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Indra-07 is the next edition of joint military maneuvers between Russia and India, which began with the first ever-joint Airborne Exercise (Indra-05) conducted between the two armies in Oct 2005, in the deserts of Rajasthan.
The theme of Indra-07 is Counter-Terrorism during which, the special airborne forces of the two countries would be jointly planning and conducting air and ground maneuvers to neutralize concentration of international terrorists in a third country, under a UN mandate.
The joint training, planning and tactical maneuvers will commence in Pskov on 11 Sep 07 and will continue for next ten days. The maneuvers will be conducted under the aegis of Russian 76 Airborne Division and will involve over 400 airborne special forces troops of the two countries; plethora of state-of-art battle equipment as well as a large number fixed and rotary wing aircrafts; the UAVs and the aircrew.
The maneuvers will be conducted in three phases culminating in a realistic simulated joint operational exercise involving surveillance, acquiring and assessing of intelligence; joint planning; multi-directional mass airborne insertion and tactical paradrop; regrouping into joint task forces and joint teams; followed by a series of counter-terrorist operations. The maneuvers will involve cross-country movement over approx 100 km post air insertion; assault crossing of a river obstacle; destruction of terrorist hides; extrication from the target area into neutral territory. The exercise has been structured so as to enhance interoperability and maximize mutual learning from each others rich combat experiences.
The Indian airborne forces from the Parachute Regiment will not only get an opportunity to showcase their combat skills but will also enrich themselves from the experiences, operational concepts and tactical designs and methodologies of their Russian counterparts. Joint command & control at all levels will also help the two forces in refining processes, procedures and drills so as to enhance interoperability. All this will lead to maximizing operational effectiveness. The Indra-07 will pave way for further up-scaling of military cooperation in terms of scope, content and enhanced participation in the years to come.
Objectives
-Develop and refine integrated planning system for employment in joint counter- terrorist operations.
-Determine rules of engagements and constraints viz, legal regime and manadate; HR concept or Law of war; collateral damage etc.
-Achieve process as well as equipment interoperability.
-Exchange combat experience to refine tactics, drills and techniques Scenario and Ex Setting.
-Counter-terrorism theme involving launch of joint airborne force under the mandate of UN for seeking and eliminating terrorist leadership operating from a neutral country, at their request
Command and Control.
-Overall Lt Gen NI Ignatov, Commanding General Russian 76 Airborne Division.
-Joint Ex Control ADG Inf, Indian Army with representative from Russian AB forces and Indian & -Russian troop contingent.
-Joint Safety and Control Organization.
The growing number of countries with whom the Indian Armed Forces have engaged in joint military maneuvers over the past few years, with the numbers reaching an all time high in 2007 are not only indicative of its Armed Forces willingness to enrich themselves from operational experiences of others and seeking to improve military interoperability. The trend is also indicative of the growing confidence, willingness and displaying capability by the Indian leadership to contribute to regional and global security not only through politico-economic interventions but, also through collaborative military engagements, as and when such need may arise.
Indian Participation
-AB Task Force & Combat Free Fallers 72 personnel
-AB Support Geoup (AirMech, AB ATGM, AB Engrs, AB Med) 24 Personnel
-Command and Control (Battalion HQ Elements) 28 personnel
-Air Crew (Airforce) and Observers - 38 personnel
-Vehicles, Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) and electronic surveillance including night vision devices.
General JJ Singh as Chairman COSC and the COAS will be leading a four member delegation, including the Defence Secretary and senior Army airborne operations and counter-terrorism operations experts to Russia from 16 Sep to 19 Sep 07. The delegation will witness the joint operational maneuvers on 17 Sep and 18 Sep 07 in the exercise area in Pskov. During his visit, Gen JJ Singh will inspect a Guard of Honour at the Russian Ministry of Defence and meet General of the Army YN Baluevsky, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces and First Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation.
The theme of Indra-07 is Counter-Terrorism during which, the special airborne forces of the two countries would be jointly planning and conducting air and ground maneuvers to neutralize concentration of international terrorists in a third country, under a UN mandate.
The joint training, planning and tactical maneuvers will commence in Pskov on 11 Sep 07 and will continue for next ten days. The maneuvers will be conducted under the aegis of Russian 76 Airborne Division and will involve over 400 airborne special forces troops of the two countries; plethora of state-of-art battle equipment as well as a large number fixed and rotary wing aircrafts; the UAVs and the aircrew.
The maneuvers will be conducted in three phases culminating in a realistic simulated joint operational exercise involving surveillance, acquiring and assessing of intelligence; joint planning; multi-directional mass airborne insertion and tactical paradrop; regrouping into joint task forces and joint teams; followed by a series of counter-terrorist operations. The maneuvers will involve cross-country movement over approx 100 km post air insertion; assault crossing of a river obstacle; destruction of terrorist hides; extrication from the target area into neutral territory. The exercise has been structured so as to enhance interoperability and maximize mutual learning from each others rich combat experiences.
The Indian airborne forces from the Parachute Regiment will not only get an opportunity to showcase their combat skills but will also enrich themselves from the experiences, operational concepts and tactical designs and methodologies of their Russian counterparts. Joint command & control at all levels will also help the two forces in refining processes, procedures and drills so as to enhance interoperability. All this will lead to maximizing operational effectiveness. The Indra-07 will pave way for further up-scaling of military cooperation in terms of scope, content and enhanced participation in the years to come.
Objectives
-Develop and refine integrated planning system for employment in joint counter- terrorist operations.
-Determine rules of engagements and constraints viz, legal regime and manadate; HR concept or Law of war; collateral damage etc.
-Achieve process as well as equipment interoperability.
-Exchange combat experience to refine tactics, drills and techniques Scenario and Ex Setting.
-Counter-terrorism theme involving launch of joint airborne force under the mandate of UN for seeking and eliminating terrorist leadership operating from a neutral country, at their request
Command and Control.
-Overall Lt Gen NI Ignatov, Commanding General Russian 76 Airborne Division.
-Joint Ex Control ADG Inf, Indian Army with representative from Russian AB forces and Indian & -Russian troop contingent.
-Joint Safety and Control Organization.
The growing number of countries with whom the Indian Armed Forces have engaged in joint military maneuvers over the past few years, with the numbers reaching an all time high in 2007 are not only indicative of its Armed Forces willingness to enrich themselves from operational experiences of others and seeking to improve military interoperability. The trend is also indicative of the growing confidence, willingness and displaying capability by the Indian leadership to contribute to regional and global security not only through politico-economic interventions but, also through collaborative military engagements, as and when such need may arise.
Indian Participation
-AB Task Force & Combat Free Fallers 72 personnel
-AB Support Geoup (AirMech, AB ATGM, AB Engrs, AB Med) 24 Personnel
-Command and Control (Battalion HQ Elements) 28 personnel
-Air Crew (Airforce) and Observers - 38 personnel
-Vehicles, Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) and electronic surveillance including night vision devices.
General JJ Singh as Chairman COSC and the COAS will be leading a four member delegation, including the Defence Secretary and senior Army airborne operations and counter-terrorism operations experts to Russia from 16 Sep to 19 Sep 07. The delegation will witness the joint operational maneuvers on 17 Sep and 18 Sep 07 in the exercise area in Pskov. During his visit, Gen JJ Singh will inspect a Guard of Honour at the Russian Ministry of Defence and meet General of the Army YN Baluevsky, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces and First Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation.
