 "Parachutes for planes: Why is DRDO's tech transfer deal for Su-30 brake system important?")
In a boost for India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred the technology for the Su-30 Brake Parachute system to Ordnance Equipment Factory (OEF), Hazratpur.
The Transfer of Technology (ToT) was officially handed over at the Aero India 2025 event –happening in Bengaluru, Karnataka– by the Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth to OEF Hazratpur’s General Manager Amit Singh.
We take a look at what the brake parachute system is and why it’s important.
Brake parachute: A key safety system
The Brake Parachute system is a crucial safety mechanism designed to decelerate fighter aircraft during landing, preventing runway overruns.
It ensures safe stopping distances in both routine and emergency conditions, particularly for high-speed aircraft such as the Su-30MKI.
All fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force operating within the country are equipped with indigenously designed and developed Brake Parachutes.
Why is the ToT important?
The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) is an organisation that manages the Indian Ordnance Factories, which produce defence equipment. The OFB is part of the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence.
OEF Hazratpur has been a key player in manufacturing specialised defence parachutes and aerial delivery systems. The factory has collaborated with DRDO on multiple projects and is set to integrate the Su-30 Brake Parachute into its production line.
Transfers of technology, which has been an important contributing factor to the building of capability in India’s defence industrial base, will ease the process extensively.
Amit Singh, General Manager of OEF Hazratpur, expressed appreciation for the trust placed in the factory, “We are honored to receive this ToT from DRDO, reinforcing OEF Hazratpur’s commitment to indigenization, enhancing defence manufacturing capabilities, and contributing to India’s self-reliance in critical aerospace technologies for the Indian Air Force," Singh told Firstpost.
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