Russia and India flex military muscle in major war games

Russia and India began the “Indra 2026” joint military drills on Wednesday, deploying forces across Russia’s Ural region and Far East, with naval drills in the Sea of Japan. Running through October 23, the exercises will train troops in tactical maneuvers, command and control, artillery strikes against air and sea targets, and operations to retake vessels seized by terrorists. The war games underscore the deepening military partnership between Russia and India as the two powers continue laying the groundwork for a prophesied alliance.