Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the ‘SAHAYAK-NG’?

Answer & Explanation

Option: Both A & B

Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with Indian Navy carried a successful maiden test trial of ‘SAHAYAK-NG’ India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container from IL 38SD aircraft (Indian Navy) off the coast of Goa. It reduces the requirement of ships to come close to the coast to collect spares and stores. Sahayak-NG has a Satellite-based Reporting Terminal (SBRT), which provides its precise GPS location enabling the ship in distress to pick up critical stores.