DRDO successfully tests combat parachute at 22,000 feet in Ladakh

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed a combat parachute test at an altitude of 22,000 feet in Ladakh's Leh district. The trial was conducted at a designated dropzone in one of the world's highest altitude zones, where temperatures dropped to minus 15 degrees Celsius.

The test demonstrates India's capability to conduct military operations and training at extreme high-altitude environments. Such trials are critical for validating equipment and procedures for personnel operating in challenging terrain.