INDRA 2026: India–Russia naval exercise – INS Sahyadri reaches Vladivostok
13-10-2026 · English
Topics: Defence · 13 October 2026 Current Affairs (UPSC / TNPSC / SSC / RRB)
News
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Sahyadri reached Vladivostok, Russia, on 10 Oct 2026 for the India–Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2026. The exercise runs 13–18 Oct with a harbour phase and coordinated operations at sea. Before this, the ship took part in the ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026) in the Philippines.
Key facts
| Exercise | INDRA 2026 – India–Russia navies; 13–18 Oct 2026 |
| Venue | Vladivostok, Russia (Sea of Japan / Pacific) |
| Ship | INS Sahyadri – Shivalik-class (Project-17) stealth frigate; built by Mazagon Dock; commissioned 2012; Eastern Fleet |
| History | INDRA – since 2003; 2025 was the 14th edition (harbour phase at Chennai) |
| Context | India's 'MAHASAGAR' maritime vision |
Background
- Other India–Russia drills: the first tri-service INDRA was in 2017 at Vladivostok. India and Russia share a 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'; the 23rd annual summit was in Dec 2025.
- MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (2025), expanding the earlier 'SAGAR' (2015) vision.
- Geography: Vladivostok hosts Russia's Pacific Fleet and is the eastern end of the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Tamil Nadu link: INDRA 2025's harbour phase was held in Chennai. The Chennai–Vladivostok 'Eastern Maritime Corridor' cuts shipping time between the two countries. Kudankulam nuclear plant is built with Russian cooperation.
Source: AIR News, UNI, The Hans India, 10–13 Oct 2026
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