NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ from the Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft off the coast of Goa between February 21 and March 1.
According to an official release, the indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container is capable of delivering a payload of up to 150 kg. The system will significantly enhance naval operational logistics by enabling quick delivery of critical stores, equipment and medical supplies to naval vessels operating far from the coast or in distress at sea.
The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam, served as the nodal laboratory for the project, while the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, developed the parachute system.
The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification in Bengaluru provided flight clearance and certification, while the Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, supported the trials with instrumentation.
Officials said the ADC-150 system for the P8I aircraft was developed and qualified within a short timeframe to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Navy.
With all developmental flight trials completed successfully, the system is expected to be inducted into the Indian Navy in the near future.
