The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in collaboration with researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, has developed a lightweight bulletproof jacket named ‘ABHED – Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defense’. The jacket has been designed by DRDO’s Center of Industrial Academic Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT Delhi.
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The sheath is made of polymer and native boron carbide ceramic materials. The design allows it to withstand any type of high-velocity pressure. The jacket’s armor plates have passed all necessary research and development tests in accordance with the protocol. This jacket can withstand most hazards.
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Lighter than the maximum weight limit required by the Indian Army. These modularly designed jackets feature front and rear armor for 360-degree protection and are available in minimum weights of 8.2kg and 9.5kg for different BIS levels. Will be produced soon. A number of industries were selected for this purpose.
Dr. Sameer V. Kamat, Chairman, DRDO, said that the lightweight bulletproof jacket is an excellent example of the defense R&D ecosystem of DRDO, academia and industry.
