Army to get modern bullet-proof jackets

[baker]

The Army may soon import modular light-weight bullet-proof jackets not only to fill up the critical shortage in stocks, but also to give more agility to soldiers.

Unlike the conventional bullet-proof jackets, these vests can be taken off part by part depending on the task. If a soldier is standing against a wall or sand-bags, he do not require bullet-proofing on his back. In such a case, he can remove the back of the vest and keep it aside.

But when he is going inside a terrorist’s den, the soldier not only needs bullet-proofing from all sides but also a helmet with an earphone so that both his both hands are free for the operation. The modular bullet-proof vest would provide just that.

The Army faced sharp criticism from a parliamentary panel for being short of vital bullet-proof jackets. Besides the shortage, the existing jackets are too heavy.
While the Army is authorised to have 3,53,765 jackets in its stock, the shortfall was as much as 1,86,138, according to a 2009 report of parliamentary standing committee on defence. These vests weigh 10.5-11.5 kg, which adversely impact the agility of soldiers, as they need to carry guns and other equipment.

Following the panel’s instructions, the Army reworked the General Staff Qualitative Requirements(GSQRs) for six months and zeroed in on expensive modular jackets. It has identified potential foreign suppliers.

“We will now undertake trials at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh, which should be over in a couple of months. Supply can happen next year,” a senior Army officer told Deccan Herald.

Crucial change
Not only bullet-proof jackets, the Army will also acquire new artillery guns, night vision, air defence systems and helicopters within a couple of years, as the government has silently made a crucial change in the Army’s capital budget. The budgetary change ensures more money will be available with the force for long-term acquisition.

On Friday, Army chief Gen V K Singh said at least one artillery gun should be inducted in 2011, as the artillery is waiting for a long time. No guns were inducted in the artillery since the Bofors guns of 1980s, which came out in flying colours in Kargil conflict.
Till now, close to 70 per cent of the Army’s capital budget was under the budgetary head of “new projects” while the rest was available for “contractual liability”.

But big-ticket military deals being a long-drawn affair, Army had little resources available for meeting the contractual obligations for a period of time. The budgetary need was to spend most of the money within a year, which was not possible with large military deals.
The scenario was completely reverse in the IAF and Navy because of which they were able to go ahead with many major deals.

Concerned with the lumbering pace in the modernisation of the Army vis-a-vis China, the Centre and the Planning Commission decided to follow the same practice for the Army as in the IAF and Navy from the 2011-2012 fiscal to allow the Army to go ahead with big-ticket purchases.

i think F-INSAS is getting shape.......

 

[angeldemon_007]

I have never seen such kind of video. Although I am aware South Indian movies have such kinds of stunts but not of this kind

But big-ticket military deals being a long-drawn affair, Army had little resources available for meeting the contractual obligations for a period of time. The budgetary need was to spend most of the money within a year, which was not possible with large military deals.
The scenario was completely reverse in the IAF and Navy because of which they were able to go ahead with many major deals.

Its crap. First they test all the artillery and then in the end after wasting 2 years they they blacklist some of the firms and then cancel the deAL.

Its nobody's fault except Indian Army and MOD. This is the case with every important deals including light weight chopper deals. Now they are again starting the trials for Bofors kind of artillery but god knows why, we already tested these artillery a couple of times.

Also there are many light weight bulletproof jackets manufacturer in India, why we never look towards them. We need to improve our domestic defense industries and this is a place were we can trust them.

We would waste a year and a half for testing these expensive jackets while we need to concentrate more on other important deals like light weight helicopter, all kind of artilleries that are required, heavy attack helicopter and heavy weight carrier helicopter deals etc.

 

[Veeru]

1.) What happen to bulletproof jacket and helmets under F-INSAS program.

2.) Why army always wanna import??

3.) One of my friend have inquired about bulletproof jacket and helmets from Ministry of Defenbce using the Right to Information Act and ministry have replied that they don't have any standards in place for that.

So how they gonna evaluate it??????????

4.) General VK Singh is one of the best army chief we have got he have vision and doing redical changes in the system.

 

[Veeru]

I have never seen such kind of video. Although I am aware South Indian movies have such kinds of stunts but not of this kind


Its crap. First they test all the artillery and then in the end after wasting 2 years they they blacklist some of the firms and then cancel the deAL.

Its nobody's fault except Indian Army and MOD. This is the case with every important deals including light weight chopper deals. Now they are again starting the trials for Bofors kind of artillery but god knows why, we already tested these artillery a couple of times.

Also there are many light weight bulletproof jackets manufacturer in India, why we never look towards them. We need to improve our domestic defense industries and this is a place were we can trust them.

We would waste a year and a half for testing these expensive jackets while we need to concentrate more on other important deals like light weight helicopter, all kind of artilleries that are required, heavy attack helicopter and heavy weight carrier helicopter deals etc.

No army is not at fault for artillery just 2 days ago Army Chief General VK Singh have told on NDTV that "Wo kahte hain ki hamari sarkar ja chuki hai iske wajah se, no matter how good are the bofors guns we can't buy them. "

 

[angeldemon_007]

No army is not at fault for artillery just 2 days ago Army Chief General VK Singh have told on NDTV that "Wo kahte hain ki hamari sarkar ja chuki hai iske wajah se, no matter how good are the bofors guns we can't buy them. "

Look, its true Govt. is more responsible for this. But army could raise a voice to MOD (and i am not talking about a press conference). They should go in the Parliament, let everyone aware of what is happening.

They have to raise the voice again and again. Just telling the govt. once and publishing some interviews is not enough. If they have a need, they should raise their concern until their demand is met.

 

[CowardAutobot465]

Dude, I think our Army is playing a major role in increasing the trade deficit by importing even their innerwares. Come on....

 

[Haseebullah]

Arent these bullet resistant vests....proof is highly doubtful

 

[angeldemon_007]

Arent these bullet resistan vests....proof is highly doubtful

Sorry, i couldn't understand what you were saying, please elaborate .

 

[MehrotraPrince]

Arent these bullet resistan vests....proof is highly doubtful

Correct. Still no Bullet-proof jackets or bullet-proof vests exist on this planet.

These are bullet resistent vests, which are build to resist specific bullet, projectiles or helps to absorb the impact from firearm-fired projectiles and shrapnel from explosions. They can not resist every types of projectiles and specifically highly advanced anti-armour projectiles or high velocity projectiles fired from very closed range.

IMO Interceptor body armor, Modular Tactical Vest and the Improved Outer Tactical Vest used by US marines and army is presently one of the best body armor.

 

[deep.ocean]

Again Import What is next "Importing Soldiers"

 

[deep.ocean]

Can anyone please add pictures or information about Bullet Proof Vest made by India..

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Hope these trials are not "rigged" and the brave soldiers get some quality gear!!!

 

[Veeru]

Can anyone please add pictures or information about Bullet Proof Vest made by India..

There are many companies that manufacturers Bullet Proof Vest

Company Name :
Indian Armour
Company Address :
22, Feet Road, Village- Dudhola, P O -Bhagola
City/State or Province :
Palwal - Na/Haryana
Country/Region:
India

Company Name :
Laggar Industries Limited
Company Address :
Sobti Nagar, V.P.O. Nurpur, Pathankot Road, N.H-1,
City/State or Province :
Jalandhar/Punjab
Country/Region:
India

Company Name :
Security Defence System
Company Address :
SCO 63, Sector 46-C,
City/State or Province :
Chandigarh/Punjab
Country/Region:
India

Modular Bullet Proof Jackets

Tactical Bullet Proof Jackets

 

[deep.ocean]

There are many companies that manufacturers Bullet Proof Vest

Company Name :
Indian Armour
Company Address :
22, Feet Road, Village- Dudhola, P O -Bhagola
City/State or Province :
Palwal - Na/Haryana
Country/Region:
India

Company Name :
Laggar Industries Limited
Company Address :
Sobti Nagar, V.P.O. Nurpur, Pathankot Road, N.H-1,
City/State or Province :
Jalandhar/Punjab
Country/Region:
India

Company Name :
Security Defence System
Company Address :
SCO 63, Sector 46-C,
City/State or Province :
Chandigarh/Punjab
Country/Region:
India

Modular Bullet Proof Jackets

Tactical Bullet Proof Jackets

Thanks for posting the pics.. These all are looking great and can serve IA's demand so why the hell they are again going for the Import??

 

[The King in the North]

Hope they go for this one
Dragon skin bulletproof vest
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