From 1st to 13th August India and Russia held the 12th edition of joint military exercise in Russia’s Volgograd.
Key Points
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The exercise is named INDRA 2021. It aims to strengthen and develop the bilateral security cooperation of the two countries.
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This exercise is to reinforce the longstanding bond of friendship, understanding and cooperation between India and Russia.
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It necessitates the conduct of counter-terror operations under the mandate of United Nations by a joint operative force against international terrorist organizations.
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250 personnel from both the nations were to take part in this exercise.
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This exercise is to enhance the interoperability and mutual confidence between the Indian and Russian Armies
Indian Army contingent
The Indian Army contingent is to be a Mechanised Infantry Battalion that underwent rigorous trainings at various locations across India to refine their skills and take part in this India-Russia joint exercise.