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flag India successfully tests indigenous high-altitude parachute system, boosting self-reliance and combat readiness.

flag India's DRDO has successfully tested its indigenous Military Combat Parachute System in a high-altitude combat free-fall jump from 32,000 feet, demonstrating reliability and precision at extreme altitudes. flag The system, developed by Agra and Bengaluru labs, features improved steering, lower descent rates, and compatibility with India’s NavIC satellite system, enhancing operational independence. flag It is now the only such system in Indian Armed Forces service capable of high-altitude deployment above 25,000 feet. flag The test marks a key step toward self-reliance, reducing reliance on imports and improving maintenance efficiency.

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