Punisher — a reliable supplier for government customers in Prozorro tenders

Following the start of the full-scale war, state procurement of equipment in Ukraine reached a qualitatively new level. While previously a significant portion of tenders concerned supporting the training process, today the focus is on the comprehensive supply of equipment for both training and the execution of real combat and service missions. The customers include the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), units of the National Guard (NGU), the National Police, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), the State Emergency Service (SES), and other structures of the security and defense sector. Among the reliable suppliers regularly participating in such tenders, Punisher Military Store plays a prominent role.

Expansion of the Procurement Catalog

Through the Prozorro electronic public procurement system, the state procures not only training platforms and simulation tools but also full-scale tactical equipment. This includes:

• Plate carriers;

• Ballistic eyewear and facial protection;

• Tactical headsets and PTT (Push-to-Talk) buttons;

• Night Vision Devices (NVDs);

• Action cameras for recording operations and training exercises.

Thus, state procurement covers the entire spectrum – from basic gear to high-tech optics and communication systems.

The Balance Between Training and Combat Application

Training and simulation equipment remain vital, as effective performance in real-world conditions is impossible without systematic preparation. Airsoft replicas and simulation grenades are purchased to practice assault and tactical scenarios.

The Punisher military store has also contributed to the supply of these goods, winning Prozorro tenders for nearly 3,000 units of training replicas:

• Pyrosoft P-67-M "NATO" airsoft simulation-training grenade with active lever – 77.5%

• Pyrosoft "PIRO-5G" simulation-training grenade with active pin – 16.5%

• Specna Arms SA-C03 CORE™ HAL™ ETU airsoft assault rifle – 3%

• Specna Arms SA-J74 CORE Gen.2 AK-74 airsoft training assault rifle – 2%

• Specna Arms AK74 SA-J02 Edge Hal Etu assault rifle – 1%

At the same time, an increasing share of procurement volume consists of equipment directly for combat missions. Plate carriers, night vision devices, tactical headsets with active noise cancellation, and communication systems are no longer secondary but critically necessary equipment for operations on the front lines and in the rear.

Stable Demand for Individual Protection

A separate segment of procurement is personal protective equipment (PPE). Technical requirements increasingly specify precise compliance standards, protection classes, and certifications. Ballistic glasses, protective masks, and plate carriers are purchased systematically, with a focus on long-term use and regular re-equipping of units.

Through Prozorro state tenders, Punisher supplied nearly 150 units of the aforementioned items, with the following percentage breakdown:

• Warrior Assault Systems DCS Special Forces Releasable Plate Carrier Base – 68%

• Revision Sawfly glasses with clear lenses – 20.5%

• Emerson Strike Steel Half Face Mask – 11.5%

Technological Equipping of Units

A notable trend is the growth in procurement of high-tech solutions. Night vision devices, thermal imagers, and auxiliary devices such as action cameras are used not only for training but also for documenting combat actions, analyzing operations, and instructor training.

Punisher offers, among others, the ATN PS31-3WN binocular night vision device, the PVS-14 3+ Type I night vision monocular, and tactical helmet-mounted action cameras of the MOHOC IR Camera type.

Tactical headsets and communication accessories are also procured to ensure reliable communication during combat or special operations. Through Prozorro tenders alone, the Punisher military store supplied 60 units of equipment:

• 3M Peltor ComTac VIII NATO – 33.3%

• 3M Peltor ComTac XPI adapter – 33.3%

• Sordin Supreme Pro-X – 33.3%

Consumables and Maintenance Support

Beyond primary equipment, significant procurement volumes are allocated to consumables and components. This includes batteries, chargers, replacement mounting elements, airsoft BBs, additional magazines for training weapons, shot timers, weather stations, and other components necessary to keep equipment in working order and use it with maximum efficiency.

Regarding these essential small items and consumables, Punisher shipped more than 5,000 units via Prozorro tenders:

• Specna Arms BBs (0.28g, 0.25g, 0.23g, 0.20g) – 89.5%

• Airsoft magazines and loaders – 5%

• Batteries and chargers – 3%

• Helmet mounts for headsets and NVDs + adapters – 2%

• Weather stations and shot timers – 0.5%

The high intensity of use in combat conditions drives a constant need for updates and replenishment for both training grounds and active-duty units.

Transition to Systematic Provisioning

An analysis of tenders indicates a gradual transition from one-off purchases to comprehensive provisioning programs. There is a clear pattern of recurring contracts, long-term cooperation with suppliers, and centralized planning of unit needs. This signifies the formation of a sustainable logistical model for the security sector.