India, Russia to hold joint military 'INDRA-21' exercise next month
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New Delhi, July 27: The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday stated the 12th edition of the Indo-Russia joint military exercise (INDRA) will be held at Volgograd city in Russia next month. The 13-day exercise will commence on August 1.
"12th Edition of Indo-Russia joint military Exercise INDRA 2021 will be held at Volgograd, Russia from 01 to 13 August 2021," the MoD said. The exercise will entail the conduct of counter-terror operations under the United Nations mandate by a joint force against international terror groups
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According to the Indian Army, 250 personnel from both nations will form part of the exercise.
"The Indian Army contingent comprising of a Mechanised Infantry Battalion underwent rigorous training at different locations in India to refine their drills for participation in the joint exercise," the statement said.
Exercise INDRA-21 will further strengthen mutual confidence and interoperability between the Indian and Russian Armies and enable sharing of best practices between the contingents of both countries, the army noted.
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The exercise will be yet another milestone in strengthening security cooperation and will serve to reinforce the longstanding bond of friendship between India and Russia, it added.
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