India-Russia naval exercise INDRA 2026 concludes as INS Sahyadri leaves Vladivostok

23 October 2026

The Ministry of Defence said on 23 October 2026 that the bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2026 between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy had concluded.
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri departed Vladivostok, Russian Federation, on 20 October 2026.
The exercise had two phases: a Harbour Phase and a Sea Phase.
The Harbour Phase covered leaders' interactions, cross-deck visits, subject matter expert exchanges, sports and cultural events.
The Sea Phase involved coordinated manoeuvring, integrated communications, helicopter operations and medical evacuation drills.
The ministry said the exercise reaffirmed the defence and maritime partnership between India and Russia.