New Delhi: Global defence major BAE Systems
has tied up with an Indian security gadgets company to supply
59,000 bullet-proof jackets to security forces as part of a
government contract that is expected to cost Rs 160 crore.
Besides the jackets, Anjani Technoplast Limited would
manufacture vehicle armour using Tensylon, a lightweight ultra
high molecular weight polyethylene material developed by BAE
systems.
The Indian firm is bidding for supply of 59,000
bullet-proof jackets that the Union Home Ministry is
procuring. Earlier, the Government had ordered a "re-trial" of
the jackets in January this year following complaints from
bidders on the authenticity of laboratory tests for them.
The bullet-proof jackets will be provided to personnel of
para-military forces like CRPF, CISF, ITBP, BSF, SSB and the
NSG.
"It (Tensylon) is a proven and cost-effective technology,
and our independent tests have confirmed superior performance
of the ballistic tape. We will submit bid for the USD 35
million contract for supplying bullet-proof jackets to Indian
para-military forces," Managing Director Anjani Technoplast R
K Gupta said.
The representatives of both the firms will display their
security paraphernalia during the Defence Expo to be held in
the national capital from February 15.
PTI
