The Nordic Combat Uniform System is meant as an all service (army, navy, air force,
home guard and special forces) combat uniform system for male and female
soldiers. It is an inner to outer combat uniform system (from top to toe),
which is functional in worldwide operations.
The system definition above
does not include specialist combat uniform systems and ballistic protection.
The purpose of a procurement
would be to, amongst others, strive for an
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improved
combat endurance,
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improved
protection from environmental and other indirect treats,
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improved
modularity and
flexibility
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reduced overall volume and weight
for the Nordic soldiers