INDRA-2026: Indian, Russian Navies Drill Pirate Rescue, Drone Defence
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The maritime phase of the joint military exercise 'INDRA-2026' has concluded in Peter the Great Bay in Russia's Far East.
The Indian and Russian navies practised freeing a ship from sea pirates and countering various threats, the Russian Ministry of Defence said.
The crews of the warships fired their guns and practised repelling attacks by unmanned boats and drones.
"The anti-terrorism units of the Russian and Indian navies freed a ship seized by simulated sea pirates during the exercise," the ministry said.
INDRA 2026 in full swing in Russia’s Far East Indian and Russian naval units stormed a ship seized by simulated pirates during joint drills in the Peter the Great Gulf, the Russian Defence Ministry said. The crews also conducted artillery fire and repelled drone and unmanned boat attacks.
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The 'INDRA' exercises between India and Russia began in 2003. In 2017, for the first time, the ground, naval and air forces of the two countries took part in the exercise jointly. The exercises are aimed at enhancing military interoperability and strengthening readiness for joint operations.
