India becomes Atmanirbhar in nuke-war protective gear | Bhopal News - Times of India
BHOPAL: India has developed its own standards for protective clothing for nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) warfare —
joining an elite club of just three other nations. It’s been over 33 years from idea to execution. Indian troops realized the need for NBC gear during the Siachen conflict in 1987, after which the defence HQ approached Defence Research Development Establishment (DRDE) Gwalior.
After over three decades of research and accumulation of data, DRDE scientists finalised Indian Standards, say officials, adding that India will not be dependent on US and German standards anymore. Five types of NBC protective systems and equipment for troops have been devised — individual protective equipment, collective protection system, medical protection equipment, detection equipment and decontamination system.
India has developed its own standards for protective clothing for nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) warfare — joining an elite club of just three
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