INDRA 2026: INS Sahyadri reaches Vladivostok for India-Russia drill
Why in the news
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, on 10 October 2026 to take part in INDRA 2026, the bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy.
Key facts
- Exercise: INDRA 2026 (Indian Navy and Russian Federation Navy).
- Indian ship: INS Sahyadri.
- Venue: Vladivostok, Russia.
- Dates: 13 to 18 October 2026.
- Structure: a harbour phase first, then coordinated operational activities at sea.
- Planned activities include professional exchanges, maritime evolutions and social and cultural interactions between the two navies.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Arrival at Vladivostok | 10 October 2026 |
| Exercise window | 13-18 October 2026 |
| Phases | Harbour phase, then sea phase |
About the deployment
According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise aims to deepen mutual understanding, operational coordination and interoperability, and to build people-to-people ties. The deployment fits India’s MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). It also carries forward the momentum of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, held on 4-5 December 2025.
Exam angle
- INDRA is an India-Russia bilateral naval exercise.
- INDRA 2026 venue: Vladivostok; Indian ship: INS Sahyadri.
- MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.