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With a minimum possible weight of 8.2 kgs and 9.5 kgs for different BIS levels, these modular-design jackets having front and rear armours provide 360-degree protection,\u201d the Ministry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry noted that based on the selection-criteria matrix, some Indian industries were shortlisted for the Transfer of Technology and handholding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre is ready to transfer the technology to three industries, it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe lightweight bulletproof jacket exemplifies the effective ecosystem of successful defence research and development by DRDO, academia, and the industry,\u201d Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&amp;amp;D and Chairman of DRDO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DIA-CoE was formed by modifying the joint advanced technology center of DRDO at IIT Delhi in 2022 to involve industry and academia in defense research and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been actively pursuing various projects on advanced technologies, involving DRDO scientists, academic researchers, and industry partners.      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