BPJs are some of the extreme necessities now, and again a failure, really sad. Is it to do anything with some lobbies or the " Tougher " trails by our army.
Pakistan Defence
Ankit Kumar
PARIKRAMA
NDTV has learnt that the Ministry of Defence had identified, shortlisted and concluded price negotiations with two Indian companies to meet an emergency interim purchase of 50,000 bullet proof jackets but nearly five months later, no contract has been signed.
PARIKRAMA
Both Kanpur based MKU and Tata Advanced Materials, which were supposed to provide 25,000 bullet proof jackets each, had submitted formal letters to meet the Army's requirement once negotiations ended. They have been given no explanation, at all, on the reason for the delay in contract signing. Each bullet proof jacket was priced Rs. 24,000.
PARIKRAMA
The manufacturer which cleared the first round failed in the next where the bullet proof jacket was deliberately degraded to replicate typical wear and tear in real life conditions.
PARIKRAMA
Some of those who competed for the order are unhappy with the conduct of the trials. They insist that they could easily meet the Army's requirements for the latest international standards in body armour if they were given a clearer explanation of the Army's expectations in the trials.