Name

Complete Parachute Solutions

Legal name

Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://cpsworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Parachute Equipment

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Descent & Landing Systems (Capsules, Heat Shields, Parachutes) (IMABACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB)

Keywords

• Military parachute equipment
• Tactical parachute training
• HAHO HALO operations
• Military freefall equipment
• Parachute management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Deland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Parachute Equipment Sales: Sale of military-grade parachute systems including main canopies, reserve canopies, harness/containers, and accessories. Products are designed for military freefall operations with various configurations for different mission types.
2. Military Training Services: Elite tactical training programs including Basic Military Free-Fall Course, Tandem Master Course, Advanced Tactical Courses, HAHO/HALO operations, and custom mission-specific training solutions.
3. SPARKS Software System: Strategic Parachute Accountability and Record Keeping System - comprehensive web-based military parachute management software with various licensing options for DoD networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Complete Parachute Solutions designs, assembles, and sells tactical military parachute equipment — including main canopies, reserve canopies, harness/container systems, and tactical accessories — and delivers military freefall, HAHO/HALO, tandem, and tactical parachute training at dedicated facilities in DeLand, FL and Coolidge, AZ. The company also licenses the SPARKS web-based parachute accountability and record-keeping platform and the CPS GlideLine / CPS JumpCalc mission planning and live navigation applications for U.S. DoD, SOCOM, allied militaries, and search and rescue teams.

Product overview

Complete Parachute Solutions is a specialized tactical outfitter providing military parachute solutions built from a consortium of United Parachute Technologies, Performance Designs, and Sun Path Products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on three core equipment categories: (1) Parachute Containers including Multi-Mission 2, Military Javelin, HAHO/HALO, Tandem Sigma, and Maritime Military Javelin systems; (2) Main and Reserve Canopies across Military Phoenix, Military Silhouette, Tandem Phoenix, CR-360, Cormorant, Tactical Main, Heavy Reserve, Operational Reserve, Tactical Reserve, Vector Reserve, and Water Reserve series; (3) SPARKS software platform for strategic parachute accountability and record keeping. The portfolio is complemented by training services at dedicated facilities in Arizona and Florida, software tools including GlideLine navigation and JumpCalc mission planning, and comprehensive accessory products including AADs, altimeters, helmet lights, and specialized tactical gear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPARKS: Strategic Parachute Accountability & Record Keeping System - A comprehensive web-based military parachute management solution that unifies airdrop procedures, provides equipment tracking, record keeping, and mission/airborne operation management tools.

Products and services

• SPARKS (Strategic Parachute Accountability & Record Keeping System) Web-based military parachute management software that unifies airdrop procedures, equipment tracking, personnel management, and mission planning across U.S. military branches and allied agencies, with DoD network integration and KIOSK support.
• Multi-Mission 2 Harness/Container System (SOV3-MM2) Military harness/container system that converts to five different deployment methods, providing a single platform for Self-Set Drogue, Static Line Drogue, Double Bag Static Line, BOC hand-deploy, and OTS Ripcord operations. Designed for special operations military freefall.
• Military Javelin Harness/Container Versatile military parachute container designed for HAHO/HALO operations, allowing a single operator to carry full combat equipment with integrated protective flap system.
• HAHO/HALO Harness/Container System (SOV3-HH) Special Operations Vector harness/container built for HAHO/HALO operations, supporting up to three deployment applications including DBSL, BOC, and OTS Ripcord.
• Tandem Sigma Harness/Container System (SOV3-TS) Tandem HAHO/HALO harness/container system featuring the patented Disc Release System and Skyhook-RSL — the only tactical tandem system approved for U.S. Special Operations Forces.
• Maritime Military Javelin Harness/Container Maritime variant of the Military Javelin with uncoated DWR-treated 420 denier Para Pack for quick water-shedding; proven to dry in as little as 7.5 hours.
• Military Phoenix (MP) Series Canopy 9-cell tactical heavy-load main canopy supporting working loads up to 490 lb (222 kg) for solo operators carrying full combat equipment, including K9 operations.
• Military Silhouette (MS) Series Canopy High-performance 9-cell tactical main canopy used by Special Forces worldwide for its tight landing capability, consistent openings, exceptional stability, and easy maneuverability.
• Tandem Phoenix (TP) Series Canopy Medium-high aspect ratio 9-cell tactical tandem main canopy for Military Tandem Tethered Bundle (MTTB) operations, available in TP-400 and TP-460 models with increased maximum suspended weight capability.
• CR-360 7-Cell Canopy 7-cell canopy specifically designed for Smoke Jumpers with wide control range for straight-in and braked approaches in mountainous terrain with high obstacles.
• Cormorant (CT) Series Canopy Elite tactical 9-cell elliptical ram-air main canopy designed for maritime environments and airborne water operations for solo jumpers in full combat equipment.
• Tactical Main (TM) Series Canopy Conventional 7-cell tactical main canopy with increased maximum suspended weight and offset capabilities over other military 7-cell ram-air main parachutes.
• Heavy Reserve (HR) Series Canopy Reserve canopy for tandem personnel carrying full combat equipment and Tandem Tethered Bundle operations, supporting R1 and R2 deployments at altitude ranges up to 35,000 ft MSL.
• Operational Reserve (OR) Series Canopy Tactical 9-cell elliptical ram-air reserve canopy for solo jumpers rated AUW 325-450 lb, HAHO/HALO capable to 35,000 ft with flight characteristics matching the MS 9-cell mains.
• Tactical Reserve (TR) Series Canopy 7-cell tactical reserve canopy engineered as an exact performance duplicate of the TM main canopy, with fast opening, docile flight characteristics, and superior landing accuracy.
• Vector Reserve (VR) Canopy 9-cell medium aspect ratio ram-air reserve canopy suited to tandem and TTB roles, with Natick approval for heavy weights and an exceptional safety and performance history.
• Water Reserve (WR) Series Canopy 7-cell ram-air tactical reserve canopy designed for maritime environments with fast-drying treated fabrics to minimize drying time during training evolutions.
• GlideLine Systems (CPS JumpCalc and CPS GlideLine) Parachutist navigation platform providing CPS JumpCalc (mission planning and optimal release-point calculation) and CPS GlideLine (live mission navigation with dynamically updated cross-sectional circles for wind-funnel navigation) for HAHO/HALO operations.
• Basic Military Free-Fall Course 4-week certification course meeting DoD and SOCOM requirements to qualify a Basic Military Free-Fall Parachutist, covering parachute packing, vertical wind tunnel body stabilization, and military freefall operations including combat equipment, oxygen, and night operations.
• Tandem Master Course Training course for select personnel in passenger and tandem tethered bundle operations capable of safely inserting into austere environments with mission-essential equipment and/or personnel.
• Military Parachute Training Facilities (CPS-TTF) Turn-key tactical training delivered at dedicated CPS Tactical Training Facilities in Coolidge, AZ and DeLand, FL, staffed by battle-experienced special forces operators and world-champion skydivers and offering on-location training at customer-specified sites.
• Military CYPRES 2 Automatic Activation Device Next-generation Automatic Activation Device (AAD) with water resistance for 15 minutes at 15 ft depth, maintenance-free power supply, and Training and Operational dual modes.
• Parachute Accessories Range Comprehensive range of parachute accessories including ECHO, ALFA, Military Altitrack, MA-10, and MA-12 altimeters, HEL-STAR 4/5/6 helmet lights, tactical flotation systems, drop zone markers, K9 jump bags, and parachutist drop bags.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1500+ battle-tested combat insertions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GlideLine Systems (from Nanohmics, Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcquired by CPS in March 2016 from Nanohmics, Inc. Provides patented mission planning (CPS JumpCalc) and live mission navigation (CPS GlideLine) applications. Has been jumped over 10,000 times by US Special Forces during training and critical missions.
• United Parachute Technologies, Performance Designs, Sun Path ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding consortium of world-class parachute manufacturing companies that combined to form Complete Parachute Solutions, providing the safest and most tactical parachute equipment solutions.
• MagpulminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing collaboration at SOFIC (Special Operation Forces Industry Conference). Joint booth presence at Magpul booth during the conference in Tampa, Florida to showcase latest equipment and Everest expedition results.
• Dillon AerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership for Everest expedition and record-setting parachute jumps. Collaboration on high-altitude military operations training.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Airborne Systems: One of the largest military parachute manufacturers globally, producing ram-air personnel parachutes, cargo systems, and aerial delivery equipment for U.S. and allied SOF. Directly competes with CPS in military freefall canopies, reserves, and container systems.
• Butler Parachute Systems: U.S. manufacturer of ram-air parachutes for sport, military, and SOF use, including reserve canopies and tandem systems. Overlaps directly with CPS's military freefall and tandem product lines.
• Para-Flite: Producer of ram-air personnel parachutes and related hardware for U.S. military and special operations customers. Direct competitor in tactical military parachute equipment.
• Atair Aerospace: Designs and manufactures ram-air parachutes and guided airdrop systems for military and SOF customers, including precision-guided parachute systems. Comparable product overlap in ram-air tactical canopies and guided delivery.
• FXC Corporation: Manufacturer of parachutes, aerial delivery, and deceleration equipment for U.S. and allied militaries. Direct overlap in tactical parachute systems and military airdrop hardware.
• Sigma Seven Parachutes / GQ Parachutes: Manufacturer of high-performance ram-air canopies serving both sport and military markets. Competes with CPS's Military Silhouette and Phoenix canopy families in tactical ram-air.
• Mills Manufacturing: Produces military personnel and cargo parachute systems for U.S. DoD, including T-11 personnel parachute components. Competes with CPS in military personnel parachute hardware.
• Survival Equipment Services: Provides parachute manufacture, repair, and inspection services for U.S. military and SOF, including reserves and harness/container work. Direct services and equipment overlap with CPS's MRO and hardware offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Safran (Parachute & Aerosystems / Zodiac): Global aerospace and defense prime operating a parachute and aerosol systems business (formerly Zodiac Aerospace), producing personnel and cargo parachutes for multiple militaries. Overlaps with CPS in personnel parachute hardware at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• U.S. Air Force 98th Flying Training Squadron (Military Freefall School): The U.S. military's own basic military freefall and Jumpmaster school — not a competitor for equipment but a peer organization for military freefall training services that CPS's Basic MFF and Tandem Master courses directly substitute or complement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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