KWM-01

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

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

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]

Operation Enduring Freedom DVIDS358247

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