In a bid to modernise and upgrade its capabilities, the Indian Army is seeking to acquire jetpack suits and robotic mules through fast-track procedures for emergency procurements under the Buy Indian category.
The Army has floated Request for Proposal (RFP) for 48 jetpacks with modern propulsion system including Turbine engines, Electric and Hybrid systems.
Jet Pack suit is a turbine based individual mobility platform, which can lift a man safely across varied terrain.
The suit must provide controls for safe ascent, safe descent, take off and landing and movement in all directions, the Army said in the RFP document.
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