April 24, 2024 10:44 AM

DRDO unveils country’s lightest bulletproof jacket

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday announced the development of India’s lightest bulletproof jacket, capable of providing protection against the highest level of threats. Developed by the Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur, the jacket can withstand 7.62 mm ammunition, meeting Level 6—the highest threat level specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). According to the Ministry of Defence, the jacket...