EXERCISE ZAPAD 2025

Current Context: An Indian Armed Forces contingent has departed for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia to participate in Exercise ZAPAD 2025.

ABOUT EXERCISE ZAPAD

• Type: Multilateral joint military exercise
• Indian Participation: 65 personnel (57 Army, 7 Air Force, 1 Navy)
• Significance:
  • Strengthens defence cooperation between India and Russia
  • Builds camaraderie among multinational forces
  • Enhances India’s operational readiness in a multinational combat environment