CONCLUSION OF INDIA-RUSSIA BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE (INDRA 2026)

The bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2026 between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy concluded with the departure of Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri from Vladivostok on October 20, 2026. The exercise was conducted in two phases, Harbour and Sea. The Harbour Phase included key leaders’ interactions, cross-deck visits, operational synchronisation, sports fixtures, and cultural exchanges. The Sea Phase featured coordinated manoeuvring, integrated communications, helicopter operations, and medical evacuation drills. The exercise aimed to enhance communication, operational coordination, interoperability, and professional cooperation, reinforcing bilateral naval ties and maritime partnership between India and Russia.