An Indian Armed Forces contingent on Tuesday departed for Russia to take part in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025. The exercise will be held at the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy from September 10 to 16.
The Indian contingent consists of 65 personnel, including 57 from the Army, seven from the Air Force and one from the Navy. The Army team is led by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment, supported by troops from other arms and services.
Exercise ZAPAD 2025 is designed to enhance military cooperation and interoperability among participating nations. The drills will provide a platform for exchanging tactics, techniques and procedures, particularly in conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations.
The focus will be on joint company-level operations in open terrain, involving mission planning, tactical drills and use of specialised arms skills. The exercise also aims to integrate emerging technologies and improve the ability of forces to operate in a multinational environment.
