Under an "aggressive" modernisation drive, the army is acquiring latest gadgets so that it can be on par with the armed forces of developed countries.
Ballistic helmets, equipped with infrared night-vision devices and strong torchlights, are currently under trial and can soon become a part of the soldier's dress, Director General of Ordnance Services Lt Gen R S Shahrawat said in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The army is also contemplating equipping soldiers with global positioning system on watches, which will help in identifying soldiers' locations.
The overall uniform and footwear of the troops will also be upgraded, Gen Shahrawat said.
"Some of the equipment planned to be inducted is under trial to check their performance and see whether these meet our requirements," he said.
The government has also cleared acquisition of more bullet-proof jackets and helmets for troops involved in counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast, he added.
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