India's Lightest Bulletproof Jacket

  • On 22nd April, 2024, DRDO's DMSRDE unit achieved breakthrough with a lightweight bulletproof jacket capable of thwarting highest threat levels.
  • The bulletproof jacket is designed to withstand 7.62 x 54 R API ammunition, meeting level 6 of BIS 17051 standards.
  • Recent tests confirm the jacket's effectiveness against sniper rounds, with the front hard armour panel (HAP) capable of withstanding multiple hits.
  • Ergonomically designed front HAP features a monolithic ceramic plate with polymer backing, ensuring comfort and ease of movement during operations.
  • The jacket boasts an impressively low areal density, with the ICW hard armour panel weighing less than 40 kg/m2 and standalone HAP weighing ....
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