150 kg by parachute, not by port call.

Payload capacity and cargo handling

The ADC is designed to carry up to 150 kg of essential supplies. The container's rugged construction and secure internal compartment ensure the safe transport of delicate and high-value cargo. It can be used to transport:

• Critical engineering components required for naval and offshore operations.
• Medical and emergency aid kits for rapid response in crisis situations.
• Survival gear and rations for personnel in distress.
• Tactical equipment and mission-critical tools for military and special operations.

Deployment and aerial drop mechanism

The ADC is specifically designed for aerial deployment from a range of aircraft, including maritime patrol aircraft, transport planes, and reconnaissance platforms. The container is equipped with a parachute-assisted descent system, ensuring controlled delivery to the target location.

During deployment, the aerodynamic design of the ADC allows for a stable and predictable drop trajectory, reducing the risk of cargo loss or damage. The parachute system slows the descent, minimising the impact force upon landing.

Durability and environmental resistance

Built for extreme conditions, the ADC is constructed from high-strength, impact-resistant materials to ensure protection against rough handling and environmental hazards. The outer shell is designed to absorb shocks, making it ideal for high-altitude aerial drops.

The container is also corrosion-resistant and waterproof, allowing it to float when deployed over water. This feature ensures that valuable supplies remain dry and intact, even in adverse weather or marine conditions.

Precision drop and recovery system

One of the key advantages of the ADC is its precision drop capability. It is designed to minimise drift and ensure that the cargo reaches its intended recipients accurately — particularly useful for mid-sea replenishment operations, where naval vessels cannot afford to stray from their mission routes. Once deployed, the container can be retrieved using automated or manual recovery techniques aboard ships or offshore installations. The brightly coloured recovery markers ensure it is easily visible in open waters.

Versatile applications across sectors

The ADC is a multi-purpose logistics solution that serves several key industries and operations:

• Maritime Fleet Logistics — enables naval vessels and coast guard ships to receive urgent supplies without returning to port, ensuring continuous operational readiness by providing mid-sea resupply of spare parts and consumables.
• Emergency Response & Disaster Relief — used to air-drop medical supplies, food, and survival gear to disaster-stricken areas where roads and ports are inaccessible; essential for flood relief, earthquake recovery, and humanitarian missions.
• Tactical & Defense Operations — supports special forces and military teams operating in remote areas by delivering ammunition, tactical gear, and rations; usable in covert and high-risk missions where ground-based logistics are impractical.
• Offshore Industrial Support — enables oil rigs, offshore wind farms, and remote drilling platforms to receive emergency spare parts and provisions without costly helicopter deployments, reducing downtime.

Operational advantages

• Enhances Operational Readiness — ensures uninterrupted supply chain support for defence and civil operations.
• Cost-Effective & Efficient — eliminates the need for ships to return to port, reducing fuel consumption and operational delays.
• Supports Emergency Response — allows for rapid deployment of relief and rescue supplies in disaster situations.
• High Durability & Reliability — designed to withstand high-altitude drops, impact forces, and marine conditions.
• Flexible Deployment Options — compatible with multiple aircraft types and adaptable to various mission requirements.

Use case scenarios

Naval support & maintenance. A naval warship on long-range patrol experiences a mechanical failure requiring an urgent spare part. Instead of returning to port, an aircraft drops the ADC carrying the component, allowing the ship to stay mission-ready.

Disaster relief operations. After a cyclone devastates a coastal region, road access is cut off. The ADC is deployed from aircraft to deliver medical kits, food, and water to stranded populations, providing immediate relief.

Tactical resupply for special operations. A forward-deployed military team running low on essential supplies receives an ADC air drop, avoiding risky ground convoys and maintaining mission effectiveness.

Offshore energy sector support. An oil rig in deep-sea waters requires a critical replacement part to prevent operational shutdown. The ADC delivers the part swiftly, reducing costly downtime.

Customisation and support

Neometrix offers customised configurations of the ADC tailored to specific payload, aircraft-interface, and mission requirements, along with installation guidance, operator briefing, and after-sales support for defence, disaster-relief, and offshore customers in India and abroad.