The joint Russian-Indian naval exercise, code-named Indra NAVY-2016, will be held from December 14 to 21, an official here said.
The Harbour Phase of the two phased exercise will be held from December 14 to 18 in Visakhapatnam, and the Sea Phase will take place in the Bay of Bengal from December 19 to 21, Xinhua news agency quoted Russian Pacific Fleet's spokesman Vladimir Matveev as saying.
The Harbour Phase will include table-top exercises, planning conferences ashore, official visit exchanges and sports and cultural events.
The Sea Phase will include various fleet operations, according to the spokesman.
The two countries have conducted several anti-terror drills since 2003, and in 2005 such exercises were named "Indra".
The Indra drills were also held in 2007, 2014 and 2015.
--IANS
py/vt
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app