DRDO’s combat parachute tested at 32,000 feet
Next story · 15 OctDraft rules under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025
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What happened
- DRDO’s Military Combat Parachute System made a combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet; it is the only parachute in Indian service usable above 25,000 feet [PIB].
- It was developed by ADRDE Agra and DEBEL Bengaluru and works with NavIC [PIB].
Background
- NavIC compatibility means it does not depend on foreign navigation signals [PIB].
Why it matters
- High-altitude insertion matters for special forces on the northern borders.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-15): DRDO's Military Combat Parachute System made a combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet; it is the only parachute in Indian service usable above 25,000 feet.
- High-altitude insertion matters for special forces on the northern borders.
Quotable data pointDRDO's Military Combat Parachute System made a combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet.
PIB: DRDO: MCPS test at 32,000 ft, 15 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: NavIC.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Test altitude
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Lab in Agra that developed it
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Navigation system compatible
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: DRDO: MCPS test at 32,000 ft, 15 Oct 2025
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