MKU to invest 100 crore for its new NVD product line

In an instance of Indian private firms working to meet specific expanding needs within the armed forces, MKU, an India manufacturer and supplier of ballistic protection and surveillance equipment for armed forces, paramilitary forces and police worldwide is set to launch its latest and indigenously developed advanced range of Night Vision Devices (NVDs), with a total investment over $20-million in the 1st phase. These highly sophisticated devices based on the ‘Image Intensifier Technology’ will be manufactured at MKU’s own manufacturing facility which will be setup in a 10,000 square feet area in Uttar Pradesh. For this MKU has entered into a technology transfer agreement with an international company to manufacture the night vision devices. The NVD range will include three night vision devices i.e. Monocular, Binoculars (Single Tube), and Binoculars (Twin Tube, for 3D vision at night).

Neeraj Gupta, MD, MKU Pvt. Ltd says, “In modern combat scenarios and during special operations, troops need to be effectively equipped during night. Developed with the latest ‘Image Intensifier Technology’, these NVDs provide superior night vision with a longer endurance of 40 hours, hence equipping them with the tactical advantage with respect to position, information and maneuvers at night or during periods of reduced visibility. Our highly reliable helmets and armours used by the soldiers have given us the perfect platform and we are committed to establish a synergy with our existing consumers for personal protection with our NVDs. Our goal is to make MKU as a one stop shop for force multiplier solutions and we will keep coming up with such innovative products in the future to provide a winning edge to the troops.”

In addition to above MKU will also manufacture Night Sights which can be attached to carbines, assault rifles, sniper rifles, and machine guns to provide accurate aimed fire capability in dark star light conditions to soldiers. This will enhance the capability of security forces in a regular war as well as anti terrorist operations as it enables night fighters to see, maneuver and shoot at night or during period of reduced visibility. The company recently announced the successful delivery of 59,000 light weight bullet proof jackets to the Ministry of Home for its paramilitary forces. MKU was awarded this contract by the CRPF for all paramilitary forces under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), a contract worth more than $20-million. The contract was awarded to MKU in April 2010.