Air Droppable Container Context: Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Navy successfully conducted trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ADC-150 using a Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft. During the trials, four mid-air release tests were performed under different challenging conditions. The results demonstrated that the container can safely deliver essential supplies from an aircraft to naval ships operating far out at sea. Indigenous Air Droppable Container ADC-150 System The ADC-150, developed by DRDO, is designed to transport payloads weighing up to 150 kg. This system enables aircraft to airdrop important materials directly to naval vessels deployed in distant ocean regions. It can carry a wide range of supplies such as medical items, technical equipment, food, and other emergency materials. This capability will significantly assist naval operations by ensuring that ships stationed in blue-water areas far from the coast can receive timely logistical support. Current Facts Joha rice from Assam was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2017. In India, Geographical Indications are regulated under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
