Indian Army Deepens Defence Ties with Russia at 4th IRIGC Sub Working Group Meeting

By A Staff Reporter

St. Petersburg, Russia — The Indian Army and the Russian Land Forces reinforced their long-standing defence partnership at the 4th Indo-Russian Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) Sub Working Group (Land) meeting held in St. Petersburg from June 25 to 27, 2025. The high-level discussions focused on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in emerging military technologies and operational capabilities.

According to an official statement by the Indian Army, the interaction was marked by a strong emphasis on cooperation in niche and future-centric domains, including Drones, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), Electronic Warfare, and operational logistics equipment. These areas reflect evolving strategic needs and align with India’s push for technological self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

As part of the engagement, the Indian delegation also visited key Russian military institutions — including the Mikhailovskaya Artillery Academy and the 56th Guards District Training Centre in the Leningradsky Military District — offering valuable insights into Russia's training and artillery systems.

The meeting underlines the continued depth of India-Russia military relations, even as global defence dynamics shift. Both nations have consistently cooperated across strategic platforms, with land forces collaboration forming a critical pillar of this partnership.