KWM-01

KWM-01
Polish soldier wearing KWM-01 during mission in Afganistan.
Type	Bulletproof vest
Place of origin	Poland
Service history
In service	2009–present
Used by	Polish Land Forces
Production history
Manufacturer	Maskpol
No. built	Unknown

The KWM-01 is Polish modular bulletproof vest developed by Maskpol for Polish Armed Forces. ^[1]

Development

Designed in the mid-2000s by Maskpol to meet the Polish Armed Forces' requirements for modular battlefield protection. ^[2]

Transition to KWM-02

In 2009, recognising the need for improved protection, Maskpol upgraded the design into the KWM‑02 "Kandahar", introducing hard ballistic plates, quick-release systems, and better sizing. ^[3]

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Specifications

• Featured compatibility with MOLLE/PALS webbing ^[4]

• PN‑V‑87000 standard, offering

• K1A-level soft-ballistic

• 2-level fragment protection)

• Cordura® durable

• Fabric, internal mesh

Users

Poland

See also

• KWM-02
• OLV (anti-fragmentation vest)
• Improved Outer Tactical Vest
• Plate Carrier Gryf
• KKP‑01
• KPC-02
• KKZ‑01

References

1. "MULTI-THREAT BODY ARMOUR SYSTEM KWM-02". www.maskpol.com.pl/en/. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
2. "Maskpol ulepsza uniwersalne kamizelki [ANALIZA]". defence24.pl. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
3. "Maskpol ulepsza uniwersalne kamizelki [ANALIZA]". defence24.pl. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
4. "MULTI-THREAT BODY ARMOUR SYSTEM KWM-02". www.maskpol.com.pl/en/. Retrieved 29 April 2025.

Bibliography

• "MULTI-THREAT BODY ARMOUR SYSTEM KWM-02". www.maskpol.com.pl/.