New Delhi: In a major development, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Wednesday.

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.

According to the MoD, the jump was executed by the test jumpers of the Indian Air Force, showcasing the efficiency, reliability, and advanced design of the indigenous system.

“This achievement makes the MCPS the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet,” the MoD said in

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