| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Successful test of the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) |
| Altitude of Test | 32,000 feet |
| Agency Conducting Test | Indian Air Force paratroopers |
| Developing Agencies | Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra |
| Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru | |
| Key Features | Lower rate of descent, superior steering, NavIC compatibility |
| Significance | Highest deployment altitude for an indigenous combat parachute system |
| Compatibility | Supports High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) & High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) operations |
| Strategic Advantage | NavIC compatibility ensures resistance to GPS denial |
| Static Takeaways | Record altitude, joint development, aligns with self-reliance goals |
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