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INS Sahyadri docks in Vladivostok ahead of India‑Russia INDRA‑2026 naval drills
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🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM
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The Indian Navy’s frigate INS Sahyadri arrived in Russia’s Far‑East port of Vladivostok to join preparations for the upcoming INDRA‑2026 joint naval exercise with Russia.
The guided‑missile frigate INS Sahyadri, part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, reached the Russian Pacific port of Vladivostok as the first Indian warship to join the INDRA‑2026 exercise. The arrival marks the start of a series of bilateral naval engagements scheduled for later this year, aimed at enhancing interoperability between the two forces.
INDRA‑2026 is a recurring joint exercise that brings together surface combatants, submarines and maritime patrol aircraft from India and Russia. By conducting coordinated maneuvers, anti‑submarine drills and live‑fire simulations, both navies seek to deepen tactical cooperation and share best practices in the Indo‑Pacific region.
Officials from the Indian Ministry of Defence and the Russian Ministry of Defence welcomed the ship’s entry into Vladivostok, noting that the exercise underscores the strategic partnership between the two countries. The presence of INS Sahyadri also highlights India’s growing engagement in the Pacific maritime domain.
The frigate is expected to remain in Vladivostok for a brief period before sailing to the designated exercise area, where it will operate alongside Russian vessels as part of the INDRA‑2026 fleet.
INDRA‑2026 is a recurring joint exercise that brings together surface combatants, submarines and maritime patrol aircraft from India and Russia. By conducting coordinated maneuvers, anti‑submarine drills and live‑fire simulations, both navies seek to deepen tactical cooperation and share best practices in the Indo‑Pacific region.
Officials from the Indian Ministry of Defence and the Russian Ministry of Defence welcomed the ship’s entry into Vladivostok, noting that the exercise underscores the strategic partnership between the two countries. The presence of INS Sahyadri also highlights India’s growing engagement in the Pacific maritime domain.
The frigate is expected to remain in Vladivostok for a brief period before sailing to the designated exercise area, where it will operate alongside Russian vessels as part of the INDRA‑2026 fleet.