India's indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) was successfully tested by Indian Air Force test jumpers in a combat freefall from an altitude of 32,000 feet.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in India's journey toward self-reliance in defense technology.
The MCPS is the only parachute system used by the Indian armed forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet.
The system is compatible with NavIC, India's satellite navigation system, providing operational autonomy.
The MCPS was jointly developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) in Agra and the Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL) in Bengaluru, both part of DRDO.