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First Defence Export of Ordnance Clothing

First Defence Export of Ordnance Clothing:

The Ordnance Clothing Factory (OCF), Avadi, under the Ministry of Defence, executed India’s first defence export order to the Republic of Suriname.OCF is developing a “Future Soldier System” that includes lightweight, digitally printed, antibacterial camouflage uniforms and ballistic helmets (0.9 kg) to enhance soldier mobility.OCF Avadi manufactures bullet-resistant jackets, ballistic helmets, vests, and bomb suppression blankets.India’s defence exports rose to over Rs 21,000 crore in 2023-24, up from Rs 2,000 crore in 2014 with a target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.