India's donated helicopters continue to operate in the Maldives with MNDF personnel, replacing withdrawn Indian military personnel for medical evacuations and humanitarian missions.

India's donated helicopters continue to operate in the Maldives with Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) personnel onboard, despite India withdrawing its military personnel. The helicopters are used for medical evacuations and humanitarian missions. India replaced military personnel with civilians to maintain operations, and the Maldives government aims to enhance its defense capabilities.