Why in News?
The Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri is participating in Exercise INDRA 2026, a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy, at Vladivostok, Russia, from 13 to 18 October 2026. The exercise aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, improve operational coordination and enhance interoperability between the two navies.
About Exercise INDRA
Exercise INDRA is a bilateral military exercise between India and Russia that provides a platform for professional exchanges, joint training and the sharing of operational practices. The 2026 naval edition comprises a harbour phase followed by coordinated operational activities at sea.
The exercise includes professional interactions and maritime manoeuvres designed to improve mutual understanding, operational coordination and interoperability between the participating navies.
Significance
INS Sahyadri’s participation reflects the longstanding defence and maritime partnership between India and Russia. The exercise is also aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), which emphasises cooperation, security and growth across maritime regions.
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