200,000th MOBAST is with the troops

The handover of the 200,000th MOBAST protective vest system from MEHLER PROTECTION to Bw Bekleidungsmanagement GmbH (BwBM) marks another significant milestone in the modernization of the German Federal Armed Forces’ personal equipment

The MOBAST programme aims to equip the German Federal Armed Forces with modern, modular protective vest systems by the end of 2025. These systems offer a high level of protection, with modular adaptability to different operational scenarios. Production of the MOBAST protective vest system takes place at a dedicated facility in Fulda, Germany.

Deliveries began on schedule in December 2022 with an initial volume of over 4,000 units per month. After just over a year, the 100,000th system was delivered – a milestone that will be followed by the delivery of the 200,000th system in December 2024. The project is currently on track to meet the agreed production targets by the end of 2025.

The MOBAST (short for Modular Ballistic Protection and Carrying Equipment) system integrates both soft and hard ballistic protection and covers central areas of the body such as shoulders, neck, upper arms, abdomen and thighs.

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