Indian Defence Review

The Golden Jubilee of India's Victory in Indo-Pak War of 1965

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying tributes to martyrs, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of India's Victory in Indo-Pak War of 1965, at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, in New Delhi on August 28, 2015. Three Service Chiefs, General Dalbir Singh, Admiral R.K. Dhowan and Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha are also seen.

Vice Admiral Ram Rutberg, Commander-In-Chief of Israeli Navy is on an official visit to India

The Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Myanmar in India

The Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing calling on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on July 29, 2015.

Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Union Minister for Defence Manohar Parrikar accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha and the VCNS Vice Admiral P. Murugesan laid wreath, at Amar Jawan Jyoti, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, in New Delhi on July 26, 2015.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the Indian soldiers at the India-Tajik Friendship Hospital

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the Indian soldiers at the India-Tajik Friendship Hospital, in Quarghan Teppa, Dushanbe, Tajikistan on July 13, 2015.

Handing over the Notional Key of Akash Missile System

The CMD, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), S K Sharma handing over the notional Key of Akash Missile system to the Union Minister for Defencei Manohar Parrikar, at an Induction ceremony, at Air Force Station Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on July 10, 2015. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha is also seen.

Wreath Laying Ceremony of Brig Mohammad Usman, MVC

Inaugural ceremony of the Arpan Software

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and the Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh inaugurating the Arpan Software, at a function, in New Delhi on July 02, 2015.

Bernhard Gerwert, CEO, Airbus Defence and Space, calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi

They discussed various projects in India, in the aerospace, defence and civil aviation sectors. Mr. Gerwert recalled the Prime Minister's visit to the Airbus manufacturing facility in Toulouse, in April, and the positive atmosphere and interest generated as a result of it. He expressed Airbus's keen interest in becoming a partner in the "Make in India" initiative, through a cluster approach with regional partners. The Prime Minister welcomed the interest shown by Airbus, in India.

Indian Army Recruitment Goes Online

Lt Gen Philip Campose, Vice Chief of Army Staff launched a new website, www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, of the Directorate General of Recruiting for selection of Officers, Junior Commission Officers (JCOs) & Other Ranks (OR) from the precincts of the South Block today. This dynamic website is keeping in pace with the automation of Recruitment in the Army and will synergise and enhance the selection procedures. Candidates from all across India will have access to information about career options in the Army, make suitable choices and apply online. Kiosks based Central Govt and State Govt Common Service Centres (CSC) will enable candidates to apply from the remotest areas. The facilities of the website for applying as Officers, JCOs and OR will be available with effect from 01 Jul 2015.

French Naval Ships Dixmude and Aconit Visit Visakhapatnam

French Naval Ships Dixmude (Landing Platform Dock) and Aconit (Frigate) are on a visit to Visakhapatnam from 16 to 22 Jun 15. Rear Admiral Antoine Beaussant, ALINDIEN (Admiral-in-charge of the Maritime Zone of the Indian Ocean), Captain Pierre de Briancon Commanding Officer FNS Dixmude and Captain Jean-Pierre Helluy, Commanding Officer FNS Aconit called on Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command on 16 Jun 15. During the visit, various operational and social interactions with Eastern Naval Command have been planned. These include amphibious demonstration, sharing of expertise on Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR), exchange of Non-Combatant Evacuation procedures, mutual ship visits, industry exhibition and sports fixtures.

US Secretary of Defence Visits Eastern Naval Command

Dr. Ashton Carter, the US Secretary of Defence, accompanied by Mrs Stephanie Carter and a thirteen member US delegation, visited Visakhapatnam today, 02 June 15. During the visit, the Secretary of Defence interacted with Vice Admiral BK Verma, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command and held discussions on issues of common interest. On completion, crest and gifts were exchanged with the visiting dignitary. Later, the Secretary accompanied by the US delegation visited the indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri, prior to their departure to New Delhi. During the visit, Mrs Stephanie Carter also interacted with the members of Naval Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) and was apprised on various welfare activities undertaken by NWWA for the Naval Community.

Raksha Mantri Visits Army Posts in Rajouri Area

On the second day of his official visit to the State of Jammu & Kashmir, the Honorable Raksha Mantri Shri Manohar Parrikar visited the forward areas in the Rajouri Sector, today. The Minister was accompanied by Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS and Lt Gen DS Hooda, Northern Army Commander. During his visit to the forward posts, the Minister was briefed by Lt Gen KH Singh, Corps Commander of the White Knight Corps on the overall security situation and other important issues pertaining to strategy for the coming months. He also interacted with the local Commanders and troops deployed in the area who apprised him on the prevailing security dynamics on the Line of Control.

Advantages of Sikorsky's S-92 VVIP helicopters

Advantages of Sikorsky's S-92 VVIP helicopters. Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Arvind Walia, Regional Executive-India & South Asia (2nd from left), Sikorsky? explaining the advantages of Sikorsky?'s S-92 VVIP helicopters to US Ambassador to India (4th from left) Richard Rahul Verma. Cabin's for Sikorsky's S-92 VVIP helicopter are 100% indigenously manufactured in India at Sikorsky's Hyderabad facility. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Connecticut, is a world leader in aircraft design, manufacture and service. It is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage -2000 lands at Yamuna Expressway

IAF's Mirage -2000 lands at Yamuna Expressway. The IAF has been considering the use of national highways for emergency landing by fighter aircraft. This capability was demonstrated by IAF on May 21, 2015 by a Mirage-2000 aircraft which got airborne from one of the IAF bases in Central India. All facilities like make shift Air Traffic Control, safety services, rescue vehicles, bird clearance parties and other requirements were set up by IAF personnel from Air Force Station Agra. Thereafter, in coordination with the District Magistrate and SP of Agra and Mathura, necessary tie up was carried out for activation of the selected stretch. The aircraft made a practice approach on the highway, coming down to a height of 100 mtrs before landing off the next approach. The operations were conducted with active support from the government of Uttar Pradesh, Yamuna Expressway Authority, Toll authorities of JP Infratech and Civil Police. The IAF has plans to activate more such stretches on highways in the future.

Victory Day Parade at Moscow

The Indian Army Contingent from the Grenadiers participating in the Victory Day Parade, at Moscow, in Russia on May 09, 2015.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to Airbus Facility

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the Airbus Facility, in Toulouse, France on April 11, 2015.

Indian Army Everest Massif Expedition 2015

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh with the Indian Army Everest Massif expedition members, at the Flag-off ceremony, in New Delhi on April, 01, 2015.