India-Russia naval exercise INDRA 2026 concludes; INS Sahyadri departs Vladivostok
INS Sahyadri departed Vladivostok on 20 October 2026 after the successful conclusion of INDRA 2026, the bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy, held in harbour and sea phases.
Summary
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri departed Vladivostok, Russia, on 20 October 2026 after the successful conclusion of the bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2026 between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN), the Ministry of Defence said on 23 October. The Harbour Phase included leaders' interactions, cross-deck visits, subject matter expert exchanges, sports and cultural events. The Sea Phase covered coordinated manoeuvring, integrated communications, helicopter operations and medical evacuation drills to improve interoperability. The exercise reaffirmed the India-Russia defence and maritime partnership.
Key facts
- Exercise
- INDRA 2026 (India-Russia bilateral naval exercise)
- Navies
- Indian Navy and Russian Federation Navy (RuFN)
- Indian ship
- INS Sahyadri
- Concluded
- INS Sahyadri departed Vladivostok on 20 October 2026
- Phases
- Harbour and Sea
- Sea phase drills
- Coordinated manoeuvring, integrated communications, helicopter operations, medical evacuation
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which Indian Naval Ship took part in the India-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2026, departing Vladivostok on 20 October 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — INS Sahyadri