Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster-III Transport Aircraft Successfully Drops DRDO-Developed Heavy Airdrop Platform

On Thursday (7 December), the Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved a significant milestone by airdropping a heavy-duty platform from a C-17 transport aircraft over a military zone in Agra.

The IAF's Western Command announced the achievement on social media, stating, "An Indian Air Force C-17 airdropped an ADRDE-developed Type V Platform (24 ft), for the first time. This successful outcome is a result of the efforts of dedicated teams from the IAF, Indian Army, and ADRDE, in showcasing the strength of indigenous innovation."

Officials detailed that the airdropping trials were executed in three distinct stages.

The official confirmed the success of all stages, stating, "The cargo was released as planned and landed safely as desired".