Ukraine tests "floating body armour" for its special forces – photo

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence is testing "floating body armour" for special forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Source: Ministry of Defence on Facebook

Details: Reports state that the Ministry of Defence is still testing two floating module samples produced by Ukrainian and foreign manufacturers. They are designed specifically for naval forces, pontoon units, special operations forces, and some special forces in air assault forces.

The floating module is attached to body armour and can support the weight of both the soldier and additional equipment weighing 27 kilograms.

The Defence Ministry’s Central Directorate is currently conducting a survey of fighters who have tested the floating body armour.

"If such body armour enters the water, then the air cushion automatically inflates and brings the soldier to the surface," explains Oleksandr Sharko, a specialist at the Central Department for Development and Support of Material Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Quote: "The feedback from the soldiers is very important to us. After similar tests, we receive important information from the testing teams. This allows improving products so that the Ukrainian army receives equipment which creates an advantage over the enemy’s army."

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