A military combat parachute system, developed in-house by the DRDO, has been “successfully” tested at an altitude of 32,000 ft, paving the way for the introduction of homegrown parachute systems, officials announced on Wednesday (October 15, 2025).
The MCPS was created by DRDO labs- Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment in Agra and Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory in Bengaluru.
Successful Test
It has “successfully completed a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 ft”, the Ministry stated.
The jump was carried out by test jumpers from the Indian Air Force, demonstrating the effectiveness, reliability, and advanced design of this indigenous system.
The Ministry announced that it includes a bunch of improved tactical features, like a reduced descent rate and better steering abilities, which allow paratroopers to exit planes safely, open parachutes at set heights, navigate precisely, and land in specific areas.
The system is compatible with Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), which also “gives us the freedom to use it against any enemy we choose, and it’s not vulnerable to interference or denial of service from outside parties or countries”, they mentioned.
NavIC is a homegrown satellite navigation system.
The success of this system (MCPS) has paved the way for the introduction of Indigenous parachute systems.
This will maximize the parachute system’s utility throughout its lifespan because it has the shortest turnaround time for regular maintenance and repairs compared to imported gear.
It will also lessen reliance on other countries for its upkeep during conflicts and wars.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the armed forces, and the industry for the successful demonstration.
He called it a “significant milestone” for India’s homegrown defence capabilities.
This milestone makes the military combat parachute system (MCPS) the sole parachute system currently in use by the Indian armed forces that can be deployed above 25,000 ft, according to the Defence Ministry.
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