UaRms is a young company from Ukraine, their helmets are available in Germany at BEST PROTECTION. UaRms was created because they were not satisfied with the helmets available in their country. So, they quickly began to produce ballistic protection helmets. We have already introduced their flagship, the TOR-D VN in the SPARTANAT Review. Now, we have invited the Ukrainians for a conversation.
SPARTANAT: Where does UaRms come from? What is Your story?
UaRms: Over 25 years ago, we started in Ukraine as a private IT company, focusing on microchip development, distribution of computer components, peripherals, software, IT consulting, and outsourcing.
We grew rapidly and expanded our network of branches across Ukraine and Russia, but a few years ago everything changed...
In 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and war broke out in eastern Ukraine, we closed all our branches in Russia. We joined a volunteer movement and began supporting numerous Ukrainian battalions made up of civilians. It quickly became clear that there was a severe lack of many things, but the shortage of helmets was the most critical. All they had were steel helmets from the time of World War II. Importing cheap, Chinese helmets with expiring warranties from European warehouses improved the situation, but they did not provide a satisfactory solution. Even the helmets from the only Ukrainian manufacturer-monopolist, who produced helmets of questionable quality using outdated technologies and materials, did not help.
SPARTANAT: How did UaRms evolve from there?
UaRms: Following a thorough market and needs analysis, we decided to develop and manufacture our own ballistic helmets. In March 2015, we started working with a strong team of engineers. Thanks to the significant support of the company Teijin Ltd., which supplies aramid fibers for producing ballistic materials, the first samples were tested and certified in Germany according to strict STANAG standards by June of the same year.
SPARTANAT: What are your current products? What do these helmets offer?
UaRms: Just a year later, after our helmets were thoroughly tested and evaluated at the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, they were approved for use by the Ukrainian Army.
Today, we have two types of bulletproof helmets - Common Military TOR and TOR-D for Special Forces. These helmets now have several modifications, for example: a helmet with V50 = 992 m/s and weight of 1430gr (the weight of the shell), a helmet with V50 = 850 m/s and 1300gr, a standard helmet V50 >= 700 m/s and 1200gr, a lightweight helmet V50 > 650 m/s and 850gr. Additionally, we have set up production of tactical (non-ballistic) carbon helmets (the net weight of the shell is 300 g).
At the same time, we found that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a gap in ballistic glasses and face protection masks. There are no manufacturers in Ukraine, and their import is very expensive. Therefore, we developed a mask based on the best world samples like Revision, ESS, and Wiley X. Currently, all stages of mask production are concentrated in Ukraine, including anti-fog and anti-scratch glass coating.
Our most significant achievement in 2018 was the delivery of over 30,000 masks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which was a small part of the actual need.
SPARTANAT: Many companies produce helmets worldwide. What is UaRms' goal?
UaRms: The problem is that there are no standard requirements for manufacturing ballistic helmets in Ukraine, except for the outdated norm for bulletproof protection from 1997. Ukrainian legislation also does not specify whether the helmet is considered a uniform and equipment or a weapon, therefore there is no approved procedure for the approval of helmets to be used in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Finally, in 2018, the Ministry of Defense began developing a completely new technical description for ballistic helmets, giving us hope.
Our main focus is on continually improving our technologies and the quality of our products. Our development never stops, and all our innovations are tested in both Ukrainian and NATO laboratories.
Maintaining a level of quality with renowned manufacturers like Ops-Core, Team Wendy, etc. is our top priority, but we can offer our products at a 2-4 times lower price by using the most advanced and high-quality materials.
And we keep in mind that our products are tested every day under the real conditions of actual war.
SPARTANAT: Who are UaRms' customers today?
UaRms: In Ukraine, our customers include: Armed Forces, National Guard, and Security Service of Ukraine, United Nations Mission in Ukraine, as well as security departments of the public and private sectors. In addition, various volunteer battalions, as well as dealers, specialty stores, and individual customers.
Outside Ukraine, we have supply contracts with various companies from Europe, the USA, and Canada.
SPARTANAT: How do you see the situation in Ukraine in general?
UaRms: In 2014, Russian leaders planned to occupy almost half of our territory. They knew that we had very weak and poorly equipped armed forces, so they did not expect such strong resistance not only from our soldiers but also from our people, including the massive and robust volunteer movement. Together, we thwarted Russia's plans.
But this war is very costly for us and makes our country poor. Therefore, we are now on the path to reform our country. In this way, we must carry out all reforms in all areas, especially in fighting corruption, faster, which will allow us to be much stronger and more competitive.
Helmets and helmet accessories from UaRms are available directly in Germany at BEST PROTECTION.
The TOR-D VN Helmet in the SPARTANAT Review
UaRms on the Internet: www.uarms.com.ua
UaRms on Instagram: www.instagram.com/uarms.com.ua/
BEST PROTECTION on the Internet: www.bestprotection.de
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