The Ministry of Defense showed tests of “floating body armor” for the Armed Forces (photo)
14.03.2024 - 13:34
The Ministry of Defense showed tests of “floating body armor” for special forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The agency continues to test two samples of floating modules: Ukrainian and foreign manufacturers, the Ministry of Defense reported.
They are developed specifically for naval forces, pontooners, special operations forces, and some special units of amphibious assault troops.
The floating module is attached to the body armor and can withstand the weight of not only military, but also additional equipment of 27 kilograms.
“If such a body armor falls into the water, the air cushion automatically inflates and lifts the fighter to the surface,” noted Oleksandr Sharko, chief specialist of the Central Department of Development and Support of Material Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Currently, the Central Administration is conducting a survey of fighters who tested floating body armor.
“The feedback of the fighters is very important to us. After such tests, we receive important information from the test teams. This makes it possible to improve products so that the Ukrainian army receives ammunition that creates an advantage over the enemy’s army,” Sharko added.
Previously, USM reported that the Ministry of Defense has begun testing “marine” body armor.
The day before in Odesa, almost 40 divers of the State Emergency Service tested the latest equipment.
