DRDO & MKU agreement on ballistic protection technology
After having designed and developed bullet proof jackets as per GSQR 1438, DRDO has signed a ToT (Transfer of Technology) Agreement with MKU Ltd on 26 October 2017. Speaking on the occasion, MKU Chairman, Neeraj Gupta stated, “Our association with DRDO dates back to 2001, when we signed the first production agreement for body armour. The agreement was for the period 2001-2008 during which we manufactured and supplied BPJs to the Indian Paramilitary and Police forces through TBRL/ DRDO.We signed a TOT for Cool Vest with Defence Lab Jodhpur in 2016. Today we are receiving the TOT for Bullet Proof Jackets developed by DMSRDE/ DRDO. This is another step forward in this long relationship.”