iaf: IAF's C-17 aircraft successfully airdrops heavy platform
The Indian Air Force (IAF) accomplished a significant milestone by airdropping an indigenously developed heavy platform from a C-17 transport aircraft in Agra. This marks the first successful airdrop of a platform measuring 24 feet by eight feet, capable of carrying a load of up to 16 tonnes. Conducted in collaboration with the Indian Army and Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), the trials were executed in three stages, ensuring inspection, loading checks, and successful airdrop over a designated zone.
Source: indiatimes.com