DRDO develops India’s lightest bullet proof jacket

April 26, 2024

The 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.
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.
Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur is a unit of DRDO.