Sikh jawans will also be able to wear helmets. The Defense Factory of kanpur named it Veer; Can be worn over the strap, many more features.
According to the company, the model of this helmet is: Kavro SCH 111T. It is named 'Veer Helmet'. This helmet is capable of protecting the head from bullets and fragments up to Level IIIA. It also has a Modular Accessory Connector System (MACS).
Comfortable Helmet
The company said that the 'Veer Helmet' has been designed in such a way that Sikh soldiers can comfortably wear it over the cloth (patka) under their turban. The design of the helmet is bolt-free, to prevent secondary fragmentation. It is extremely comfortable. This helmet is shock proof and chemical safe.
The company says that this is the first helmet of its kind for Sikhs recruited in the indian Army. It is dedicated to the valor of Sikh soldiers, as Sikh youths serve in large numbers in the armed forces, central police and paramilitary forces.
According to MKU MD Neeraj Gupta, 'For a Sikh, the turban is his pride. The 'Veer' helmet from our company is meant to protect the lives of the brave Sikh soldiers. This will not hurt their religious sentiments either.
MKU chairman Manoj Gupta said that we saw the need for head protection of our Sikh soldiers. Despite contributing so much to national security, Sikh soldiers do not have helmets that can be worn comfortably to ward off ballistic threats. So we decided to make it.
Working for more than 100 countries MKU Company
MKU is one of the few companies in india that has manufactured optronic and ballistic protection equipment for military, paramilitary, police and special forces of more than 100 countries. He has operations in india and Germany. It has till date provided security to more than 3 million soldiers and 3000+ platforms in 230 forces.
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