SABRN PC-LifePod project wins honour

The Spitfire Association announced the 2025 Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship recipient – Dr Abhilash Chandra – for the SABRN PC-LifePod project. This project aims to revolutionise combat casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and trauma care in both military and civilian settings. Dr Abhilash Chandra. The SABRN PC-LifePod project addresses critical challenges in battlefield and emergency medical response, where delays caused by difficult terrain, limited resources, and hostile conditions often lead to high mortality rates. The modular, scalable, and vehicle-agnostic evacuation pods are designed to provide rapid casualty stabilisation and efficient transport from the point of injury (POI) to higher levels of medical care. By integrating advanced pre-hospital care technologies, the PC-LifePods aim to significantly reduce preventable deaths in combat and disaster scenarios. “We are privileged to support Dr Chandra’s groundbreaking work on the PC-LifePod project through the Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship,” said Geoff Zuber, President, Spitfire Association. “This initiative exemplifies the innovative spirit and commitment to excellence that the Fellowship seeks to promote, with the potential to save countless lives in critical situations.” As the 2025 Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellow, Dr Chandra will continue to develop and refine the SABRN PC-LifePod system, exploring its adaptability across different operational environments and its integration with existing military and emergency response frameworks. Dr Chandra said, “I am deeply honoured to receive this Fellowship, which provides a vital platform for me to develop the SABRN PC-LifePods. This support enables us to enhance casualty care and evacuation in extreme conditions. I am excited to contribute to the Fellowship’s legacy of innovation and excellence and look forward to sharing the outcomes of my project.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]