More than 6,000 “modern” body armour units are being acquired for Defence Forces soldiers, the Tanaiste has said.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Harris said a €16.5 million contract has been placed to invest in the protection of Defence Forces personnel.
The first deliveries will be made at the end of this year and the overall consignment will be delivered by the second quarter of 2026.
The new body armour system, designed in-house by a Defence Forces team, is expected to provide greater protection against ballistics and fragmentation.
It has been designed so it can be modified to enhance both its level of protection and the essential equipment attached to the system.
As well as the body armour, a set of new combat clothing system and combat helmets are also being sought through the tendering process.
Mr Harris said: “The safety of our Defence Forces personnel is a key…
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