Russia and India have begun the Indra-2021 ground forces exercise, the second phase of the maneuvers that began with combined Baltic Sea activities by the two nations’ warships. The drills this year are reported to be targeted first and foremost at enhancing the parties’ counterterrorism skills.
The two nations’ expanding defense cooperation is anticipated to confirm its critical position in the Russia-India strategic alliance. The Russian-Indian drills, which have been going on since 2003, are taking place in the midst of growing terrorist threats in Central and South Asia. Notably, the emphasis on counterterrorism is rooted in Afghanistan’s growing conflict.
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