â¹639-cr deal signed for 1.86L bullet proof jackets for Army
The Defence Ministry has signed a â¹639-crore contract with Indian defence manufacturer SMPP to procure over 1.86 lakh bullet proof jackets for Army jawans. The lightest material will be used in the jackets to provide ballistic protection, SMPP chief SC Kansal said. The deal will provide confidence that Indian firms can fulfil requirements of the forces, the ministry said.