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3mo ago

DRDO’s Military Combat Parachute System Passes 32,000-Foot IAF Free-Fall Test

MoD says the indigenously built MCPS is the only system in Indian service deployable above 25,000 feet, a milestone toward domestic induction.

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Overview

  • The combat free-fall from 32,000 feet was executed by Indian Air Force test jumpers Wg Cdr Vishal Lakhesh, VM (G), MWO R J Singh and MWO Vivek Tiwari.
  • Developed by DRDO’s ADRDE in Agra and DEBEL in Bengaluru, the system is the sole parachute currently in operational use by Indian forces certified for deployment above 25,000 feet, according to the MoD.
  • Key features cited by officials include a lower descent rate, improved steering control and NavIC-based navigation intended to resist interference or service denial.
  • The demonstration is described as paving the way for induction of indigenous parachutes with quicker maintenance turnaround and reduced dependence on foreign suppliers, a milestone praised by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
  • Reports note a technical discrepancy, with MoD releases highlighting a 32,000‑foot jump while DRDO posts referenced parachute deployment at 30,000 feet.