Cooperation in the field of Helicopter Engineering

• It includes joint manufacture of Kamov 226 helicopters on the lines of Make in India campaign.

Programme of Action Agreed Between for Localization of Manufacturing in India for Russian-Designed Nuclear Reactor Units

• It would felicitate construction of 12 atomic plants with involvement of local companies in India under the ‘Make-in-India’ programme.
• The cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy is a cornerstone of the Russia-India strategic partnership.

MoU on technical cooperation in railway sector MoU for construction of solar energy plants in India

• It was signed between Solar Energy Corporation of India and Russian Energy Agency regarding.
• MoU for Cooperation for geologic survey, exploration and production of hydrocarbons onshore and on the continental shelf of the Russian Federation.
• Similar agreement was also signed between Rosneft Oil Company of Russia and Oil India Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

About INDRA NAVY-15

• The primary aim is to increase interoperability between the navies of two countries and develop common understanding of procedures for maritime security operations.
• The scope includes wide- ranging professional interactions during the Harbour phase and spectrum of maritime operations during the Sea Phase.
• The Harbour Phase encompasses planning conferences ashore and table-top exercises prior to progressing to sea. The Sea Phase would include various facets of fleet operations.
• Indian Navy will be represented by: INS Sahyadri– an indigenous frigate, INS Ranvijay– a guided missile destroyer and INS Shakti-a Fleet Support Ship.
• It also is represented by INS Sindhuvir– a submarine, P81 Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Dornier Short Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer.
• Russian Federation Navy (RFN) will be represented by: 4 ships from Vladivostok based Pacific Fleet. They are Bystry-a destroyer, Varyag-a cruiser, Alatau-a rescue ocean going tug and Boris Butoma-a fleet tanker.

• The bilateral exercise would be held between Indian Army’s Infantry Battalion and Independent Russian Motorised Brigade from 7 to 20 November 2015.
• It would be conducted 2 phases, namely ‘Combat Conditioning & Tactical Training’ and ‘Validation’ phases.
• Both participating battalions would initially acquaint themselves with each other’s counter terrorism approaches including Command and Control systems, operations, arms and equipment.
• They would also focus on ensuring a high degree of physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedures.
• This joint exercise will also engage in variety of joint missions including joint planning, Search and Rescue, Cordon and Search operations, special arms skills and joint tactical drills.
• The bilateral exercise seeks to further boost people to people as well as military to military ties between India and Russia.