INS Sahyadri Reaches Vladivostok to Join India-Russia Naval Exercise INDRA 2026

Key facts

• Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, on 10 October 2026 to take part in Exercise INDRA 2026, a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) scheduled from 13 to 18 October 2026.
• Exercise INDRA 2026 will feature a harbour phase followed by coordinated operational activities at sea, including professional interactions and maritime evolutions to enhance mutual understanding, operational coordination and interoperability.
• The deployment aligns with the Government of India's MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and carries forward the momentum of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held on 04-05 December 2025.
• Alongside operational engagements, social and cultural interactions during the exercise will foster camaraderie and people-to-people connections between personnel of the two navies.