The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have successfully conducted their first precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area near 15,000 feet.

These trauma care cubes were developed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri).

The operation aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of delivering critical supplies to areas affected by humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR), according to the official statement issued by the Defence Ministry.

The IAF employed its C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft to airlift and para-drop the cube with precision. The Indian Army’s Para Brigade, known for its operational expertise, played a key role in the deployment, utilising advanced precision drop equipment. This operation highlighted the capability of military assets to support HADR efforts in remote and mountainous regions.

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

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