Indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS)
8 September 2026
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Indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS)
Context
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) for high-altitude combat free-fall operations. In an important milestone, the system successfully completed a combat free-fall jump from 32,000 feet, demonstrating its suitability for specialised military missions.
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DRDO develops indigenous Military Combat Parachute System for high-altitude operations. Successfully tested at 32,000 feet for special forces missions.
Keywords
Military Combat Parachute SystemMCPSDRDOhigh-altitude operationsspecial forcesHALO HAHOAtmanirbhar BharatADRDE Agraairborne deliverycombat free-fall