The Spanish Navy has begun the procurement process for six multispectral suits for the Naval Special Warfare Force (FGNE), with an estimated budget of €28,277.70, including taxes. The tender, handled by the Cartagena Quartermaster’s Office, calls for four sets in size S/M and two in size L/XL.
The Technical Specifications identify the equipment as Sniper Set – Jacket+ Pants. This designation points to its use by personnel engaged in observation and precision tasks, although the document does not state that all six sets will be assigned to the FGNE’s precision marksmen.
The suits are intended to reduce operators’ thermal signature against thermal cameras and, through their camouflage pattern, also make visual detection more difficult. The FGNE is the Spanish Navy’s core unit for Naval Special Warfare capabilities and is primarily involved in special operations in maritime and maritime-terrestrial environments.
Multispectral coverage and four camouflage patterns
The specifications cover the visible band, between 380 and 750 nanometers; near-infrared, from 750 to 1,400 nm; short-wave infrared, from 1,400 to 3,000 nm; mid-wave infrared, from 3,000 to 8,000 nm; long-wave infrared, from 8,000 to 15,000 nm; and far-infrared, up to 1,000,000 nm. For radio waves, attenuation of up to 70 decibels is specified at frequencies of up to 20 GHz.
The material must consist of 99-100% polyamide with copper, tin and carbon, and weigh between 120 and 180 grams per square meter. The required operating range is from minus 40 degrees to 80 degrees Celsius. The specifications include four camouflage patterns: woodland, urban, snow and desert.
Compatibility with helmets and night vision
The jacket will have an ergonomic cut, with a shortened front panel and an extended rear section. Its hood will feature an internal adjustment system for use with a combat helmet and an eye-area opening compatible with night-vision goggles. It will also include HT4 mesh designed to reduce visibility and thermal signature.
The retention system will include a quick-release chest closure, waist adjustment, two adjustable leg straps and a pair of HT4 gloves. The pants will feature 3D camouflage material on the rear, a front zip fly and two full-length side zippers.
The supplies must be delivered to the Cartagena Naval Arsenal between the contract’s formalization and December 15, 2026. The equipment will carry a three-year warranty. Interested companies must submit product samples and provide an informational brochure for users.
