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GIL receives order worth Rs 5 cr. approx. from Munitions India Limited (MIL) for Parachute System for 84 mm Carl Gustaf in the first week of August 2026

Advanced parachute systems and specialized aerial delivery equipment engineered for absolute precision, safety, and mission success.

Brake Parachute (Hybrid) for LCA (Tejas)
Aerial Delivery

Brake Parachute (Hybrid) for LCA (Tejas)

Light Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is a multi-role Combat Aircraft which uses a brake...

Inflatable Boat Gemini Craft (IBGC)
Tactical Operations

Inflatable Boat Gemini Craft (IBGC)

High-durability tactical inflatable boat designed for maritime patrol, search and rescue (...

NBC Suit Mk-IV
Military Grade

NBC Suit Mk-IV

Nuclear, Biological & Chemical (NBC) Permeable Suit designed to provide complete, vital pr...

P-7 Heavy Drop System for IL-76 Aircraft
Heavy Load

P-7 Heavy Drop System for IL-76 Aircraft

P-7 Heavy Drop System is used for Para drop of military stores (vehicles / ammunition / eq...

Parachute Tactical Assault Main (PTA-M)
Aerial Delivery

Parachute Tactical Assault Main (PTA-M)

PTA-M is a low-altitude personnel back-type parachute used by paratroopers for pre-determi...

Brake Parachute for SU-30 A/C
Tactical Operations

Brake Parachute for SU-30 A/C

The brake parachute is intended to reduce the Aircraft landing run of the aircraft and pro...

Boat Assault Pneumatic Light Weight (BAPLW)
Military Grade

Boat Assault Pneumatic Light Weight (BAPLW)

Specialized lightweight assault inflatable craft designed for tactical river crossings, br...

Jacket Wind Cheater
Heavy Load

Jacket Wind Cheater

Premium wind cheater jacket designed for military personnel serving in extreme, cold, and...

ECAD Supply Dropping Parachute 8.5M
Aerial Delivery

ECAD Supply Dropping Parachute 8.5M

Equipment Cargo Aerial Delivery (ECAD) supply dropping parachute designed for dropping sup...

Parachute Tactical Assault Reserve (PTA-R)
Tactical Operations

Parachute Tactical Assault Reserve (PTA-R)

PTA-R is a personnel chest-type reserve parachute used as a secondary safety system by par...

Parachute Tactical Assault Reserve (PTA-R)
Military Grade

Parachute Tactical Assault Reserve (PTA-R)

PTA-R is a personnel chest-type reserve parachute used as a secondary safety system by par...

Brake Parachute for MiG-29 UPG A/C
Heavy Load

Brake Parachute for MiG-29 UPG A/C

Brake Parachute designed for safe landing and retardation of the MiG-29 UPG fighter jet.

Boat Reconnaissance Pneumatic (3 Men)
Aerial Delivery

Boat Reconnaissance Pneumatic (3 Men)

Compact, highly portable pneumatic reconnaissance boat designed for stealth scouting, mari...

Poncho Glacier
Tactical Operations

Poncho Glacier

Glacier poncho designed to provide complete environmental protection and camouflage in sub...

Heavy Drop System for AN-32 A/C
Military Grade

Heavy Drop System for AN-32 A/C

Heavy Drop System AN-32 is a platform system where auxiliary parachutes open initially to...

Parachute Paratroop Type PTR-M
Heavy Load

Parachute Paratroop Type PTR-M

PTR-M is a personnel back-type paratroop parachute used for pre-determined jumps from a mi...

Parachute Paratroop Type PTR-M
Aerial Delivery

Parachute Paratroop Type PTR-M

PTR-M is a personnel back-type paratroop parachute used for pre-determined jumps from a mi...

Brake Parachute for Mirage-2000 A/C
Tactical Operations

Brake Parachute for Mirage-2000 A/C

The brake parachute is intended to reduce the Aircraft landing run of the aircraft and pro...

Float Assembly for KM Bridge
Military Grade

Float Assembly for KM Bridge

High-durability pneumatic float assemblies engineered to support heavy tactical floating b...

Shirt Plain Weave
Heavy Load

Shirt Plain Weave

Parade shirt constructed with high-durability polyester and viscose dope-dyed blend, engin...

Combat Free Fall Parachute RAM AIR 9 Cell
Aerial Delivery

Combat Free Fall Parachute RAM AIR 9 Cell

RAM Air Parachute is a highly steerable & gliding free fall parachute for clandestine and...

Brake Parachute for Jaguar A/C
Tactical Operations

Brake Parachute for Jaguar A/C

The Brake Parachute is used to reduce the landing run of the aircraft. The parachute is st...

Pilot Parachute BMK-41 for Kiran Aircraft
Military Grade

Pilot Parachute BMK-41 for Kiran Aircraft

Pilot Parachute BMK-41 used for ejecting pilot from Kiran Aircraft during emergency for sa...

Brake Parachute for Hawk (AJT) Aircraft
Heavy Load

Brake Parachute for Hawk (AJT) Aircraft

Brake Parachute for Hawk (AJT) is an effective device used for retarding and shortening th...

Pilot Parachute Seat Mk-10
Aerial Delivery

Pilot Parachute Seat Mk-10

Pilot Parachute Seat MK-10 is used for emergency bailing out from HPT-32 aircraft and as t...

Brake Parachute for MIG-21/23/25 Series A/C
Tactical Operations

Brake Parachute for MIG-21/23/25 Series A/C

The Brake Parachute is used to reduce the landing run of the aircraft and provides additio...

High Altitude Parachute (HAP)
Military Grade

High Altitude Parachute (HAP)

High Altitude Parachute has been designed and developed for use in high altitude dropping...

Parachute Recovery System for PTA-Lakshya MK-II
Heavy Load

Parachute Recovery System for PTA-Lakshya MK-II

This two stage Parachute is used for the safe recovery of Pilot less target Aircraft (PTA)...

Parasail Assembly
Aerial Delivery

Parasail Assembly

Parasailing is an adventurous aero-sport where the sailor is towed mechanically by a movin...

Heavy Drop Parachute P7
Tactical Operations

Heavy Drop Parachute P7

The P-7 Heavy Drop Parachute System is an advanced, fully indigenous military aerial deliv...

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Since 1941

The Hub of Excellence: OPF Kanpur

The Ordnance Parachute Factory (OPF) is the primary manufacturing arm of Gliders India Limited. It is one of the largest and oldest specialized units in the world for aero-textile products.

Scale: Massive production floor for large-scale military orders.

Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (Industrial Hub)

Heritage: Over 8 decades of serving the Indian Armed Forces.

Leadership and Command

CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Shri M C Balasubramaniam

Shri M C Balasubramaniam

Chairman & Managing Director
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DIRECTOR FINANCE
Shri Siba Prasad Patnaik

Shri Siba Prasad Patnaik

Director Finance
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NOMINEE DIRECTOR
Smt. Rolley Mahendra Varma

Smt. Rolley Mahendra Varma

Deputy Director General (DDG) – Indigenization
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