India and Russia conducted high-level military discussions under the India-Russia Inter Governmental Commission framework to deepen defence cooperation, operational coordination and long-term strategic military collaboration between both countries.

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• India and Russia successfully concluded the fifth sub-working group land meeting focused on strengthening military cooperation between the Indian Army and Russian land forces.
• The discussions were held under the India-Russia Inter Governmental Commission on military and military technical cooperation aimed at expanding bilateral defence collaboration.
• Both countries conducted detailed deliberations to improve operational synergy, mutual learning and overall military capabilities through deeper institutional cooperation mechanisms.
• The Indian Army stated that the meeting marked another significant milestone in reinforcing the long-standing strategic defence partnership between New Delhi and Moscow.
• The visiting Russian delegation also toured the Shatrujeet Brigade to explore additional opportunities for future defence cooperation and military engagement initiatives.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently confirmed ongoing discussions with India regarding defence manufacturing, space cooperation and fertiliser sector partnerships.
• Russia and India are also advancing plans for joint weapons production and expanded collaboration in future space exploration and defence technology programmes.
• A bilateral military agreement allowing deployment of up to 3,000 troops along with limited naval and air assets in each other’s territories became operational from January 2026.