ABHED Bulletproof Jacket

28-09-2024

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Overview:

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), along with researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat).

About ABHED Bulletproof Jacket: 

  • ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat) developed by DRDO and IIT Delhi.
  • These jackets have been created from polymers and indigenous boron carbide ceramic material.
  • The design configuration is based on characterisation of various materials at high strain rate followed by appropriate modelling and simulation.
  • The new jackets are capable of mitigating the highest threat levels and are lighter than the maximum weight limits stipulated for the Army.
  • It will enhance soldier protection and mobility.
  • With a minimum possible weight of 8 kg and 9.3 kg for different BIS levels, these modular-design jackets, featuring front and rear armour, provide 360-degree protection.
  • The jackets have been classified as BIS level 5 and BIS level 6, by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which issues standards for bullet-resistant jackets and ballistic shields for the Indian Army.
  • The design ensures 360-degree protection through modular armour plates that can be adapted for different mission requirements, providing soldiers with flexibility in various combat scenarios.

Q1: What is the mandate of the Defence Research and Development Organisation?

It is responsible for the indigenous design, development and production of state-of-the-art weapon systems required by the Armed Forces. Its mandate is to provide futuristic defence technologies in areas like missiles, armaments, electronics, combat vehicles, etc.

Source: ABHED: India’s Cutting-Edge Lightweight Bulletproof Jacket