DRDO's indigenous Military Combat Parachute System tested in a freefall jump from 32,000 feet
DRDO's indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) successfully completed a combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet by Indian Air Force test jumpers (PIB, 15 October 2025).
Summary
The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, successfully completed a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, executed by Indian Air Force test jumpers, PIB reported on 15 October 2025. This makes MCPS the only parachute system in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces that can be deployed above 25,000 feet. It was developed by DRDO's Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, and Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory, Bengaluru, and offers a lower rate of descent and better steering. Being indigenous, it has a shorter turnaround time for routine maintenance and repair than imported equipment.
Key facts
- System
- Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS)
- Test
- Combat freefall from 32,000 ft by IAF test jumpers
- Distinction
- Only parachute in Indian service deployable above 25,000 ft
- Developers
- ADRDE Agra; DEBEL Bengaluru (DRDO)
- Features
- Lower rate of descent; superior steering
Practice MCQs 2 questions
From what altitude did DRDO's Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) complete a combat freefall jump in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 32,000 feet
PIB: MCPS successfully underwent a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, executed by IAF test jumpers.
Which DRDO laboratories developed the Military Combat Parachute System?
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Correct answer: C — ADRDE Agra and DEBEL Bengaluru
PIB: MCPS was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, and the Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory, Bengaluru.