Indian Air Force Achieves Milestone with Successful High-Altitude Parachute Test

The Indian Air Force successfully tested the Military Combat Parachute System, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, marking a significant advancement in high-altitude deployment capabilities.

• On Wednesday, the Indian Air Force conducted a successful combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet using the Military Combat Parachute System.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation developed this parachute system, which is the only operational parachute for the Indian Armed Forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet.
• The Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment in Agra played a crucial role in the development of the indigenously designed Military Combat Parachute System.