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Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS): DRDO Trial in Ladakh

29 August 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYMilitary CombatParachute System(MCPS): DRDO Trialin Ladakh29 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A home-built parachute for soldiers was put through a high-altitude, cold-weather trial in Ladakh, with successful results.

Key facts

  • System: Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), tested by DRDO.
  • Test site: Ladakh.
  • Conditions: jumps from 22,000 feet at around −15°C.
  • Developer: ADRDE; life-support systems: DEBEL.
FeatureDetail
Operations supportedHALO and HAHO
SteeringImproved
NavigationNavIC compatible
Altitude tested22,000 feet
TemperatureAbout −15°C

Exam angle

  • Developer lab: ADRDE; life-support: DEBEL.
  • HALO and HAHO are the jump modes the system supports.
  • NavIC compatibility shows the use of India’s own navigation system.

Test yourself

1. Which DRDO laboratory developed the Military Combat Parachute System?

ADRDE developed MCPS; DEBEL provided life-support systems.

2. From what altitude did the MCPS test jumps take place in Ladakh?

Jumps were made from 22,000 feet.

3. Which Indian navigation system is the MCPS compatible with?

The system incorporates NavIC compatibility.

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