INDO-RUSSIA BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE (INDRA NAVY- 15) IN FULL SWING AT VISAKHAPATANAM
New Delhi, 07 December 2015
INDRA NAVY is a bilateral maritime exercise
between the Indian and Russian navies and epitomises the strategic relationship
between the two countries. Initiated in 2003, the exercise has matured over the
years with increasing scope, complexity of operations and level of
participation.
The 8th edition of INDRA NAVY will be
conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 07-12 December 15.
The primary aim of this
exercise is to increase interoperability between the two navies and develop
common understanding of procedures for maritime security operations. The scope
of INDRA NAVY- 15 includes wide- ranging professional interactions during the
Harbour phase and a diverse canvas of operational activities at sea across a
spectrum of maritime operations.
During INDRA NAVY-15, the Indian Navy will
be represented by INS Sahyadri an indigenous frigate, INS Ranvijay, a guided
missile destroyer and INS Shakti a Fleet Support Ship. In addition, a
submarine, INS Sindhuvir, the P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Dornier
Short Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer and other
integral rotary wing helicopters are scheduled to participate in the bilateral
exercise.
The Russian Federation Navy (RFN) will be
represented by VADM RYABUKHIN ANDREY Deputy Commander of the Pacific Fleet and
ships from the Pacific Fleet, based at Vladivostok. RFN ships Varyag (cruiser),
Bystry (destroyer), Alatau (rescue ocean going tug) and Boris Butoma (fleet
tanker) are expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on 06 December 15 to participate
in INDRA NAVY-15.
The exercise will be progressed in two
phases viz; the Harbour Phase (07-09 December 15) at Visakhapatnam and the Sea
Phase (10-12 December 15) off Visakhapatnam. The Harbour Phase would encompass
table-top exercises and planning conferences ashore, prior progressing to sea .
The Sea Phase would include various facets of fleet operations.
INDRA NAVY-15 will help to further
strengthen mutual confidence and interoperability, and also enable sharing of best practices between both
navies. The exercise will be another milestone in strengthening maritime
security cooperation between the two navies and will also serve to reinforce
the long standing bond of friendship between the two countries.
INDO-RUSSIA BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE (INDRA NAVY- 15) IN FULL SWING AT VISAKHAPATANAM
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