Russia and India on Monday began the second phase of a joint naval exercise INDRA on Monday( 31 March 2025), according to officials.

The 14th edition of the Indian - Russia bilateral naval exercise, INDRA, is being conducted in two phases: The harbour phase, which was held from March 28 to 30, and the sea phase begins from Monday and will continue until April 2 in the Bay of Bengal.

• The exercise, which originally started in 2003, epitomizes the long-term strategic relationship between the two navies, according to the Indian Defense Ministry.
• The port of Chennai in southern India hosted an opening ceremony of the joint exercise.
• The event took place on board the Indian Navy’s destroyer Rana.
• The Indian Defense Ministry said the sea phase will witness advanced naval drills, including tactical maneuvers, live weapon firings, anti-air operations, and underway replenishment.