Indian Armed Forces

DRDO’s MCPS: India’s Revolutionary Combat Freefall Parachute System

DRDO’s MCPS: India’s Revolutionary Combat Freefall Parachute System

MCPS, indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump. This jump was from an altitude of 32,000 feet. Test jumpers from the Indian Air Force executed the jump. It showcased the indigenous system's efficiency, reliability, and advanced design. This achievement makes the MCPS unique in the Indian Armed Forces. It is the only parachute system currently in operational use that can be deployed above 25,000 feet. The MCPS was developed by DRDO laboratories. These include the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment in Agra. The Defence Bio-engineering and Electro Medical Laboratory in Bengaluru is also involved. It…
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First All-Women Historic Sailing Expedition of Indian Armed Forces

First All-Women Historic Sailing Expedition of Indian Armed Forces

Ten women officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force will embark on a sailing expedition. This is a first for the Indian Armed Forces. This marks a milestone achievement. They will travel onboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni. The journey will start from the historic Gateway of India in Mumbai on 11 September 2025. The yacht, named after the confluence of three services, reflects the spirit of jointness and synergy between the three Services. The team comprises five Army officers, one Naval officer and four Air Force officers. This is the first time that the Indian Armed…
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India’s Growing Influence in Drone Technology

India’s Growing Influence in Drone Technology

Rise of Drone Warfare in the Region In a dramatic shift, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have moved to the forefront of modern combat in South Asia. After India struck terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, there was a counteroffensive. Hundreds of drones targeted Indian defence and civil assets. Though neutralized, the attacks signaled the dawn of drone warfare in the region—once confined to Europe and the Middle East. Lessons from Global Conflicts The Indian military’s interest in UAVs intensified after the 2019 drone strikes on Saudi Aramco and the 2020 U.S. drone assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. These incidents…
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