Indian soldiers are given the necessary protection, such as bulletproof jackets and helmets, to function in hazardous environments.The security of soldiers assigned to security responsibilities is taken very seriously.
A soldier in the present day needs to be fully protected from the evolving and new threat of battle.
While keeping their religious identity, Sikh troops fighting terrorism have begun donning Bullet Proof Patkas over cotton patkas.
Armoured Regiment tank crew members also don padded communication headgear.
The flying equipment for combat aircraft operations and the soldiers’ protection against hostile gunfire both include tactical helmets. For their own safety, all fighter pilots, combat helicopter pilots, and soldiers stationed in locations where enemy attacks are anticipated or guarding vital installations must don their complete protective gear. The Indian Defense Forces’ fighter and helicopter pilots have always worn helmets over their religious headgear for communication and heads-up display.
