⇒ The 12th edition of Indo-Russia joint military Exercise INDRA 2021 began on 04 August 2021 at the Prudboy Ranges in Volgograd, Russia.
The closing ceremony of the Indo-Russia joint exercise INDRA was held on 12 August 2021. 250 personnel from both the nations participated in the exercise.
Aim:
Exercise was to facilitate joint training between Indian and Russian Armies to jointly plan and conduct counter terror operations under the United Nations mandate.
Focus:
The exercise was focused on unit level joint planning and conducts of anti terrorist operations. It included cordon & search operations, intelligence gathering and sharing, perception management, humanitarian laws and hostage rescue in simulated settings.
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.
During the validation phase, Mechanised Forces and Special Sorces practiced integrated live firing and specialised joint operations which included clearance of rebel stronghold in an urban setting.
The troops not only learnt about each others organizations, but also exchanged ideas and best practices being followed in Peace Keeping Operations under aegis of the United Nations. The conduct of such Joint Military Exercises is an important step to strengthen the relations between India and Russia.