to 8 grenades, with expectations of army integration from 2025. |
| 2022 | Ministry of National Defense approved a budget of up to 10 million euros for acquiring anti-tank weapons systems for Portuguese Army units. The RGW 90 system was tested at the Alcochete shooting range. |
| 2022 | Project launched through NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for acquiring a Role 2B military field hospital, expected to be received by 2026. |
| 2021 | Received new M72A3 LAW rocket-propelled grenade systems. |
| 2021 | Portuguese Army acquired new FIM-92 Stinger missiles and thermal sights to upgrade existing anti-aircraft capabilities. |
| 2021 | Army received 12 MyFlyDream Nimbus Tricopter 1800 unmanned aerial vehicles with VTOL capacity, deployed with Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment No. 1 and 5th Artillery Regiment. |
| 2020 | Purchased 380 Benelli SuperNova pump action shotguns. |
| 2020 | Modernized 162 Carl Gustav M3 recoilless rifles through UAGME. |
| 2020 | Received 44 Milan-2-T anti-tank guided missiles. |
| 2020 | Purchased fleet of 10 TORO Q-150D 4x4 vehicles through NSPA for the Parachute Regiment (RParas). |
| 2020 | Additional 1,000 Glock 17 Gen 5 FS pistols were bought by the Portuguese Army. |
| 2019 | Purchased 15,000 FN SCAR-L STD assault rifles as the standard service rifle. |
| 2019 | Bought 1,000 FN Minimi Mk3 light machine guns to replace Heckler & Koch HK21 and MG3 machine guns. |
| 2019 | Acquired 390 FN SCAR-H STD battle rifles. |
| 2019 | Acquired 400 FN Minimi Mk3 general-purpose machine guns to replace Heckler & Koch HK21 and MG3 machine guns. |
| 2019 | Portuguese Army purchased 2,910 Glock 17 Gen 5 FS pistols to replace older service pistols. |
| 2019 | Portuguese Army acquired a fleet of 23 Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility vehicles, equipped with rugged notebooks, GPS units, portable radios, and provisions for PRC525 multi-band combat radio systems. |
| 2019 | The Portuguese Army began gradually distributing the new SCS - Soldier Combat System uniform in some units, which includes a standard combat uniform, ballistic helmets, protective glasses, maxillofacial protection, ballistic vests, Kevlar elbow pads, protective gloves, watches, and physiological wrist monitors. |
| 2019 | Purchased 2,000 FN40GL 40 mm grenade launchers, compatible with FN SCAR rifles or for individual use. |
| 2019 | Purchased 550 FN SCAR-H PR designated marksman rifles. |
| 2018 | Purchased 30 Heckler & Koch GMG automatic grenade launchers. |
| October 2018 | Purchased 139 URO VAMTAC ST5 variant vehicles, including troop carriers, special operations vehicles, ambulances, and command post vehicles. |
| August 20 2018 | Portuguese Army purchased 36 AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven UAVs through the NSPA, consisting of twelve systems with associated services and equipment. |
| July 2015 | Portuguese Army defined a comprehensive list of base bodies, reorganizing its organizational structure across multiple areas including human resources, force readiness, logistical support, teaching and training, medical support, and military culture preservation. |
| 2014 | Portuguese Army personnel composition recorded at 16,111 total military personnel, including 5,667 career personnel and 10,444 volunteers. |
| December 2014 | The Portuguese Army established a new general organizational structure, defining its command and operational components under the leadership of the Chief of Staff of the Army. |
| 2012 | Acquired three Toyota Land Cruiser J200 military light utility vehicles to replace armored Chevrolet Suburban. |
| April 2012 | FRI is activated for the first time during a military coup in Guinea-Bissau, with forces pre-positioned in Cape Verde and ready to intervene if necessary. |
| 2010 | Armed Forces of Portugal create the Immediate Reaction Force (FRI) with missions including citizen evacuation, humanitarian operations, and national emergency response. |
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