INDRA-2019

Ministry of Defence

WHAT

The second edition of bilateral tri-service Exercise INDRA – 2019 between India and Russia has begin on 11 December 2019 at Babina, Uttar Pradesh.

The exercise will be simultaneously conducted at Babina (near Jhansi), Goa and Pune.

 

AIM

• The aim of the exercise is joint training of troops in counter terrorism operations under the United Nations mandate.
• Exercise INDRA-2019 will further cement the long standing strategic ties between India and Russia.

 

FEATURES

• Mechanised contingents, aircraft, and ships of both countries are taking part in the exercise.
• Important lectures, demonstrations and drills related to counter-terrorism operations will be conducted.
• The exercise will include a five-day training phase with a comprehensive training course.
• INDRA-2019 will conclude on December 19 with a demonstration of the power of integrated warfare and the closing ceremony.

 

SIGNIFICANCE & ADVANTAGES

• It is an example of mutual coordination between the two armies to achieve a common goal.
• There will be training exercises on the land, sea and in the air during the Indo-Russian joint combat exercise.
• The armies of both countries will understand the best practices used by each other.
• There will be training exercises on the land, sea and in the air during the Indo-Russian joint combat exercise.

 

BACKGROUND

It was organized for the first time in 2017. INDRA 2017 was an important event for the two countries because both armies were celebrating the 70th anniversary of military friendship.

 

Source: PIB

 

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