DRDO’s High-Altitude Military Parachute Clears Key Trial
What Happened
DRDO successfully tested its indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at the Nyoma-Mudh drop zone in Ladakh, one of the world’s highest-altitude drop zones. The trial involved a jump from 22,000 feet in temperatures as low as-15°C, with the parachute deploying at 20,000 feet and the test jumpers landing safely at 13,700 feet. The system was tested along with indigenous supporting equipment, including a para computer, oxygen system and specialized jumpsuits.
Key Takeaways
The successful trial validates the reliability and tactical use of India’s indigenous combat parachute system in extreme high-altitude conditions, strengthening self-reliance in critical defence and airborne insertion technologies.