MKU Limited, a Kanpur-based company, recently made headlines when it unveiled the Kavro Doma 360 at Milipol Paris. This ballistic helmet not only redefines protective requirements but also shows off India’s ability to develop innovative military solutions. This unique rifle-rated ballistic helmet not only sets new safety standards but also demonstrates India’s manufacturing prowess and inventiveness on a worldwide scale.
With its uniform protection over all five critical zones of the head against powerful threats like AK-47 MSC, M80 NATO BALL, and M193 rifle bullets, the Kavro Doma 360 is a notable departure from the standard. Given India’s past reliance on imports for essential defense equipment, this historic accomplishment is especially notable. It represents a revolutionary change towards self-reliance in defense manufacturing—a concept embodied in the phrase ‘Atmanirbharta.’
After a protracted five-year period of research and development, the Kavro Doma 360 was created exclusively on Indian soil and is poised to transform defense capabilities worldwide. The helmet holds great significance, as stated by Neeraj Gupta, Managing Director of MKU Limited: “The Kavro Doma 360 is more than a mere helmet; it is MKU’s commitment to contributing to the nation.”
This ground-breaking protective headgear has the potential to significantly alter global safety norms for law enforcement, security workers, and military personnel. What sets the Kavro Doma 360 apart from the competition?
The Kavro Doma 360 is the world’s first helmet designed to provide uniform protection against rifle bullets, M193 rounds, and the AK-47 MSC. It is the pinnacle of rifle protection. Extensive testing with five rounds of ammunition in five different head zones (front, rear, left, right, and crown) without the need for extra protection serves as proof of this.
Innovative Boltless Design: The Kavro Doma 360 is the first anti-rifle helmet with a boltless shell, which removes the possibility of bolts entering the skull during impact. Conventional bolted helmets have weak spots, but MKU’s invention offers 40% better defense against assault weapons like the AK-47 without sacrificing security thanks to rifle-rated bolts.
Minimal Back Face Signature: Against AK-47 rounds, the Kavro Doma 360, a helmet rated for rifles, maintains a Back Face Signature/Trauma of less than 20 mm for the first time in history. This vital parameter quantifies the amount that a protective helmet deforms internally from the impact of high-energy bullets, thereby lowering the likelihood of harm.
Modern Harness System Featuring Dynamic Impact Mechanism: The Kavro Doma 360’s sophisticated harness system, which is precisely designed to provide protection against both straight and rotational/angular impacts, guarantees optimal stability and a snug fit. Its protecting powers are further enhanced by the longitudinal and lateral harness adjustment functionality.
Light feathers Weight: Prioritizing comfort without sacrificing safety, the Kavro Doma 360 starts at a low 1.45 kgs for HCH Small.
Unmatched Compatibility (with MACS): The Kavro Doma 360 is a monument to adaptability and technological integration, seamlessly integrating with cutting-edge head-mounted devices and combat equipment like night vision devices, communication devices, masks, mandibles, torches, and various other head-mounted gears.
To sum up, MKU Limited’s Kavro Doma 360 represents a paradigm change in protective headwear by bringing a degree of ingenuity and refinement that goes beyond accepted norms. This marks not only a scientific achievement but also a step towards India’s self-sufficiency in defense manufacturing—a story of ingenuity and tenacity that resonates around the world.
