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
- 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.
