BAE Systems and Anjani form new relationship and submit bid for $35 million

BAE Systems and Anjani Technoplast Ltd are joining forces to bring the latest, lightest and most cost-effective survivability products and personnel protection materials to India. As part of the relationship, Anjani would manufacture protective equipment using Tensylon™— a versatile, high performance polyethylene ballistic material exclusively developed by BAE Systems to make survivability products, such as body armour and vehicle armour, even lighter and stronger. Earlier this month, Anjani submitted bullet resistant jacket samples — using Tensylon ballistic material consolidated into vest inserts — to India’s Central Reserve Police Force for its current bid of 59,000 protective jackets. If Anjani is awarded the contract, the bullet resistant jackets will be made using BAE Systems’ Tensylon material at Anjani’s Greater Noida facility in India. “Our partnership with Anjani is another solid example of BAE Systems long term commitment to India,” said Tony Russell, President, Security & Survivability, BAE Systems. “Bringing Tensylon ballistic tape to India is a critical first step forward for our two strong companies,” said Russell. “Together, with Anjani’s established production base in India; and BAE Systems’ global presence and continuous investment in survivability technologies, we are collectively leveraging our strengths, talents and resources to better protect India’s police forces and support India’s first responders”. Initially, the relationship will focus on integrating Tensylon ballistic fibre and tape into various products for Indian defence and security forces. BAE Systems is also evaluating manufacturing other survivability systems and accessories in India, including the Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) System, which improves mission efficiency by allowing for customization in the field without compromising mobility or readiness. Representatives from Anjani and BAE Systems will be on hand to discuss the partnership at DEFEXPO, February 15-18 in Delhi, India.