Canadian snipers to get new body armour

The Canadian government is buying new body armour for Canadian Forces snipers.
The sniper community currently uses the in-service Fragmentation Protective Vest (FPV) that is worn by all Canadian Forces members. The in-service FPV is an all-in-one system, meaning the soft armour and in-service Bullet Resistant Plate (BRP) pockets are part of one garment, the government noted. While the in-service FPV provides excellent ballistic protection, but it hinders the snipers ability to operate effectivel