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Source – This post on ABHED Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets is based on the article “DRDO & IIT Delhi develop ABHED Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets” published in PIB on 26th September 2024.
Why in News?
Recently, DRDO has developed Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets named Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat.
About ABHED Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have collaborated to develop Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets called ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat). 2. These jackets were developed at the DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT Delhi. |
| Features | 1. The jackets are made from polymers and indigenous boron carbide ceramic material. 2. The design is based on the characterisation of various materials at high strain rates, followed by appropriate modelling and simulation in collaboration with DRDO. 3. These modular-design jackets provide 360-degree protection with both front and rear armour plates. 4. The jackets have a minimum weight of 8.2 kg and 9.5 kg for different BIS levels. 5. The jackets meet the highest threat level standards and are lighter than the maximum weight limits specified in the General Staff Qualitative Requirement of the Indian Army. |
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