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Indian Manufacturer of Ballistic Armor Plates

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Trusted Ballistic Steel Supplier for defence, Vehicles & Tactical Infrastructure

Looking for reliable ballistic armor plate suppliers in India? Whether your requirement is for MIL-DTL-46100, STANAG 4569, or EN 1522-certified steel, Hindustan Steel Corporation supplies fully-tested ballistic protection plates under the brand name HIND ARMOR™ — designed to stop bullets, resist blast pressure, and safeguard lives.

We serve military contractors, defence OEMs, law enforcement, and civil infrastructure clients in India and globally.

Why Choose Indian-Made Ballistic Plates?

Feature Imported Plates (USA/EU) Indian-Made HIND ARMOR™ Plates
Compliance MIL-DTL / EN / STANAG MIL-DTL / EN / STANAG
Armor Levels NIJ Level III, IV / STANAG L1–L4 Same
Supply Lead Time (India) 30–60 Days 3–7 Days
Custom Cut-to-Size Limited In-House, Any Size/Shape
Ballistic Testing Availability USA/EU Labs NABL + DRDO Lab Tie-up
Export Ready Yes Yes – 100% Tested & Certified
Price (Per Kg) ₹180–₹250+ ₹110–₹160 (Project Basis)

HIND ARMOR™ Grades We Manufacture

  • HIND ARMOR 500 / HSC 500T – Comparable to Armox 500T
  • MIL-DTL-46100 Grade Plates – High Hardness Armor for Level III/IV protection
  • MIL-DTL-12560 Plates – Rolled Homogeneous Armor for military vehicles
  • STANAG 4569 Level 1 to 4 Plates – Blast and ballistic protection
  • EN 1522 FB4 to FB7 Plates – Civilian ballistic doors, ATMs, banks
  • Custom Plates – High-Hardness with multi-impact resistance

Applications of Our Ballistic Armor Steel Plates

  • Military & Tactical Vehicles (MRAP, APC, Bulletproof SUVs)
  • Infrastructure Armor (Embassies, Bunkers, Banks, Government Buildings)
  • Security Doors, Vaults, Panic Rooms, ATMs
  • Plate Inserts for Ballistic Shields and Panels
  • Naval & Border Patrol Vehicle Armorization

Our Manufacturing Capabilities

  • Q&T Armor Steel Plates: 3mm to 80mm thick
  • Custom Cutting, Bending, CNC Profile Shaping
  • Full Ballistic & Hardness Testing (with certificate)
  • Export Packing + Certification (COMPLIANCE + MTC)

Global Export Reach

We export ballistic plates to:

  • UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar
  • Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia
  • USA, Europe (EN 1522 & STANAG Standards)
  • Africa – Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa

All plates are supplied with export documentation, compliance reports, and tested samples on demand.

Certifications & Testing

  1. NABL Certified Labs for Ballistic Testing
  2. DRDO Field Lab Tie-ups (Project Specific)
  3. ISO 9001 + OEM Approvals
  4. MTC (Mill Test Certificates), Charpy & Impact Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. We cut and shape ballistic plates as per your exact template.

We manufacture plates as per NIJ Level III/IV specs and can test at DRDO-tied labs on request.

Minimum 1 pallet. We support small batches for prototyping and bulk orders for armored fleets.

Yes. We supply Indian alternatives with matching ballistic resistance and hardness (up to 550 BHN).

Need Project Pricing or Testing Sample?

We support projects with:

  • Fast dispatch from India
  • Guaranteed hardness & testing
  • Full export compliance
  • Custom shapes / vehicle-ready kits

Call Now

+91-22-66159018
+91-9820944724

Email

sales@hindustansteel.com hindustansteel1@gmail.com

Visit Us

390/392, Ground Floor, Shankar Mansion, S.V.P. Road, Mumbai – 400004, India

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