India Successfully Tests Airdrop of Heavy Defence Platform

NEW DELHI – India has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards defence self-reliance, following the successful airdrop of a domestically developed heavy platform.

The platform, designed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), boasts a substantial 45,000-pound carrying capacity and was airdropped during trials from an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft.

This success underscores India's commitment to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which promotes self-sufficiency in defence technologies. The ability to airdrop these heavy platforms marks a major boost in combat readiness for the IAF's C-17 fleet.

The airdrop trial highlights the collaborative effort and expertise of the IAF, the Indian Army, and the ADRDE. It serves as a powerful showcase of India's growing prowess in indigenous defence innovation.

Implications for Defence Capabilities​

The development and deployment of this heavy platform has several implications for India's defence capabilities:

• Enhanced logistical support: The IAF gains a new strategic advantage in airlifting substantial equipment and supplies to remote or conflict-stricken areas.
• Rapid troop deployment: Airdropping heavy platforms paves the way for faster and more efficient mobilization of troops and resources.
• Strengthened self-reliance: The indigenous development of this critical technology reduces reliance on foreign imports and strengthens India's position as a regional defence leader.

Looking Ahead​

The triumph of this heavy platform airdrop signals India's continued determination to bolster its defence capabilities with homegrown solutions.

Experts expect it to pave the way for further innovation in military transport and logistics, solidifying India's dedication to self-reliance in the defence sector.

 

[Mango_Indian]

Lets see - the C17 is imported. The 45,000 pound "payload" will mostly be the BMP-2 (most likely seeing the weight), T-72 or T-90 tank which are all imported.

So, what is indigenous ? The parachutes ?

 

[DEVESH]

Connecting parachutes to drop load is a big achievement?

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Connecting parachutes to drop load is a big achievement?

Dude, creating a system for safely landing 20ton stuff dropped from an aircraft in mid flight is a big achievement

 

[Sandeep]

India needs to practice more on air dropping any types of heavy and advanced weapons, critical equipment, critical supplies, critical technology etc. Air dropping critical supplies is complex as they have a narrow window of opportunity to make sure that it's accurate to prevent any wastage. India is already making the parachutes indigenously and we have now 100% indigenously developed a kit which moves the goods to a prefixed coordinate which makes it even more accurate rather than dropping it to a estimated area which might end up KM away from the intended target.

 

[Jay K Sinhal]

Where will they get more c 17s from?