OREANDA-NEWS. Scientists of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have developed the following items to improve operational efficiency and safety of soldiers.

·  Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Suit.

·  NBC Gloves.

·  Integrated Field Shelter.

·  NBC Decontamination Suit.

·  Respiratory Mask.

·  Integrated Hood Mask.

·  Flame Retardant Overalls Mk-II.

·  Flame Retardant Gloves.

·  Flame Retardant Auto Inflatable Life Jacket.

·  Flame Retardant Anti G Suit.

·  Flame Retardant Aircrew Survival Jacket.

·  Upgraded NATO Suit.

·  Combat Free Fall Oxygen System.

·  Aircrew Helmet.

·  Arctic Gloves with Active Heating Element.

·  Submarine Escape Set.

These items have been developed and productionised.

DRDO has also undertaken a project to develop combat shoes with improved shock absorbing material.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Konda Vishweshwar Reddy in Lok Sabha today.