Pariksha SaathiINDRA 2026: India-Russia bilateral naval exercise concludes; INS Sahyadri departs Vladivostok
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri departed Vladivostok, Russia, on 20 October 2026 after the conclusion of INDRA 2026, the bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy. Its Harbour Phase covered key leaders' interactions, cross-deck visits, subject-matter expert exchanges, operational synchronisation, sports and cultural exchanges; its Sea Phase covered coordinated manoeuvring, integrated communications, helicopter operations and medical evacuation drills. The Ministry of Defence said on 23 October that the exercise reaffirmed the enduring defence and maritime partnership between India and Russia.
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Learning context
The bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2025 between the Indian and Russian navies, held in March-April 2025, was the 14th edition of the exercise. The INDRA series of exercises has been a cornerstone of India-Russia defence relations since its inception in 2003.
Reference: PIB, Ministry of Defence, 'Bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA-2025', 4 April 2025
Check yourself: since when has the INDRA series been held, and which edition was INDRA 2025?
Since 2003; INDRA 2025 was the 14th edition.
Revision task: from this release, note the ship, the port, the departure date, the two phases and what each included; from the note, the year INDRA began and the edition number of INDRA 2025.
Test yourself
Which Indian Naval Ship took part in the India-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2026, departing Vladivostok on 20 October 2026?
Show the answer
Answer: INS Sahyadri
INS Sahyadri departed Vladivostok on 20 October 2026 after INDRA 2026, which had a Harbour Phase and a Sea Phase with the Russian Federation Navy.
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