--- title: "Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Selected Four New Types of Medical First Aid Kits to Replace Outdated Models" description: "Ukraine's Ministry of Defense selected four types of medical kits from more than 30 samples to replace outdated ones. Temporary requirements have been formulated, followed by pilot operation on the front lines and tenders via ProZorro." date: 2026-08-21T08:10:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-mo-selects-four-new-medical-kits-to-replace-outdated-models tags: [ukraine, military, medical-kits, armed-forces, procurement, molle] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Selected Four New Types of Medical First Aid Kits to Replace Outdated Models ![Four new samples of camouflage tactical medical pouches with a red cross, selected by Ukraine's Ministry of Defence to replace outdated models](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/21/vsu-novye-medaptechki-minoborony-ukrainy/vsu-novye-medaptechki-minoborony-ukrainy-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Four best models of medical kits were selected from more than 30 Ukrainian and foreign samples to replace outdated ones. - Selection criteria included ergonomics, drop speed, ambidexterity, and internal space organization; types described include 'Roll'/'Tunnel', tear-away MOLLE, and tear-away with fastex. - Temporary requirements have been formulated for decentralized procurement; next steps include pilot operation for up to a year and centralized tenders via ProZorro. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has updated the requirements for military medical equipment, drawing on practical experience from intense combat operations. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the ministry's press service. Following tests of more than 30 Ukrainian and foreign models, specialists from the Central Directorate for Development and Material Support (CDRMS) selected four top models intended to replace the morally outdated kits currently in service. ### Selection from More Than Thirty Models According to the report, all selected models underwent testing and surveys based on key criteria: ergonomics, drop speed (access to contents), ambidexterity — the ability to use the kit comfortably with either the left or right hand, and the organization of internal space. This approach allows for the consideration of real-world scenarios for providing aid on the front lines, where speed and ease of access to medications are critical. ### Four Types and Their Structural Features Among the selected solutions, the "Roll"/"Tunnel" type stands out — a through-tube base case with two-sided access, the inner insert of which can be instantly removed by loops with either hand; inside are a through-pocket sleeve and elastic cells. The construction is fixed to the base using Velcro (hook-and-loop fastener) and a compression strap with a fastex buckle, unfolding into a single line with three working sections featuring mesh pockets and vertical elastic cells, as well as an enhanced Rip-Away handle. Separately described is the classic tear-away construction with a plastic-reinforced MOLLE base platform: it has a top locking flap (105 mm) and a spiral safety cord preventing loss of contents in combat, with internal pockets of 110 mm and cells of 25 mm. Finally, a modification of the tear-away type is presented with a top fastex buckle and deep internal pockets (200 mm), equipped with extended elastic straps (35 mm) for reliable fixation of larger medical equipment. ### Temporary Requirements and Decentralized Procurement At present, temporary requirements — technical and quality specifications — have been formulated for the four selected types. According to the ministry's plan, this will allow the market to familiarize itself with the need, while military units, brigades, and volunteer organizations can begin decentralized procurement of pilot-industrial batches even before the final documentation is approved. ### Pilot Operation and the Path to ProZorro Tenders In the second stage, pilot operation of the new kits will begin for a period of up to one year: defenders on the front lines will test them in real combat conditions, which will allow for collecting feedback and making necessary adjustments. After gathering reviews and finalizing specifications, an official technical specification will be developed to launch large centralized tenders through the ProZorro system. ### Context: Expansion of Modular Equipment The update of medical equipment fits into a broader process of equipment modernization. Recall that earlier, the Defense Procurement Agency purchased 2,000 female modular body armor vests, and the Ministry of Defense explained their cost and the procedure for selecting sizes. Thus, the ministry is consistently updating both protective and medical equipment taking into account field experience. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [AFU will receive several new medical kits: photos and specifications](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zsu-otrimayut-odrazu-kilka-novih-aptechok-1787299602.html) - Единственный релевантный источник: подтверждает отбор 4 типов из 30+ образцов, критерии испытаний, описание конструкций, временные требования, опытную эксплуатацию до года и торги ProZorro. 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Day 1612 of the war](https://www.newsru.co.il/world/24jul2026/mo804.html) - Подтверждено по источнику newsru.co.il ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How many medical kit samples did Ukraine's Ministry of Defense test, and how many were selected? **A:** Specialists from CDRMS tested more than 30 Ukrainian and foreign samples and selected four best models to replace the morally outdated ones. ### Q: What criteria were used to select the new kits? **A:** They were selected based on ergonomics, drop speed (access), ambidexterity — access with both left and right hands, and the organization of internal space. ### Q: What is the next stage after the formulation of temporary requirements? **A:** First, decentralized procurement of pilot-industrial batches, then pilot operation on the front lines for up to one year, after which a technical specification will be developed for centralized tenders via ProZorro.