INSTAVEST is a cutting edge ballistic vest from MKU. Its unique “One-snap” fastest d-offing mechanism makes it stand out as a serious contender for the IOTV vests, currently in use by the advanced armies of the world. Instavest is claimed to have an average d-offing time of less than a second and a matching and equally short re-assembly time, which makes it the chociest body armor for the military personnel who in war theatre often get trapped in hazardous and life threatning situations, where saving owns life becomes a priority. Instavest comes off the wearers body with a single pull to a hidden lanyard which disengages the vest in two halves, from the shoulder, falling far apart from the body and the attached pouches backpack, hydration packs and a host of other regular and additional equipment that a soldier carries require no additional effort to be taken off before d-offing the jacket. Instavest is completely modular and sports MOLLE system for attachment of pouches for ammunition, canteens, additional packs required during field operations. Ambidextrously d-off-able Instavest has an equally challanging re-assembly time which make it ideal for battle sensitive zones where a split second can take or spare a life , time being of essence it surely makes INSTAVEST stand out between its contemporaries available for the armed forces.

“The jacket has been anthropometrically designed to provide unobtrusive movement in different positions common for a soldier to take a stance in, during and in combat situations,” Mr Manish Khandelwal, Segment Leader, Personal Protection, MKU stated, “The Instant jettison system is completely fail safe and the vest can be worn or taken off using any of the two methods that is regular d-offing from above the head or using the Quick release mechanism. The vest has been designed to keep compatibility with NBC gear and host of other equipment and devices. Moreover, to negate the risk of secondary fragments the Quick release mechanism has absolutely no metallic parts, which is not the case with other IOTV’s on offer in the market. The hidden release lanyard also allows medical personnel easier access to the casualty, which was one concern that was not addressed with the old Interceptor armor.Well to have the real hands on experience why don’t you join us at the “SPLIT SECOND EDGE” launch at Abu Dhabi on 22nd” he concluded.

The tested version of the vest is ready to be launched amidst much fanfare and anticipation during IDEX 2009 (22nd-26th feb 2009) at Abu Dhabi. “Split Second edge” show, for the launch, is due to be held on venue during one of the show days, sources state as 22nd being the designated date for the launch. Top ranking decision makers and technology procurement heads of few armies looking for IOTV replacement have shown growing interest in the INSTAVEST through out its development time, few have actively participated in having tests conducted in simulated war theatre environments to check the effectiveness of INSTAVEST system. MKU;s spokesperson Col. JS Duggal stated “ Though we are late entrants in the market of IOTV’s but having come out with the final thoroughly tested product and one which is uniquely adaptable to many a existing designs of the vests, under use by various armies, all the same at the end of the day we are happy to have evolved a far superior product which is simple, modular, repairable and replaceable…. We certainly see INSTAVEST as the next Gen Body Armor maintaining the pedigree of IOTV range of vests.”



About MKU
"PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US" – is the motto of the MKU Private Limited, which is one of the most reputed and largest manufacturer of various kinds of critical protection equipment and other products required by the Army, Police and other Special Forces in India and abroad. In a span of just two decades, it has not only earned a distinction of becoming one of the leading defence solutions providers for the Indian Army, but has traversed into new markets abroad. It now has a direct customer base in more than 50 countries. MKU plans to harness 10% the global ballistic market in a short span of time.