INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SAHYADRI ARRIVES AT VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA, FOR BILATERAL EXERCISE INDRA-2026

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, on October 10, 2026, to participate in the bilateral exercise INDRA 2026 between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy, scheduled from October 13 to 18, 2026. The exercise includes a harbour phase and coordinated operational activities at sea aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and operational coordination. According to the source, the deployment aligns with the Government of India's vision of MAHASAGAR and builds on the bilateral defence partnership and outcomes of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025.