An Indian Armed Forces contingent departed today to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 that will commence in Russia tomorrow. The seven-day exercise aims to enhance military cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for participating armies to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures in the domains of conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations.
In a statement, the Defence Ministry informed that the Indian Army contingent is being led by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment, along with troops from other arms and services. The contingent comprises 57 Indian Army personnel, seven from the Indian Air Force, and one from the Indian Navy.
The Ministry added that the exercise will focus on joint company level operations in open and plain terrain, wherein troops will undertake missions ranging from joint planning, tactical drills, and special arms skills. It will offer a valuable opportunity to hone joint operational capabilities, integrate emerging technologies, and operate in a multinational combat environment.
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