Modern Helmets For Indian Army Jawans

Indian army jawans can avail of modern helmets for the first time. This is the first large scale order of modern helmets by the Indian army in more than two decades. The kanpur based MKU Industries has been contracted to manufacture 1.58 lakh helmets in a deal estimated at Rs 180 crore.

The new helmets will be delivered within three years by MKU Industries. The new helmets are designed to bear the impact of 9mm ammunition fired from a short range.