Logistics operator signs contracts for UAH 130 million for women's summer military uniforms
Kyiv • UNN
The Ministry of Defense has signed contracts worth almost UAH 130 million for the purchase of women's summer field suits consisting of jackets, pants and armbands with national symbols, covering the need until the end of 2024, with more than 90% of the suits already delivered to various military units.
The Defense Ministry's procurement agency, the State Logistics Operator, has signed contracts for the purchase of women's summer field suits worth almost UAH 130 million, UNN reports citing the Defense Ministry.
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According to the agency, all agreements cover the need until the end of 2024. More than 90% of the suits have already been delivered to various military units.
Each set consists of three elements: a jacket, pants, and two armbands with national symbols - the national flag.
Women's suits differ from men's suits in terms of shape and complexity of cut. Women's uniforms are available in a wide range of sizes - from 40 to 64 and are designed for heights from 146 to 188 cm.
In addition to summer field suits, the State Logistics Operator purchased women's underwear. The need for these wardrobe items for women in the Armed Forces will also be met by the end of the year.
These are the first tenders for the purchase of women's uniforms, the Defense Ministry added.
"The issue of equal support for women and men in the military has long been hotly debated in society. Volunteer organizations and charitable foundations have also taken the initiative, and we are grateful to them for that. The need for procurement of a specific category of goods comes from the Ministry of Defense, and we take responsibility for the quality of procurement and logistics processes so that women in the Armed Forces receive the necessary supplies on time and in full," said Viktoriia Vinohradova, Director of Procurement Management at the State Defense Enterprise.
