Protection for heads of state, senior officials and VIP speakers — indistinguishable in appearance from a standard speaking lectern. Certified BR glass front panel provides ballistic protection without compromising the speaker's public presence.
SMI bulletproof podiums are designed to protect a speaker at full public exposure — no body armour required, no visible security posture. The front panel is constructed from 12.7 mm Glass-Clad Polycarbonate (GPC) certified to CEN EN 1063, providing ballistic protection against pistol and rifle calibres while maintaining over 70% optical clarity.
The outer casing is finished in premium wood veneer, acrylic or custom lacquer — visually identical to standard conference or state-occasion podiums. Internal cable management accommodates microphone, lighting and teleprompter connections. The structural frame is reinforced steel, anchored for stability on stage platforms.
Portable models mount on lockable caster wheels for rapid repositioning between venues. Custom dimensions and finishes match existing stage furniture to maintain a consistent visual environment at high-profile events.
| Glazing Standard | CEN EN 1063 — B4 / B5 (customisable) |
| Front Panel Construction | 12.7 mm Glass-Clad Polycarbonate (GPC) |
| Light Transmission | > 70% (optically clear) |
| Frame | Reinforced Steel Structural Skeleton |
| Outer Finish | Wood Veneer · Acrylic · Custom Lacquer |
| Standard Dimensions | 450 mm W × 300 mm D × 1200 mm H (customisable) |
| Mobility | Fixed Floor or Lockable Caster Wheels (optional) |
| Cable Management | Integrated conduits for mic, lighting & teleprompter |
| Lead Time | 4–6 Weeks (standard) · Rush available |
| Certification | TBRL / DRDO Tested & Certified |
The outer finish — wood veneer, high-gloss acrylic or custom lacquer — is visually identical to a standard state-occasion lectern. Security is invisible to the audience and broadcast cameras, preserving the speaker's natural public presence.
12.7 mm GPC front panel certified to CEN EN 1063 (B4/B5). Independently tested by TBRL/DRDO for Indian government procurement. Stops 9 mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum and 5.56×45 mm at B5 level, with no spall or penetration.
Optional lockable caster wheel base allows rapid deployment and repositioning between venues. Folds flat for transport in a dedicated case. Can be set up by a two-person security detail in under ten minutes, without tools.
Presidential and ministerial addresses, budget speeches, press conferences and public briefings where the principal speaks from an exposed position in front of cameras and crowds.
UN and bilateral summits, embassy events, international conference keynotes and state banquets. Portable models ship in diplomatic cargo and are set up discreetly by advance security teams.
Executive addresses where the principal faces elevated personal risk — annual general meetings, major product launches and high-security corporate events requiring protection without visible security posture.
