Key Points
Russian delegation led by Major General Marchenko shares combat experiences
Visit coincides with Indra naval exercises off Chennai
Military exchange program deepens India-Russia defense ties
Bilateral cooperation spans training and maritime operations
During the visit, the delegation interacted with Lieutenant General AK Ramesh, Commandant, and CME, visited the faculty, exchanged best training practices, and shared their combat experiences. The visit is another step towards further strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.
In a post on X, the ADGPI Indian Army said, "A six-member delegation from the Russian Army led by Major General Marchenko Andei visited the College of Military Engineering, Pune, from 26th to 28th March 2025, as part of the Subject Matter Experts Exchange Programme. During the visit, the delegation interacted with Lieutenant General AK Ramesh, Commandant, visited the faculty, exchanged best training practices and shared their combat experiences. The visit is another step towards further strengthening Defence Cooperation between the two nations."
https://x.com/adgpi/status/1905585427878477975
Earlier, the 14th edition of the Indian and Russian bilateral naval exercise Indra, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, was set to take place off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025.
Since its inception in 2003, Exercise Indra epitomises the long-term strategic relationship between the two Navies. The exercise has evolved into a symbol of maritime cooperation, showcasing the two nations' commitment to enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy. According to a statement, the exercise is being conducted in two phases: the Harbour phase from 28 to 30 March 25 in Chennai and the Sea phase from 31 March to 02 April 25 in the Bay of Bengal.
The exercise will involve Russian Federation Naval Ships Pechanga, Rezkiy, and Aldar Tsydenzhapov, Indian Naval Ships Rana, Kuthar, and maritime patrol aircraft P8l.
These exercises and interactions are intended to enhance maritime cooperation, strengthen bridges of friendship, exchange best operational practices, and bolster diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Comments:
Rahul P.
Great to see our military partnerships growing stronger! Russia has always been a reliable ally in defense technology transfers 👏
Priya M.
I studied near CME Pune - such an impressive campus! Hope they discussed urban warfare tactics since Pune's terrain is perfect for that training
Arjun K.
While cooperation is good, we should be careful about over-reliance on any single country for defense needs. Diversification is key
Sneha R.
The naval exercises sound massive! Three Russian ships plus our own vessels - that's some serious firepower in the Bay of Bengal 🌊
Vikram S.
My cousin at CME said the Russian general was impressed with our bridge-building techniques. Military engineering exchanges like this are so valuable!
