DRDO and CGCRI launch ₹50 crore project for advanced lightweight bulletproof glass
- DRDO partnered with CSIR-CGCRI for a ₹50 crore project to develop advanced bulletproof glass.
- The four-year project aims to create lightweight glass for armoured vehicles, reducing weight and thickness.
- The technology will protect against AK-47 fire from 100 metres, improving mobility and payload capacity.
- The next stage will test multiple bullet hits, with plans for Indian manufacturing and reduced imports.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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