Millions for the good suit

Bundeswehr invests in clothing and personal equipment

Clothing and equipment of BwBM GmbH

On 21 June 2021, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) an amendment agreement with the in-house company Bundeswehr Clothing Management (BwBM) GmbHwhich extends the existing service contract to include orders worth 95 million euros, thus securing the procurement of additional clothing and personal equipment for military and civilian members of the Bundeswehr until 2023. This extension includes, among other things Modernisation of the combat backpacks for all soldiers in the armed forces, but also the procurement of new basic equipment and special equipment for the armed forces. Splinter protection clothing for the special forces. In addition, the civilian and military New protective clothing for Bundeswehr firefighters in a heavy-duty version and, for the first time, in a light-duty version. The contract with BwBM GmbH, which has been in place since summer 2016, has now been extended to a Total volume of almost 3.9 billion euros on. Let's hope that this investment "takes effect" quickly, it is urgently needed. In recent years, there has been repeated public criticism and media malice about the availability of equipment and uniform parts, including in the annual reports of the defence commissioners. With this clear signal, the BAAINBw has shown its willingness to put an end to this criticism. Let's hope that all suppliers, manufacturers and raw material producers also deliver on time and fill the shelves, because the servicemen and women are waiting for them.

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Text: BAAINBw / Schlüter

Photos: Steve Back, Sarah Sensen