DRDO conducts maiden live jump of advanced high-altitude parachute in Ladakh
The Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first live jump of an advanced high-altitude parachute (AHAP) in Ladakh. The system is designed for mass paratrooper drops in extreme terrains up to 18,000 feet.
Why it matters
This development enhances the tactical capabilities of the Indian military in high-altitude border regions, supporting the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative for indigenous defense technology.
NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted the maiden live jump of the advanced high-altitude parachute (AHAP) at one of the highest-altitude drop zones, Nyoma (Mudh DZ). AHAP is a static line parachute system meant for mass drop of paratroopers.The jump was executed at 16,000 feet above mean sea level, the parachute was deployed at 15500 feet and landing was undertaken at Nyoma (Mudh DZ), which is at 13,700 feet. Nyoma (Mudh DZ) is a high-altitude military drop zone and newly upgraded air force station located in the Leh/Changthang district of Ladakh.
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