Exercise INDRA 2025

Current Context: The 14th edition of the India-Russia naval exercise INDRA is being held off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025.

• Key Highlights
• Phases:
  • Harbour Phase (March 28-30): Includes opening ceremony, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), visits, sports, and briefings in Chennai.
  • Sea Phase (March 31-April 2): Conducted in the Bay of Bengal with advanced naval drills, including tactical maneuvers, live weapon firing, anti-air operations, and helicopter cross-deck landings.
• Participants:
  • Russian Navy: Ships Pechanga, Rezkiy, and Aldar Tsydenzhapov.
  • Indian Navy: Ships Rana, Kuthar, and P8I maritime patrol aircraft.
• Significance
  • Enhances naval interoperability and operational synergy.
  • Strengthens maritime cooperation and strategic ties between India and Russia.
  • Promotes exchange of best practices and bolsters diplomatic relations