The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) successful test of the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) from 32,000 feet marks a significant leap in India’s airborne operational capability. The system—now the only one in service capable of being deployed above 25,000 feet—offers multiple tactical and strategic advantages to Indian forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the Industry on the successful demonstration and described it as a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defence capability.

1. Enhanced High-Altitude Operations

The MCPS allows special operations forces to be deployed from extreme altitudes, even above mountainous terrain such as the Ladakh sector or Arunachal Pradesh, where traditional parachute systems ar

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