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An Indian Armed Forces contingent has left for Russia to take part in the Zapad 2025 exercise. The team includes personnel from the Army, Air Force, and Navy. The drill aims to improve joint operational skills and counter-terrorism tactics. This participation reinforces defence ties between India and Russia.

Key Points: Indian Armed Forces Join Russia for Multilateral Zapad 2025 Exercise

  • Indian contingent includes 57 Army, 7 Air Force, and 1 Navy personnel
  • Exercise focuses on joint company-level operations in open terrain
  • Aims to enhance interoperability in conventional and counter-terrorism warfare
  • Strengthens defence cooperation and mutual trust with Russia
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Indian Armed Forces contingent departs for multilateral exercise Zapad 2025 in Russia

A 65-member Indian contingent departs for Russia's Zapad 2025 military drill to boost interoperability and counter-terrorism tactics with multinational forces.

"The exercise will offer a valuable opportunity to hone joint operational capabilities, integrate emerging technologies, and operate in a multinational combat environment. – Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, September 9

An Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 65 personnel departed on Tuesday for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia, to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025, scheduled to be conducted from September 10 to 16, 2025.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the contingent comprises 57 Indian Army personnel along with seven personnel from the Indian Air Force and one from the Indian Navy. The Indian Army contingent is being led by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment along with troops from other arms and services.

The multilateral Exercise Zapad 2025 aims to enhance military cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for participating armies to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures in the domains of conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations.

The exercise will focus on joint company-level operations in open and plain terrain, wherein troops will undertake missions ranging from joint planning, tactical drills, and special arms skills. It will offer a valuable opportunity to hone joint operational capabilities, integrate emerging technologies, and operate in a multinational combat environment.

Participation in Exercise ZAPAD 2025 will further strengthen defence cooperation and foster camaraderie between India and Russia, thereby reinforcing the spirit of collaboration and mutual trust.

- ANI

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Priya S
While military cooperation is important, I hope we maintain our strategic autonomy. Russia has been a traditional partner, but we must balance our relationships carefully in today's geopolitical scenario.
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Arjun K
KUMAON Regiment representing India! 🎯 These exercises are crucial for our soldiers to learn new techniques and showcase our professionalism on global platforms. Proud moment!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the tri-services participation - Army, Air Force and Navy all represented. Shows our integrated approach to modern warfare. The interoperability focus is particularly important.
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Vikram M
Russia has been our reliable defense partner for decades. These exercises maintain that important relationship while giving our forces exposure to different combat environments. Smart move!
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Michael C
The focus on emerging technologies integration is crucial. Hope our forces bring back valuable insights about modern warfare techniques that can be implemented in our own training programs.

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