DIA-CoE at IIT Delhi Transfers Bulletproof Jacket Technology to Boost Indian Defence Industry
DIA-CoE at IIT Delhi has signed MoAs for the development of indigenous polymeric ballistic material with multiple industry partners for the limited series production of extreme cold weather and extreme heat protective clothing.
IIT Delhi Bulletproof Jacket Technology
The DRDO Industry Academia-Center of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT Delhi is committed to equipping the defence forces with indigenous, advanced technologies based on home-grown research. Significant resources have been dedicated to building an innovation ecosystem that brings together IIT Delhi, Indian industries, and DRDO laboratories, all focused on addressing the defence technology needs of national security. Under this vision, approximately 50 research projects have been launched across five technology verticals, with close oversight from DRDO, India's leading defence research organization.
Spearheaded by IIT Delhi faculty and coordinated with several DRDO laboratories, DIA-CoE is developing specialized technologies for the 'soldier-in-the-field.' These include the design and indigenization of lightweight, high-performance body armor, advanced aerostat and airship hull materials, smart soldier jackets, terahertz technology for energetic material spectroscopy, extreme heat protection jackets for firefighters, and high-altitude extreme cold weather jackets for soldiers.
Each research initiative is designed with soldier-specific technology demonstrators to ensure higher technology readiness, facilitating the integration of advanced systems into DRDO's future projects, with potential civil applications. In pursuit of excellence, nearly 100 faculty members, 200 research scholars, and staff at IIT Delhi have worked tirelessly to help realize the nation’s vision of becoming self-reliant (Atma Nirbhar) in defence and national security.
The first of the efforts is now evident with the technology transfer and signing of multiple Memorandums of Agreement (MoA) with industry partners for the indigenization of defence technologies. This includes the transfer of technology for the lightweight Bullet Resistant Jacket (ABHED- Advanced Ballistic High Energy Defeat), an MoA with Reliance Industries Ltd, Vadodara, for the development of indigenous polymeric ballistic material, and MoAs for the limited series production of extreme cold weather clothing (-60°C wind chill) and extreme heat protective clothing.
Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat
The ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat) Bullet Resistant Jacket, developed by Prof. Naresh Bhatnagar and his team, is one of the lightest bulletproof jackets of its kind in the world. It meets all the necessary threat criteria, including BIS V & VI standards, capable of stopping multiple shots. With this lightweight design, Indian defence forces will gain enhanced protection against adversarial threats, offering improved mobility and efficiency, especially in border areas.
Q: Is IIT Delhi good for an MBA?
The Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi, also known as DMS IIT Delhi offers a two-year MBA course at undergraduate courses in a full-time mode. IIT Delhi is a decent option to pursue an MBA degree. IIT Delhi ranked 4 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the Management category IN 2024. Talking about DMS IIT Delhi MBA placements 2023, the average package offered was INR 25.82 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 41.13 LPA. A placement percentage of 100% was achieved. Thus, it is a good institute for an MBA.
Q: Is it worth doing MSc from IIT Delhi?
Yes, IIT Delhi is a good institute for MSc aspirants. The institute has got a good overall rank from NIRF in the 2023 rankings. It has been ranked at the third spot among top colleges in the country. Moreover, IIT Delhi also provide placements support. As per its 2023 placement report, the median package offered to PG (2-year) candidates was INR 12.50 LPA. Some of the top companies that participate in its placements drive are Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture, etc.
Q: How long is BTech in IIT Delhi?
The duration of IIT Delhi BTech courses is four years. The full-time degree programme is divided into eight semesters. During the BTech course duration, the students have to do compulsory foundation courses in the areas of basic sciences, humanities, engineering sciences, and social sciences along with the departmental core and elective courses. Moreover, IIT Delhi offers internship opportunities to UG students, the duration of short-term internships is 1.5 to 2 months and is 6 months for long-term internships.
Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi also offer an integrated BTech and MTech programme. The duration of this dual degree course is five years against the standard duration of both the courses - BTech (four years) and MTech (two years).
The centre has also developed several other critical technologies, including High Power Diffractive Optical Elements, Quantum Communication Technologies, Terahertz Technology for spectroscopy and imaging, Brain-Computer Interface technology for cognitive robotics, Exoskeletons, and more.
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