Bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA-2025 Concluded

The INDRA 2025 exercise, a bilateral naval drill between India and Russia, was conducted from March 28 to April 2, 2025. This marks the 14th edition of the exercise, which aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance the ability of both navies to jointly counter maritime security challenges. The exercise involved a range of activities and operational drills to foster interoperability, promoting peace, stability, and the security of global maritime routes.

Key Highlights

• Dates: March 28 – April 2, 2025.
• Participants: Indian Navy and Russian Navy.

Exercise Focus

• Strengthening interoperability between the two navies.
• Simulating coordinated manoeuvres and engagements.
• Focusing on countering maritime threats.

Main Activities

• Complex coordinated manoeuvres and simulated engagements to showcase combat capabilities.
• Drills aimed at improving joint operational readiness and the ability to address contemporary maritime security challenges.
• Exchange of best practices and operational doctrines to enhance mutual understanding and effectiveness.

Strategic Aim

• Reinforcing commitment to uphold maritime order.
• Promoting global peace and stability.
• Enhancing collective maritime security through shared knowledge and practices.

Significance

• Part of INDRA series of exercises, which have been a cornerstone of India-Russia defence relations since 2003.
• Both countries emphasize collaborative maritime security and the need to counter shared maritime threats.

Outcomes

• Enhanced jointmanship between India and Russia.
• Increased operational readiness to address global maritime security challenges.
• Strengthened commitment to maintaining a stable maritime order in global waters.