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Exercise Name: Naval Exercise INDRA-2025
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Edition: 14th
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Participating Nations: India and Russia
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Dates: March 28 to April 2, 2025
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Location: Chennai (Harbour Phase) and Bay of Bengal (Sea Phase)
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Phases:
- Harbour Phase: Expert exchanges, ship visits, sports in Chennai.
- Sea Phase: Tactical maneuvers, anti-air operations, helicopter landings in the Bay of Bengal.
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Participating Ships: Russian ships Pechanga, Rezkiy, Aldar Tsydenzhapov; Indian warships Rana, Kuthar, and P-8I aircraft.
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Objective:
- Enhance interoperability to counter maritime threats.
- Promote global peace and stability.
- Strengthen joint operations.
- Reinforce India-Russia defence ties.
- Enhance collective maritime security.
- Show commitment to rules-based maritime order.
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Activities: Coordinated maneuvers, simulated engagements, exchange of best practices.
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Significance:
- Cornerstone of India-Russia defence relations since 2003.
- Demonstrates shared commitment to maritime security.
- Addresses contemporary maritime security challenges.
- Fosters understanding of operational doctrines.
- Enhances the ability to operate seamlessly in complex maritime environments.
