Ordnance Equipment Factory Hazratpur (OEF Hazratpur), a manufacturer of defence equipment, has exported its first batch of 10 brake parachutes for the Malaysian Air Force’s Sukhoi-30 aircraft. The export shipment was dispatched on June 11, 2025, and was secured through a local channel partner. OEF Hazratpur also continues to manufacture brake parachutes for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fleet.
The production of these parachutes follows the transfer of technology from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to OEF Hazratpur in February 2025. The technology transfer took place during Aero India 2025.
The brake parachute is a safety system designed to decelerate the Su-30 aircraft during landing and reduce the risk of runway overruns. It is deployed at speeds between 180 and 300 kilometres per hour, using an auxiliary parachute to extract the main chute, which inflates to generate aerodynamic drag. Constructed from Nylon 66 and covering an area of 50 square metres, the system also supports aircraft deceleration during aborted take-offs by shortening the landing run.
In addition to the brake parachutes, OEF Hazratpur introduced a Multi-Spectral Camouflage Net at Aero India 2025 as part of its expansion into advanced technical textiles for defence applications. The company is also exploring developments in drone-related products.
OEF Hazratpur manufactures defence equipment and produces various textile-based solutions for the armed forces. The company is expanding its product range following recent technology transfers.