India-Russia to hold 12th edition of joint military exercise

India and Russia are going to carry out the 12th edition of the Indo-Russia Joint Military Exercise (INDRA) at Volgograd city in Russia in August.

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The exercise will entail conduct of counter terror operations under the United Nations mandate by a joint force against international terror groups. 250 personnel from Army of both the nations will form part of the exercise.

The 12th edition of the INDRA exercise will be yet another milestone in strengthening bilateral security cooperation.

It will also serve to reinforce the long-standing friendship between India and Russia.

The military exercise will further strengthen the interoperability and mutual confidence between the Indian and the Russian armies. It will enable the sharing of best practices between the contingents of both nations.