EXERCISE INDRA-2026

About EXERCISE INDRA-2026

• Exercise INDRA-2026 is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN).
• Aim: It aimed at enhancing mutual understanding, operational coordination and interoperability between the two navies.
• First edition: The first edition of this exercise was conducted in 2003.
• Frequency: It is biennial exercise.
• About 2026 edition:
  • Edition: This is the 15th edition of this exercise.  
  • Duration: It is scheduled from 13 to 18 Oct 2026.
  • Hosted by: It is being hosted by Russia.
  • Participation from India: Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri will be participating in the exercise.
• Features:
  • Phases: It involves exercise at Vladivostok that is Harbour Phase and the adjacent waters of the Sea of Japan which involves Sea Phase.  
    • It will comprise engagements during the harbour phase followed by coordinated operational activities at sea.
  • It will include a range of professional interactions and maritime evolutions.
  • It also includes social and cultural interactions, that will provide opportunities for personnel of both navies to interact and foster camaraderie and people-to-people connections.

About Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri INS Sahyadri is a Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the third ship of the class, designed for multi-role operations including surface, air, and sub-surface warfare. It is indigenously designed and built in India, representing the nation’s growing defence self-reliance. It was commissioned in 2012. It features stealth technology to reduce radar and infrared signatures. It is equipped with advanced weapon systems, sensors, and integrated combat suites for multi-dimensional warfare.