DRDO develops India’s lightest bulletproof vest for level 6 threat 

DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur, has successfully developed the lightest bulletproof 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 on a new design approach, where novel materials and 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 designs. The ergonomically designed front HAP is made up of a monolithic ceramic plate with polymer backing, which enhances 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 have congratulated DMSRDE for the successful development of this lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against the highest threat level.