Source Tactical Gear wins Italian Carabinieri tender, setting a new benchmark in female ballistic protection
11 November 2025 – SOURCE Tactical Gear, a global leader in tactical protection, hydration systems, and modular load-carry solutions, has won the Italian Carabinieri tender for women’s ballistic vests, a significant milestone in gender-specific protection. Its female-specific vests are now widely fielded across Europe by additional police and military forces. The achievement marks a major endorsement of SOURCE’s pioneering concept of anatomically accurate female protection, now further adopted by additional European armies and law enforcement agencies. Alongside this milestone, the company introduces new ACS rapid-access pouches and ACCS Combat Clothing, designed to enhance safety, mobility, and operational performance in demanding environments.
SOURCE’s female-specific ballistic vests mark a breakthrough in officer protection. Developed through intensive R&D and collaboration with dozens of active-duty female officers, the vests provide full ballistic coverage while maintaining superior ergonomics and comfort. Purpose-built for female anatomy, they are contoured to the chest, waist, hips, and shoulders, featuring shooter’s cut profiles, pressed ballistic panels, and ongoing development of contoured plates designed to eliminate fit gaps. The result is optimum protection, ventilation, and confident performance in any operational scenario, from patrols and vehicle missions to crowd control. The Carabinieri’s large-scale adoption underscores the growing European shift toward gender-specific protection solutions.
The ACCS Combat Clothing line represents SOURCE’s top innovation in protective textiles. The system integrates ballistic protection zones directly into the garment’s fabric, including the neck area, to shield users from low-velocity fragmentation while maintaining full flexibility. These advanced uniforms combine flame resistance, durability, and moisture control with a lightweight, ergonomic fit, delivering both comfort and combat-grade protection. Together with external armor, it forms a complete ballistic defense solution ideal for military environments. ACCS uniforms are fielded by defense forces, including the Israel Defense Forces, reinforcing SOURCE’s position as a trusted military supplier.
The ACS pouches line delivers one-hand, one-action access for grenades, flash-bangs, and rifle magazines. Developed with hands-on input from military and special units, these pouches are MIL-STD-810G tested and patent-protected. The innovative design reduces draw times by up to fivefold and secures ammunition through advanced retention mechanisms that prevent accidental release. Fielded by elite units, ACS sets a new tactical standard for efficiency, reliability, and battlefield readiness.
“Our mission is to translate user feedback into measurable operational advantages,” said Dovik Gal SOURCE Tactical Gear Marketing Manager. “By integrating anthropometric data, advanced materials, and patented technologies, we have delivered equipment that shortens reaction times, improves endurance, and increases personal safety in urban law enforcement missions.”
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