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DRDO Develops Lightest Bullet-Proof Jacket for Enhanced Protection
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The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a new Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) featuring the lightest Front Hard Armor Panel (FHAP).
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- The BPJ comes in two configurations: In-Conjunction-With (ICW) and Standalone, each with different areal densities of the FHAP.
- The process of transferring this technology to Indian industries has been initiated under DRDO’s Transfer of Technology (ToT) Policy and procedure.
About Bullet Proof Jacket:
- Designed by the Defense Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur.
- The areal density of the Hard Armor Panel (HAP) is less than 40 kg/m² for the In-Conjunction-With (ICW) design and 43 kg/m² for the standalone design.
- It meets BIS standard 17051 and is the lightest Level 6 BPJ, weighing approximately 10.1 kg for medium size. It was successfully tested at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh.
- It features a monolithic ceramic plate with a polymer backing, enhancing both protection and comfort.
- Enhances wearability and comfort during operations and includes a Quick Release Mechanism (QRM) among other features.
- It offers protection against the maximum threat of 7.62×54 R Armour-Piercing (AP) and Armour-Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds.