The Indian Army successfully airdropped an indigenous Airborne Field Artillery Tractor (FAT) during operational validation by the Shatrujeet Brigade, marking a milestone in rapid deployment and self-reliance under Aatmanirbhar Bharat on 22 August 2025, according to posts shared by officers associated with 9 Para Field and corroborated by defense reporting on 27 August 2025. Conducted as part of airborne insertion drills that the brigade routinely undertakes to validate rapid response in high-altitude and contested zones, the trial underscored the vehicle’s role in towing heavy artillery for swift force projection. The demonstration aligns with broader modernization, including validations of indigenous heavy-drop platforms and artillery programs advancing mobility and indigenization.