IAF Executes Daring Night Medevac in Kishtwar, Saves Two Critical Personnel

The Indian Air Force successfully executed a complex night-time medical evacuation in the Kishtwar sector, airlifting two critically injured personnel. The mission overcame difficult weather and challenging mountainous terrain. Precision was achieved through rigorous training in the use of Night Vision Goggles during night operations. The operation highlights the IAF's all-weather readiness and the joint preparedness fostered by institutional exercises like JOSH.

Key Points: IAF Night Medevac in Kishtwar Saves Critical Personnel

  • Complex night-time medical evacuation
  • Two critically injured personnel airlifted
  • Challenging terrain and weather conditions
  • Precision from NVG training in mountains
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IAF airlifts two critically injured personnel during night-time medial evacuation in Kishtwar

Indian Air Force conducts complex night-time medical evacuation in Kishtwar, airlifting two critically injured personnel using NVG training in challenging terrain.

"The mission's precision was enabled by rigorous Night Vision Goggles (NVG) training - Indian Air Force"

Kishtwar, January 21

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday carried out a complex night-time medical evacuation operation in the Kishtwar sector, overcoming difficult weather conditions and challenging terrain.

According to a post shared by the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force on X, two critically injured personnel were successfully airlifted during the mission. The operation's precision was made possible by rigorous training in the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) in rugged, mountainous terrain at night.

"The Indian Air Force successfully executed a complex night-time Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) in the Kishtwar sector, airlifting two critically injured personnel under challenging terrain and weather conditions. The mission's precision was enabled by rigorous Night Vision Goggles (NVG) training conducted over rugged mountainous terrain during dark hours," the 'X' post from IAF said.

The Indian Air Force said that through the Joint Ops Stamina Honing (JOSH) exercises, preparedness is strengthened and jointness across all facets of operations is ensured, ensuring seamless integration among the Armed Forces.

As per the IAF, the operation reflects the high standards of professionalism and strong training ethos of the Indian Air Force. The mission underscored the IAF's all-weather, day-and-night operational readiness and its ability to deliver mission success whenever and wherever required.

"Institutionalised through Joint Ops Stamina Honing (JOSH) exercises, this preparedness strengthens jointness across all facets of operations and ensures seamless integration among the Armed Forces. The operation reflects Indian Air Force's high standards of professionalism and a strong training ethos. It underscores the Indian Air Force's all-weather, day-and-night operational readiness and its ability to deliver mission success whenever and wherever required," IAF added.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is why we need to keep investing in our defence forces. The JOSH exercises seem to be paying off with such seamless integration. Hope the injured personnel recover soon. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Amazing work! The terrain in Kishtwar is no joke, especially at night. It's reassuring to know our air force has this level of readiness. True heroes.
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Sarah B
While the operation is commendable, I do wish we heard more about the nature of the injuries and what led to the situation. Transparency is also important alongside celebrating the rescue.
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Vikram M
This is professionalism at its peak. "All-weather, day-and-night operational readiness" isn't just a slogan for them, they prove it on the ground. Hats off to the pilots and crew involved. 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
Operations like these in difficult border sectors show our commitment to every citizen in uniform. It's not just about combat, it's about saving lives. More power to the IAF!

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