Context: A Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by the DRDO, has been “successfully” tested at an altitude of 32,000 ft, opening doors for induction of indigenous parachute systems.
Key Features of MCPS
- This achievement makes the MCPS, the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian armed forces, capable of deployment above 25,000 ft.
- It was developed by DRDO laboratories— Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra and Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory, Bengaluru.
- It incorporates several enhanced tactical features, such as:
- A lower rate of descent and superior steering capabilities.
- Enabling paratroopers to safely exit aircraft.
- Deploy parachutes at predetermined altitudes, navigate accurately, and land at designated zones.
- It is compatible with Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), also “providing the freedom of use against any adversary of our choice, and is not susceptible to interference or denial of service by outside parties or nations.
