Ukrainian soldiers need as much protection as possible in combat to effectively repel Russian occupiers and survive.
       Ballistic protection research speaks for itself: for military personnel in a combat environment, losses from ballistic effects can be reduced by 19% (using a helmet) and 50% (using body armor and a helmet).
       Research shows that “although the head accounts for only 9 percent of the body area exposed in combat, it still accounts for more than 20 percent of attacks.”
       The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working to ensure the safety of front-line soldiers with five new prototypes of ballistic combat helmets.
        These tactical helmets protect soldiers from threats such as bullets and shrapnel. It is often worn with ballistic vests to provide complete coverage and protection in combat. The ministry reported that all five models were tested at the base.
       The new helmet has side rails for attaching headphones and flashlights, as well as front mounts for night vision devices, thermal imagers and cameras.
       These Level 1 helmets can withstand 5 rounds of 9mm Makarov rounds and 5 rounds of 9mm Luger rounds.
       The helmet shell must withstand damage from typical simulator fragments weighing 1.1 g, a V50 speed of at least 670 m/s and a launch range of 5 m.
       “DoD technical specifications define the size and anatomical overlap requirements for combat ballistic helmets,” the report says. “For each size, military standards define the recommended helmet weight, which should not exceed 1.5 kilograms.”
        During helmet testing, the suspension, fastenings, pads, shapes and sizes are changed before being polished to maximum comfort. Having received positive feedback from the military, the manufacturer sent the helmet for ballistic and non-ballistic tests.
       “As a result, we received an agreement that met our requirements and approved five samples of helmets,” the ministry said. “We are currently conducting military experimental tests of new models of helmets, one of which is from a Ukrainian manufacturer and two from foreign manufacturers.”
        The column reports that the Nikolaev Bekfire drone has been approved for use by the Ukrainian army. We also reported that the Ministry of Defense is testing “tactical sneakers” for soldiers.
       The section also compiled a list of inventions of Ukrainian entrepreneurs and volunteers useful for the front.
        Since the beginning of the total war, Ukrainian patriots have done everything possible to support and help the armed forces. Ukrainians donated, volunteered, invented and implemented many creative ideas that allowed the soldiers to return home safe and sound.
       Read more in our article: Protect, supply, support: 10 gizmos that help Ukrainian soldiers on the front line.
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