INS Sahyadri reaches Vladivostok for India–Russia naval exercise INDRA 2026

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INS Sahyadri reaches Vladivostok for India–Russia naval exercise INDRA 2026

11 October 2026

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, on 10 October 2026 to take part in Exercise INDRA 2026, the Defence Ministry said on 11 October.
INDRA 2026 is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy, scheduled from 13 to 18 October 2026.
It will have a harbour phase followed by coordinated operational activities at sea.
The ministry linked the deployment to India's MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
It also said the deployment carries forward the momentum of the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit held on 04–05 December 2025.

Ship: INS Sahyadri Port: Vladivostok, Russia Exercise dates: 13 to 18 October 2026

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11 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau (Ministry of Defence)

In plain words

MAHASAGAR Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions — India's maritime outlook that succeeded SAGAR as the frame for its regional maritime cooperation.