Military kit raises bra fit concerns among female soldiers.

The BBC spoke to a number of servicewomen who asked not to be named.

One described her body armor as “definitely not feminine and definitely not good.”

Another “nothing or hardly any” woman said that there is no special kit and body armor is not the mark of “retired women”.

Issues surrounding kit and attire continue.

Ofsted, which inspects Modi’s training institutes and schools, said in October 2025. For the “fourth year in a row,” women and younger recruits were being issued ill-fitting kits and clothing., External.

“This often puts them at a disadvantage because they don’t look as well as their peers, or poor equipment such as webbing or bags prevent them from fully participating in training,” the report said.

In war situations, he added, “an ill-fitting set creates a very serious danger.”

Dr Mary Keeling, from the Center for Armed Forces Evidence, said they were aware of the release of new women’s kit and equipment, and that its availability had been “inconsistent” since Atherton’s report.

“Good steps have been taken in the right direction” but progress has been slow, she said, adding that urgent changes are needed as the MoD plans to increase the number of women joining the force.

Keeling says it will improve recruitment challenges if “women feel welcome by making sure the appropriate kit and equipment is available.”