IAF, Army undertake precise para drop of critical health care unit in high altitude

Chandigarh, August 17

Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.

These critical trauma care cubes have been indigenously developed under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), and will provide crucial support to Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) affected areas, a defence spokesperson said.

The IAF utilised its advanced tactical transport aircraft C-130J Super Hercules to airlift and para-drop the cube.

The Indian Army’s Para Brigade based at Agra played an instrumental role in the successful deployment of the trauma care cube, utilising their advanced precision drop equipment.

This demonstration underscored the capability of such specialised military assets to effectively support HADR operations, even in the most remote and mountainous regions.

The successful para-drop and deployment of the BHISHM trauma care cube exemplified the synergy & jointness of the Armed Forces and underscored the commitment to providing timely & effective assistance as first responders.