India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against the highest threat level, threat level 6, according to an official statement. 

Kanpur-based Defence Materials and Store Research and Development (DMSRDE) developed the lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against 7.62 x 54 R API (Level 6 of BIS 17051) ammunition. 

Key Features

1.  It is made of monolithic ceramic plate and polymer backing which enhances the wearability and comfort during an operation. 

2. The front Hard Armour Panel (HAP) of this jacket can withstand multiple hits or up to six shots of 7.62 x 54 R API (Sniper rounds) in both ICW (In-conjuction with) as well as the standalone design. 

3. The areal density of ICW hard armour panel (HAP) and standalone HAP is less than 40 kg/m2 and 43 kg/m2 respectively.