Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The 14th edition of the India-Russia bilateral naval exercise, INDRA 2025, involves the participation of Russia alongside India. This exercise took place from March 28 to April 2, 2025, off the coast of Chennai, focusing on strengthening maritime cooperation between the two nations. It comprises two phases: the Harbour phase, featuring exchanges and sports activities, and the Sea phase, which includes advanced naval drills. Russian naval ships such as Pechanga, Rezkiy, and Aldar Tsydenzhapov joined the exercise, highlighting the strategic naval collaboration between India and Russia.