Air Force Conducts Trials Of System To Para-Drop Vehicles, Heavy Loads

The Indian Air Force recently conducted successful trials of the Heavy Drop System from a cargo aircraft, IAF officials said on Saturday. 

The officials said the Heavy Drop system is designed and developed by a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 

"The trial of the system has been completed in partnership with Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment towards achieving self-reliance in the military sector," IAF officials said. 

Partnering with @DRDO_India towards #AtmanirbharBharat.

The #IAF recently carried out succesful trials of the Heavy Drop System, designed and developed by the Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment.#HarKaamDeshKeNaam#JaiAnusandhan pic.twitter.com/nJSbjrr7S5

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) August 19, 2023

Heavy drop systems are used for para-dropping vehicles or heavy loads during operations along with troops in forward areas. 

The DRDO lab based out of Agra is tasked with developing such systems for the defence forces.

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