The meeting comes as India and Russia expand military cooperation, with support for Russian-origin equipment and training on the agenda<\/p>\n
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth is in Russia on a three-day official visit through Friday, where he will hold talks with Russian Land Forces chief Colonel General Andrei Mordvichev as the two countries deepen military cooperation.\u00a0One of the key topics on Seth\u2019s agenda is the availability of spare parts and supplies for Russian-origin military equipment in service with the Indian Army. The issue is also critical for the many upgrade programs New Delhi is running to extend the service life of some Russian hardware, such as the T90 Bhishma tanks.Russia accounted for 40% of India\u2019s arms imports over 2021 to 2025, making it the largest supplier over that period, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute data. In March, India signed a $46 million contract with Russia\u2019s Rosoboronexport to procure the Tunguska air defense missile systems for the Indian Army. Seth\u2019s talks with Mordvichev are expected to cover professional military cooperation, training, and other areas of mutual interest. He is also scheduled to visit Russia\u2019s National Defense Control Centre in Moscow and meet senior Defense Ministry officials, including Deputy Defense Minister Vasily Osmakov, whose portfolio covers defense industry and procurement.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcf9 India Army Chief Pays Tribute At Moscow\u2019s Tomb Of Unknown SoldierGen Dhiraj Seth began his Russia visit by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden, honouring fallen soldiers.The ceremony was held on Wednesday alongside senior Russian Ground\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/x67sm8nV79\u2014 RT_India (@RT_India_news) September 17, 2026 <\/p>\n
The India-Russia defense relationship has expanded beyond equipment purchases to joint production and technology cooperation, including projects such as the BrahMos missile. India and Russia also conduct regular military exercises, including the Indra series, which is a part of bilateral defense cooperation since 2003.<\/p>\n
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Seth\u2019s visit comes days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across political, economic, defense, energy, space and other sectors during their September 11 meeting.
\nThe Indian Army chief received a ceremonial Guard of Honor and paid tributes to fallen soldiers at Moscow\u2019s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Indian Defense Ministry said the visit is aimed at strengthening the longstanding defense partnership and military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.Seth will later travel to St. Petersburg, where he is scheduled to visit the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy and meet its leadership and faculty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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