Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday announced the successful combat free-fall jump by Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) developed by DRDO. The success of Indigenous combat parachute system tested at 32,000 feet was also praised by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the Industry on the successful demonstration and mentioned it as a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defence capability. According to MoD the jump was executed by the test jumpers of the Indian Air Force.
“This achievement makes the MCPS the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet,” the MoD said in its press release.
Achieving major milestone in critical defence technologies, Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet. The parachute system was deployed at an altitude of 30,000 ft,… pic.twitter.com/VPApxpYO3x
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) October 15, 2025
The MCPS was developed by DRDO laboratories laboratories – Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra and Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory, Bengaluru.
While mentioning its features Ministry of Defence said, “It incorporates several enhanced tactical features, including a lower rate of descent and superior steering capabilities, enabling paratroopers to safely exit aircraft, deploy parachutes at predetermined altitudes, navigate accurately, and land at designated zones.”
It added, “The system has compatibility with Navigation with Indian Constellation, also providing the freedom of use against any adversary of our choice and is not susceptible to interference/denial of service by outside parties/nations.”
The Ministry highlighted that the successful performance of this indigenous system paves the way for wider use of domestically produced parachutes. This development ensures superior life-cycle utility due to a minimal turnaround time for maintenance and repair compared to imported gear and significantly reduces the nation’s reliance on foreign sources for serviceability, especially during conflicts.
(With IANS Inputs)
