DefenceThursday, 12 March 2026·The Hindu
DRDO and Indian Navy complete ADC-150 indigenous air-droppable container release trials off Goa
DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous ADC-150 from a P8I aircraft between 21 February and 1 March 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
Between 21 February and 1 March 2026, DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ADC-150 from a P8I aircraft off the coast of Goa.
Key specifics
- The trials were conducted off the coast of Goa.
- Four in-flight release trials were completed.
- The ADC-150 is designed to deliver a 150 kg payload.
- The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam, was the nodal laboratory.
- ADRDE, CEMILAC and DRDL supported parachute, certification and instrumentation work.
Exam lens
Defence technology, ADC-150, Goa, 150 kg payload, P8I aircraft, NSTL Visakhapatnam — TNPSC may ask the nodal lab or the purpose of the container.