Indian Army seeks thousands of ballistic helmets
This is one of the helmets from MKU’s range. This particular Indian company is likely a frontrunner to fill a forthcoming tender. (Gordon Arthur)
The Indian Army is seeking details on new ballistic helmets for troops.
The Indian Army has released an RfI for 80,000 ballistic helmets with 50% indigenous content.
It is a requirement that the helmet weighing less than 2kg should incorporate tactical rails and night vision mounts. An infantry official said this ‘is a step in the right direction'.
The requirement is for lightweight materials to stop high-speed blast fragments and armour-piercing 7.62 x 39mm bullets from a distance of 10m.
An expert said, ‘Weight-to-protection ratio is not the only factor in brain injuries. Blunt force trauma and pressure dispersion are enormous challenges while designing these helmets.’
Once the RfP is released, deliveries
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