SMPP Private Limited, a leading Indian defence equipment manufacturer, has received a ₹300 crore order from the Indian Army under the Emergency Procurement Procedure–5 (EP–5). The contract includes the supply of 27,700 state-of-the-art Bulletproof Jackets (BPJs) and 11,700 Advanced Combat Helmets. This order is part of India’s ongoing efforts to enhance troop protection through indigenous manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.