Japanese Air Force chief carries IndiGo puke bag during Veer Guardian, pics viral
In what social media users described as a striking marketing moment for IndiGo, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita was seen carrying an IndiGo puke bag during the ongoing India-Japan air exercise Veer Guardian-2026.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) shared pictures of General Takehiro Morita during the exercise, in which eagle-eyed social media users spotted what appeared to be an IndiGo airsickness bag in his pocket. IndiGo puke bag in Japanese Air Force chiefβs pocket (Photo: IAF/X)
The detail quickly caught attention online, with several users sharing reactions to the Japanese Air Force chief carrying the Indian airlineβs bag.
βIs that an IndiGo puke bag in General Takehiro Moritaβs pocket?β several social media users asked as the pictures went viral.
Take a look:#ExVeerGuardian26As part of Exercise Veer Guardian 26, General Takehiro Morita, Chief of Staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited Air Force Station Jodhpur and flew the indigenous #Tejas fighter aircraft.Air pic.twitter.com/s4KTCjdkvHβ Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) September 20, 2026
The particular detail in the pictures triggered several reactions, with users describing the moment as an example of international brand exposure.
Sample these comments: The 14-day Veer Guardian-2026 exercise is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 9 to 22. It marks the first time Japanese fighter aircraft have operated from Indian soil during a bilateral air exercise, adding a new dimension to defence cooperation between India and Japan.
The exercise brings together frontline aircraft from the IAF and JASDF for advanced operational missions, professional exchanges and discussions on mission planning, engineering and aerospace safety.
The IAF is participating with its Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Su-30MKI and Rafale, while the JASDF has deployed its F-2A fighter aircraft. The Japanese fighters were ferried from Tsuiki Air Base in Japan to Jodhpur for the exercise.- EndsPublished By: Raya GhoshPublished On: Sep 21, 2026 11:53 IST
