Bulletproof vests are widely used in Ukraine. Buy level 4 plate carriers for soldiers and soft bulletproof vests for civilians. Considerations and current developments in frontline protection.

 Buy Warrior DCS plate carriers online

The English brand Warrior Assault Systems is often seen on screen in the entourage of Ukrainian President Zelensky. These professional plate carriers were supplied as aid by the British government. At the beginning of the war, the Warrior DCS Multicam Plate Carrier was often featured. These are modern plate carriers made with materials according to the latest military requirements.

Buy Tac Tec Plate carriers 5.11 online

The American premium brand 5.11 is also often seen on screen, but worn by the leader of the Wagner Group, Prigozhin. The Wagner Group is a mercenary army that has been active in Africa and the Middle East for several years. The Tac Tec plate carrier from the 5.11 Tactical brand has been known for years as an excellent plate carrier that still ranks among the best and most comfortable. In addition to the standard 25x30cm hard level 4 bulletproof plates, this Tac Tec plate carrier can also carry larger 28x35cm plates. This is an advantage, especially for large and sturdily built individuals.  

Engarde Leopard basic 3a + level 4 bulletproof vest

Bulletproof vests for journalists can be found in Ukraine in all colors. Both plate carriers and basic bulletproof vests are used there.

Engarde Leopard blue 3A + Class 4 bulletproof vest

Engarde Panther blue 3A + Class 4 bulletproof vest

 After several journalists were killed by grenade fragments, experts advise wearing a full bulletproof vest with neck, groin, and upper arm protection. This is not to stop pistol bullets, but to protect the journalist as much as possible when a grenade detonates. Most bulletproof vests are also tested for fragmentation protection.  

Buy Class 4 plate carriers

There are some comments on the modern approach where soldiers only wear a plate carrier with hard 25x30cm bulletproof plates. Medical reports have shown that only 10% of all casualties were wounded by bullets, and all the rest by shrapnel from shells, mortars, or grenades. While the light and simple plate carrier has its use for highly mobile Special Forces during summer, they offer insufficient protection for frontline soldiers. The new bulletproof vests worn during winter are all equipped with a soft bullet and fragmentation-resistant package that offers significantly more protection against grenade fragments over the entire upper body.

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 Wearing a soft bulletproof vest under a plate carrier, as worn by the Belgian Army and also by UN troops, offers more body protection against grenade fragments than just a regular plate carrier. There are also plate carriers where the side straps can be fitted with soft bulletproof packages or hard bulletproof side plates.

The Tacticum modern bulletproof vest from Sioen Ballistics offers much more extensive fragmentation protection. This military set, in addition to the bulletproof vest, also includes a fragmentation and bulletproof belt that protects the lower abdomen and fragmentation and bulletproof leg protectors that provide much better protection for the military against grenade fragments. This military set cannot be purchased individually, as an order of at least 20 units is required before they are manufactured. Those interested should consider purchasing in a group with friends or colleagues, or contact us first to find a solution.