INDRA 2025: India-Russia Naval Exercise

Current Context: The bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from 28 March to 02 April 2025.

About

• Biennial joint military exercise initiated in 2003, now a tri-service engagement involving Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• 2021 (12th edition): Volgograd, Russia – Focus on counter-terrorism and operational synergy.
• 2023 (13th edition): Bay of Bengal – Naval cooperation and joint maritime operations.
• 2025 (14th edition): Two phases – Harbour phase in Chennai and Sea phase in Bay of Bengal.

Strategic Importance

• Enhances interoperability and joint operational capabilities in maritime security.
• Reinforces India-Russia defence ties and commitment to a stable maritime order.