India’s Indigenous Military Combat Parachute System Successfully Tested At 32,000 Feet

In a significant boost to India’s airborne capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated its indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) during a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet.

The test jump, carried out by the Indian Air Force’s test jumpers, marks a new milestone in India’s drive for self-reliance in advanced defence systems.

The MCPS is now the only operational parachute system in service with the Indian Armed Forces capable of being deployed above 25,000 feet, a feat that underscores its advanced engineering and reliability under extreme conditions.

Developed jointly by Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, and Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru, the MCPS incorporates multiple enhanced tactical features.

These include a lower descent rate, improved steering control, and seamless integration with Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), ensuring accuracy in navigation without relying on foreign systems.

The indigenous design also makes it resistant to external interference or service denial by adversarial nations.

The system’s successful trials pave the way for its induction across the services, ensuring shorter maintenance turnaround times and reduced dependency on imported equipment — crucial during wartime operations.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces, and industry partners for the achievement, calling it “a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defence capability.”

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