The Indian Air Force recently conducted successful trials of the Heavy Drop System, from a cargo aircraft, IAF officials said on Saturday.

According to officials, the Heavy Drop system is designed and developed by a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
"The trial of the system has been completed in partnership with Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment towards achieving self-reliance in the military sector," IAF officials said.

Heavy drop systems are used by para-dropping vehicles or heavy loads during operations along with troops in forward areas.

The DRDO lab based out of Agra is tasked to develop such systems for the defence forces. (ANI)