New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Navy successfully conducted in-flight trials of the ADC-150 container from a Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft. The teams carried out four release trials off the coast of Goa between February 21 and March 1, 2026.
Engineers tested the container under extreme release conditions during the trials. As a result, they confirmed the system’s reliability for operational deployment. The indigenous system can deliver payloads of up to 150 kilograms.
The container allows aircraft to drop emergency supplies to naval ships operating far from the coastline. Therefore, it can help crews respond quickly to vessels that require medical aid, equipment, or critical stores at sea.
The new capability will strengthen operational logistics for naval deployments. In addition, it will support quick assistance to ships operating in distant waters.
Indigenous ADC-150 container developed through DRDO collaboration
The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory coordinated the project as the nodal laboratory. Meanwhile, the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment designed the parachute system used during the trials.
The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification in Bengaluru cleared the system for flight. In addition, the Defence Research and Development Laboratory supported the trials with specialised instrumentation.
Scientists completed the development of the container system within a short timeframe to meet the operational needs of the Indian Navy. Since the teams completed all developmental flight trials successfully, the navy now expects to induct the system soon.
