Indian Defence Review

First C 17 Touches Down in India

18 Jun 2013 saw the first of the ten Boeing C 17 Globemaster III, ordered from the United States, touchdown in India, at Hindan airbase. With the training of the aircrew and the ground crew being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF), the Indian Air Force accepted the delivery of the aircraft on 11 Jun 2013 at Long Beach, California. Received by Air Marshal S Sukumar, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff at the Hindan airbase, where it would be based. The aircraft will enhance the operational potential of the IAF with its payload carriage and performance capability and would augment the strategic reach of the Nation during disaster relief or any similar mission. The induction of C 17 is a major milestone in the modernization drive of the IAF.

Beautiful Aerial View of Chetwode Building

Beautiful Aerial View of Chetwode Building

P8I makes its maiden landing at INS Rajali

Indian Naval Aviation received a major fillip with the arrival of the first of eight Boeing P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti Submarine Warfare aircraft at Naval Air Station Rajali, Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw with Gurkha soldiers

"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha." - Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

Singapore Army Chief is a Sikh of Indian origin

Of Indian-origin, Ravinder Singh is the first non-Chinese Singaporean army Chief in 30 years and the first non-Chinese to hold a significant leadership role in three decades. On 25 March 2011, Ravinder Singh took over as post from Chan Chun Sing at the age of 41, prior to which he was the deputy secretary of technology in Singapore's defence ministry.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton Calls on Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force as he Calls on Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force on 06th March 2013 at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi during his visit to India.

Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, JMSDF visiting India

Admiral DK Joshi, Chief of the Naval Staff, with Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) at South Block, New Delhi

The Infantry Regiments of the Indian Army

One of the rare photo recording all Infantry Regiments of great Indian Army in their ceremonial attire.

Aero India 2013

Indian Army jawans showing performance during Aero India 2013

Spectators enjoying the Aero India 2013

Spectators enjoying the Aero India 2013 air show, at Yelahanka in Bangalore on February 08, 2013.

Aerobatic display by Russian Knight Riders

Russian Knight Riders performing at Aero India 2013, at Yelahanka in Bangalore on February 08, 2013.

Sarang Helicopter team performing aerobatic display

Sarang Helicopter team performing aerobatic display while some participating Aircraft seen in the fore ground at Aero India 2013, at Yelahanka in Bangalore on February 08, 2013.

Army's Advanced Light Helicopter MK-IV

LCA Tejas displaying low-flying aerobatic skills

A view seen from the cockpit of US C-17 Globemaster

A view of spectators seen from the cockpit of US C-17 Globemaster aircraft in Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka Air Base, Bangalore

HAL's Advance Light Helicopter

HAL Advanced Light Helicopter Mark IV at Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka airbase in Bangalore.

BEL Weapon Locating Radar

Bharat Electronics displaying Weapon Locating Radar during Aero India 2013 at Yelahanka airbase in Bangalore.

Claude Arpi with French Air Force Pilot at Aero India 2013

Consultant Editor Claude Arpi can't hide his excitement as he gets up close and personal with a pretty French Air Force pilot, with the mighty Rafale in the background at Yelahanka airbase on day two of Aero India 2013.

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne flew Jaguar

INS Tarkash Arrives In India

The Indian Navy's brand new Krivak-II class stealth frigate arrived off the coast of Mumbai today to join the Western fleet. The ship sailed from Russia to the UK and back via Oman. The first of the follow-on three frigates, INS Teg, was commissioned in April this year.