The soldier will be issued a vest system based on their unit basic/main mission.

Weight and protection level for the Norwegian Armed forces is classified.

This is depended on each unit in each country.

Meaning when will begin to replace this system or come up with another variant? Depends on client requirements. It’s different for textiles and for the ballistics when it comes to warranty. It depends as well on the mission and on the contract with the client. We can always adjust the material when needed for longer life cycle.

Clients provide us with a new requirement on which basis our R&D studio will commence development. The contract will be updated with a new product.

How much kevlar is used in the system depends on what level of protection you require. Today most systems soft ballistics are made up with a combination of kelvar and other protective materials. The choice of materials is also a matter of cost and how soft and flexible you want the protection to be.

There is a concealable flat seam.

No, plate carrier has been designed especially for high speed operation.

Kinetic recharge: The Norwegian acquisition has not had any requirements for kinetic recharge within this system. We have discussed and see that the system is able to facilitate new solutions for power-and signal paths, removing the need for cabling i.e between a battery and radio. However, this would be the next evolution of the system.

The textile MCVS is available now for sales – price list will be available upon request from a client.

All accessories are chosen by our material engineers so we can create the perfect system.

We cannot discuss those details.

It has FC finishing.

The Raw Materials are FR.

Comfort: There are no standardized test standards to test flexibility and comfort. Feedback from the end-users are key. This allows the soldiers to try the system fully as part of the evaluation of the system.

Sustainability: Sustainability is key to allow for an effective logistic handling and longevity of the MCVS. Since it is modular, it allows you to change or repair modules of the vest, instead of replacing a full vest is ie a zipper is broken, or a molle-row has come loose.

The MCVS facilitates a much better possibility to adjust according to your body type whether you are female or male even within a smaller range of sizes. The cummerbund can be delivered with two lengths to accommodate smaller sizes. It is important that the system sits good and fits on the body to offer maximum protection. A more flexible soft armour allows people with large chest (male and female) to feel more comfortable.

Ballistic threat/standard Belt: Same as for torso. The level is classified information for the Norwegian armed forces. Technically you can define what level protection you want and distinguish between protection level for the torso and lower abdomens if that is your need.

Yoke has no ballistic protection as it is intended for comfort support – to spread the weight carried by soldier.

There are also neck and shoulder ballistic protection which has the same protection level as the whole system.

Everything is firm. The plate carrier has no room to move. The inside is tightened and designed accordingly to the size of the plate.

The GRID panel is firmly attached to the vest by tubes and Velcro.

Within the MCVS there is no chest rig.

Yes, this is possible – both as insert pockets attached to the cummerbunds, ie PECI buoyancy, or on the belt, or as an independent inflatable buoyancy collar.

However, it also depends on the buoyancy attachment system – MCVS can be tailored accordingly to client needs.

Our equipment is made with the best possible materials and yes sustainability is carefully taken into consideration.

Yes it is.

The system as from THOR line is available.

Arctic Climate: The situation where soldiers operate in an arctic climate is a prerequisite for the system. The main question is what the soldier requires to function most efficiently, and that answer can be both complicated and non-complicated. The MCVS is chosen based on several requirements, where operating in the arctic climate is a basic requirement.

The systems we deliver meet the technical specifications published in the project and unfortunately, we cannot reveal more details.

The production lead time is calculated based on resources and raw materials on hand at the time of the order.

MCVS is the baseline of NFM THOR line and part of it are available for purchase for the public.