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Guard of Honour to Air Vice Marshal of The Royal Air Force of Oman (CRAFO)

Guard of Honour to Air Vice Marshal of The Royal Air Force of Oman (CRAFO)

Air Vice Marshal Matar Ali Matar Al-Abaidani, Commander, The Royal Air Force of Oman (CRAFO) reviewing the guard of honour during call on at Air HQ (VB), New Delhi on 01 Apr 2014

Last respects to the Crews of C-130J

Last respects to the Crews of C-130J

Last respects to the Crews of C-130J. Last respects to the Crews of C-130J. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paying his last respects to the Crews of C-130J at ceremonial function held at Air Force Station Hindan on 29 Mar 2014.

Last respects to the Crews of C-130J

Last respects to the Crews of C-130J

Last respects to the Crews of C-130J. Family members paying their last respects to the Crews of C-130J at ceremonial function held at Air Force Station Hindan on 29 Mar 2014.

Wreath Laying Ceremony.

Wreath Laying Ceremony.

TROPEX 2014

TROPEX 2014

Admiral DK Joshi, Chief of the Naval Staff and Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, FOCINC East witnessing flying operations onboard INS Viraat during the ongoing month long major exercise of the combined Eastern and Western Fleets in the Bay of Bengal.

AW189 Achieves EASA Certification

AW189 Achieves EASA Certification

Indian Army saves life of a pregnant woman in J&K...

Indian Army saves life of a pregnant woman in J&K...

Secretary General of Defence Ministry of Defence, Oman discussing during the meeting with Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of the Air Staff

Secretary General of Defence Ministry of Defence, Oman discussing during the meeting with Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of the Air Staff

Further progressing the Indo - Oman Air Force to Air Force Defence co-operation, a meeting was held in the office of Chief of Air Staff at Vayu Bhavan between HE Mohamed Bin Basser Al-Rasby, Secretary General of Defence Ministry of Defence, Oman and Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of Air Staff (CAS).

President's Bodyguards assembled in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President's Bodyguards assembled in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President's Bodyguards assembled in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Courtesy: Sumit Walia

Col Tej K Tikoo presents a copy of his book to Narendra Modi

Col Tej K Tikoo presents a copy of his book to Narendra Modi

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paying tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti. on 01 Jan 2014

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paying tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti. on 01 Jan 2014

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha paying tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti on 01 Jan 2014 after taking over the charge of the Chief of the Air Staff

Multi Activity Display at OTA Gaya

Multi Activity Display at OTA Gaya

Multi Activity Display at OTA Gaya. As a prelude to the Passing Out Parade on 14 Dec 13, a Multi Activity Display showcasing various aspects of military training imparted to the Gentlemen Cadets, coupled with interesting and awe inspiring acts of combat skills and adventure, was staged in the Rajyavardhan Stadium of Officers Training Academy, Gaya. A key aim of training at the Academy is to inculcate a sense of adventure, in addition to developing physical fitness. The display showcased the skills that the Gentlemen Cadets learnt during the course of their training.

Eurocopter delivers two EC225 aircraft to Waypoint Leasing

Eurocopter delivers two EC225 aircraft to Waypoint Leasing

Eurocopter delivers two EC225 aircraft to Waypoint Leasing. Waypoint executes sale and lease back transaction with Bond Helicopters Australia for the two EC225s

Paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on occasion of Navy Day

Paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on occasion of Navy Day

On the occasion of the Navy Day, in a solemn homage ceremony at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, wreath's were laid by Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall NAK Browne, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral DK Joshi and Vice Chief of the Army Lt Gen SK Singh .

Life in the Army

Life in the Army

Water, Water everywhere but not a drop to drink. Troops heating snow in a barrel to make water in a high altitude post.

AW189 Helicopter?s

Gulf Helicopters Signs Orders for AW189 Helicopters

Gulf Helicopters Signs Firm Orders for 15 AW189 Helicopters. Gulf Helicopter, an already prime operator to the AW139 in the region, will also become the first customer introducing the Family concept into operational service in the Middle East.

INS Vikramaditya: putting the 900 tonne ski jump in place

INS Vikramaditya: putting the 900 tonne ski jump in place

IAF C 130 J leaves on a humanitarian aid mission to Philippines

IAF C 130 J leaves on a humanitarian aid mission to Philippines

In a display of solidarity with the citizens of Hurricane ravaged Philippines, Government of India today despatched relief package comprising of medicines, hygiene and chemicals, tentage, blankets, tarpaulins and ready to eat meals ex Armed Forces stocks by an Indian Air Force C-130 aircraft to Mactan. This will help meet the urgent need for life-saving medical care, food supplies and construction of temporary shelters in this hour of need in the face of a serious humanitarian crisis. The Eastern Coast of Philippines has been severely battered by the cyclone HAIYAN recently where over 10,000 people are feared dead and about 4 million people have been affected. A similar aid was provided to Philippines by India in 2006 as well. Plans are underway to further supplement the effort and provide additional relief material through an Indian Naval Ship that will set sail at the earliest.