India, Nov. 20 -- The Indian Army has secured the intellectual property rights for a new coat combat (digital print) - a three-layered garment that integrates combat functionality with comfort and protection, according to officials.

The 'New Coat Combat' has been designed and developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi, as a consultancy project under the aegis of the Army Design Bureau, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Following the unveiling of the new combat uniform (digital print), the Army introduced the new coat combat (digital print) in January 2025, marking another milestone in its ongoing journey towards modernisation, indigenisation, and enhanced soldier comfort, it said in a statement.

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