The joint military exercise “Indra-2025” strengthens cooperation between Moscow and New Delhi in the field of counterterrorism and modernization of India’s ground forces.
A video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense shows T-90S “Bhishma” tanks in action during the Russia-India “Indra-2025” exercise, held at the Mahajan training range in India. The maneuvers focus on enhancing counterterrorism capabilities and will continue until October 15.
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“Indra-2025” is one of the longest-running initiatives of military cooperation between the two countries, promoting the exchange of tactics and doctrines between the Russian and Indian armed forces. Participating units are carrying out coordinated attack drills, terrain reconnaissance, and defense operations in urban environments.
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The partnership between Russia and India in the armored vehicle sector has deep roots. In the early 2000s, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) — Russia’s main tank manufacturer — delivered a large batch of T-90s to India. With the company’s technical assistance, licensed production of the model was established on Indian soil.
Currently, the T-90 “Bhishma” and T-72M1 tanks form the core of the offensive power of India’s ground forces, operating across various strategic regions of the country. The “Bhishma,” an adapted version of the T-90S, features upgraded fire-control systems, climate sensors, and reactive armor optimized for combat conditions in South Asia.
The “Indra-2025” exercise reaffirms the importance of Russia-India military-technical cooperation and both nations’ ongoing pursuit of greater interoperability in security and counterterrorism operations.
Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense | Telegram @mod_russia | Wikimedia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
