After many decades, the Indian Army's infantry divisions are expected to get lighter and better helmets that will do away with those bulky ones.
According to reports, the Kanpur-based MKU Industries, has been asked to manufacture and deliver 1.58 lakh helmets in a deal worth around Rs170-180 crore. The production of the new helmets will begin soon. MKU Industries is a world leader in the manufacture of body armour (bulletproof jackets and helmets) which it exports to armed forces around the world.
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This is the first large scale order of helmets by the Indian Army in more than two decades and the company will deliver the new helmets in three years.
Reports suggest that the new helmets can bear the impact of 9 mm ammunition fired from a short range and are also designed to be comfortable. Moreover, communication devices can be integrated into the helmets.