♦ Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), along with researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat). The jackets have been developed at the DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT, Delhi. 

♦ ABHED have a minimum possible weight of 8.2 kgs and 9.5 kgs, these modular-design jackets having front & rear armours provide 360-degree protection.

♦ These jackets have been created from polymers and indigenous boron carbide ceramic material.

♦ The DIA-CoE was formed by modifying Joint Advanced Technology Center of DRDO at IIT Delhi in 2022 to involve Industry and Academia for defence R&D.