SMPP Secures ₹300 Crore Indian Army Order for 27,700 Bulletproof Jackets & 11,700 Advanced Helmets.

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SMPP Private Limited, a leading Indian defence equipment manufacturer, has received a ₹300 crore order from the Indian Army under the Emergency Procurement Procedure–5 (EP–5). The contract includes the supply of 27,700 state-of-the-art Bulletproof Jackets (BPJs) and 11,700 Advanced Combat Helmets. This order is part of India’s ongoing efforts to enhance troop protection through indigenous manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.


      - The bulletproof jackets supplied by SMPP are of Level III and IV as per National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards, capable of withstanding 7.62×39 mm and 7.62×51 mm hard-core ammunition.

      - These jackets are modular, lightweight, and equipped with features like dynamic weight distribution, quick-release systems, and breathable waterproof fabrics to increase comfort and survivability in combat zones.

      - The advanced helmets included in the order are designed using proprietary composite materials and offer protection even against AK-47 hard steel core bullets. These Ballistic Helmets meet RIA Level IIIA standards (Research Institute of Armour), and are equipped with mounts for Night Vision Devices (NVDs), integrated communication support, and provide superior coverage and comfort for extended combat missions.

Main Point :-   (i) SMPP’s manufacturing facility in Palwal, Haryana, along with its R&D base in New Delhi, plays a crucial role in India's personal protection ecosystem.

      (ii) Holding over 17 filed and 10 granted patents in armour technology, SMPP dominates over 90% of the Indian market for personal body armour and has supplied protective gear to over 230,000 Indian soldiers since 2018 under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).


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