Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) carries out studies for understanding continuous and quantum effects occurring at macro, micro and nanoscale levels in various non-metallic materials. Some of the notable products of DMSRDE are a bulletproof jacket, blast protection suit, NBC suit, glacier clothing, ballistic helmet, boot anti-mine and other personal protection systems.
DMSRDE has developed competence in following areas of work: Polymers, composite materials, elastomers, speciality paints and coatings, allied materials; fibres and fabrics, coatings;. Characterization and evaluation of polymers, polymeric composites, elastomers and adhesives, fibres and fabrics;, lubricants and greases.