New Delhi: India will participate in a multilateral joint military exercise in Russia from today to that seeks to improve interoperability and provide a platform to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures in the domains of conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations, officials said.
A contingent of the Indian armed forces, comprising 65 personnel, departed on Tuesday for Russia to participate in ‘Exercise Zapad’ to be held at Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, the Indian defence ministry said.
The contingent includes 57 Indian Army personnel along with seven personnel from the Indian Air Force and one from the Indian Navy.
ZAPAD 2025 is aimed at boosting military cooperation, improving interoperability and providing a platform for participating nations to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures in conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations, the Ministry added.
The week-long drill will focus on company-level joint operations in open and plain terrain, involving mission planning, tactical manoeuvres and special arms skills. It will also provide opportunities to integrate emerging technologies and operate in a multinational combat environment, it said.
India’s participation in the exercise is expected to strengthen defence cooperation with Russia and promote camaraderie among participating nations, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration and mutual trust.
