Made in India: DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket against highest threat level
DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against the highest threat level, threat level 6, according to an official statement.
What is the lightest bulletproof jacket like?
Kanpur-based Defence Materials and Store Research and Development (DMSRDE) developed the lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against 7.62 x 54 R API (Level 6 of BIS 17051) ammunition.
The defence ministry said that this bulletproof jacket was successfully tested at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh. The jacket is reportedly based on a new design approach.
What all can this bulletproof jacket withstand?
The front Hard Armour Panel (HAP) of this jacket can withstand multiple hits or up to six shots of 7.62 x 54 R API (Sniper rounds) in both ICW (In-conjuction with) as well as the standalone design.
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Top 7 highest airports on Earth and where they are
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Latest updates on 3I/ATLAS: First radio signal, strange jets and more
)
Yunus courts Islamabad while trying to erase Sheikh Mujib's name: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to WION
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
5 bowlers to fastest 100 ODI wickets: No Indian makes the cut
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Mobius, The Untamed and Word of Honor: Watch these 5 best Chinese dramas of all time on Netflix, ZEE5 and more
)
US offers help, calls Delhi Red Fort explosion a 'terror attack', praises India’s handling of probe
)
Trump has a meltdown over new Epstein emails, calls it a Democrat 'trap'
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
7 Unhappiest countries in the world 2025: Is India one of them?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Which country has the longest train route in the world
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
The 5 largest empires in world history — Ranked by land area
"The areal density of ICW hard armour panel (HAP) and standalone HAP is less than 40 kg/m2 and 43 kg/m2 respectively," the statement added.
Also read |India developing world's lightest bulletproof vest, to be tested in 2 months: DRDO chief to WION
It is made of monolithic ceramic plate and polymer backing which enhances the wearability and comfort during an operation.
Secretary Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman DRDO have congratulated DMSRDE for the successful development of this lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against the highest threat level.
Also watch |Pakistan: 37 bulletproof vehicles approved for Chinese engineers
Earlier, it was reported that the Indian Air Force helicopter crew deployed in counter-terrorist environments and internal security duties will get new bulletproof jackets that are lighter and more comfortable to wear while flying than the existing variants.
The Indian Air Force's requirement is for a jacket whose weight does not exceed 4 kg during flying and 8 kg during combat survival and offers Level 3+ ballistic protection.
Level 3+ category offers protection against different types of bullets fired from 7.62 mm rifles, including AK-47, at ranges as close as 25 meters.
Each member deployed in such operations would reportedly be authorised a bulletproof jacket.
(With inputs from agencies)