Indigenous defence innovation leads national self-reliance with 27,700 bulletproof jackets and 11,700 AK-47 protection helmets
SMPP Limited, a domestic designer and manufacturer of soldier protection gear, has received two significant orders from the Indian Army under Emergency Procurement Policy 5. These contracts, valued at over ₹300 crore, involve delivering 27,700 bulletproof jackets and 11,700 advanced ballistic helmets.The bulletproof jackets are designed with load distribution systems and quick-release features to enhance soldier mobility and safety under combat conditions. The helmets represent India’s first design capable of stopping hardened steel-core rounds fired from an AK‑47 rifle, marking a key advance in personal protection
Dr Shiv Chand Kansal, Chairman and Managing Director of SMPP and an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, said this order proves the company’s commitment to the motto “protect those who protect us.” Mr Ashish Kansal, Director and Chief Executive Officer and also an IIT graduate, highlighted SMPP’s strong market position. He noted that the company holds over ninety percent of India’s domestic personal protection gear market and has filed 17 patents with 10 already granted. This focus on research ensures their technology evolves in response to soldier needs.
In 2008, SMPP began manufacturing ballistic-grade boron carbide plates at its Palwal facility in Haryana, supplying critical armour materials. In 2018, the company delivered 186,138 Level III and III+ bulletproof jackets ahead of schedule. SMPP also supplies specialized ballistic helmets for Sikh regiments and shields tested against armour-piercing rounds.
This contract supports the broader Make in India defence initiative and reflects the growing strength of local manufacturing in national security. SMPP’s latest achievement advances India’s drive toward self-reliance in protective gear.
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