Ministry of Defense for the first time procures modular body armor with extended configuration
Kyiv • UNN
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is for the first time procuring modular body armor in an extended 1-11 configuration, which includes additional protective elements. This expansion is a response to changes in the nature of injuries at the front, where over 90% of injuries are caused by shrapnel.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that the "State Rear Operator" is for the first time purchasing modular body armor in an extended 1-11 configuration, which includes additional protective elements and an increased coverage area. This is reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, writes UNN.
Details
The expansion of the configuration was a response to changes in the nature of injuries at the front: more than 90% of injuries are caused by fragments and shrapnel. In July 2025, the Central Directorate for Material Support Development of the Ministry of Defense approved three additional elements - forearm, shin, and coccyx protection.
They increase the safety of military personnel and ensure the adaptation of body armor to various combat scenarios.
The new elements have a high class of protection – they are capable of stopping a pistol bullet and fragments weighing up to 1.1 g, moving at a speed of up to 600 m/s. In addition, forearm and shin protection performs the functions of knee and elbow protection, providing additional comfort and safety during combat missions
The full body armor kit includes: front and back covers with soft and hard armor elements, covers for groin and neck protection, soft covers for shoulders and thighs, a cummerbund, and a load-bearing belt with a ballistic element. The extended 1-11 configuration adds three new elements, making the body armor more versatile and protected.
The body armor is made in MM-14 ("pixel") camouflage with a type 2 hard armor element made of ceramic composite materials, which increases the level of protection for personnel during combat missions.