DRDO Successfully Tests Combat Parachute At 22,000 Feet In -15°C Ladakh Conditions | VIDEO
Leh, August 26, 2026: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully tested its Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) in one of the world’s highest-altitude drop zones in Ladakh’s Leh district. The trial put the system through extreme conditions, with three test jumpers making the jump from 22,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) as the temperature dipped to…
Dr. A. D. R. D. O. (DRDO) successfully tested its combat parachute system (MCPS) at an altitude of 22,000 feet in Ladakh's Leh district on August 26, 2026. The test was conducted in extreme conditions, with temperatures as low as -15°C. Three test jumpers, including Wing Commander Rahul Jha, executed the jump from 22,000 feet AMSL.
The parachute was deployed at 20,000 feet before the jumpers safely landed at an altitude of 13,700 feet. The successful test demonstrates the system's ability to operate in demanding high-altitude conditions, showcasing its efficacy, reliability, and tactical employability. This trial underscores India's commitment to self-reliance in critical defence technologies and provides an important validation of the technology in extreme environments.
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