India and Russia to Conduct 14th Edition of Naval Exercise INDRA 2025
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | INDRA 2025 |
| Edition | 14th edition |
| Dates | March 28 to April 2, 2025 |
| Location | Off the coast of Chennai and in the Bay of Bengal |
| Phases | Harbour Phase (March 28-30): Chennai; Sea Phase (March 31-April 2): Bay of Bengal |
| Harbour Phase Activities | Opening ceremony, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, reciprocal ship visits, sports events |
| Sea Phase Activities | Tactical manoeuvres, live weapon firings, anti-air operations, helicopter cross-deck landings |
| Indian Navy Assets | INS Rana, INS Kuthar, P-8I maritime patrol aircraft |
| Russian Navy Assets | RFS Pechanga, RFS Rezkiy, RFS Aldar Tsydenzhapov |
| Strategic Significance | Enhances maritime cooperation, strengthens defence diplomacy, promotes regional security |