Underlining the time-tested long-standing defence between the two countries, India and Russia will take part in the 12th edition of the Indo-Russia Joint Military Exercise (INDRA) at Volgograd city. The 13-day exercise will start on August 1, 2021.
The exercise will entail conduct of counter terror operations under the United Nations mandate by a joint force against international terror groups.
Giving details of the upcoming event, officials said here on Tuesday, 250 personnel from both the 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.
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 the countries.
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.