Marking a major feat in indigenous defence technologies, the Indian Air Force successfully tested an indigenous parachute system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday (15th October). Indian Air Force personnel, Wing Commander Vishal Lakhes, VM(G) and Master Warrant Officers R J Singh and Vivek Tiwari, tested the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) by conducting a free-fall jump from 32,000 feet, making it the only currently operational parachute system capable of deployment above 25,000 feet.

This is a significant improvement over its earlier test trial in March 2025, when it was successfully tested for a free-fall jump from an altitude of 27,000 feet. In both test trials, the MCPS system displayed unparalleled reliability and efficiency.

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