DRDO develops lightest Bullet Proof jacket for protection against highest threat Level 6 of BIS
DRDO’s Defence Materials and
Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur has successfully
developed the lightest Bullet Proof Jacket in the country for protection
against 7.62 x 54 R API (Level 6 of BIS 17051) ammunition. Recently, this
bullet proof jacket was successfully tested at TBRL, Chandigarh as per
BIS 17051-2018. This jacket is based upon new design
approach, where novel material along with new processes have been used.
The front Hard
Armour Panel (HAP) of this jacket defeats multiple hits (06 shots) of 7.62 x 54
R API (Sniper rounds) in both ICW (In-conjunction with) and Standalone design.
The ergonomically designed front HAP is made up of monolithic ceramic plate
with polymer backing which enhances the wearability and comfort during the
operation. The areal density of ICW Hard Armour Panel (HAP) and standalone HAP
is less than 40 kg/m2 and 43 kg/m2 respectively.
Secretary Department
of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO has congratulated DMSRDE for the
successful development of this lightest bullet proof jacket for protection
against highest threat level.