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. 

One of the key topics on Seth’s 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’s 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’s Rosoboronexport to procure the Tunguska air defense missile systems for the Indian Army.

Seth’s talks with Mordvichev are expected to cover professional military cooperation, training, and other areas of mutual interest. He is also scheduled to visit Russia’s 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.

📹 India Army Chief Pays Tribute At Moscow’s Tomb Of Unknown Soldier

Gen Dhiraj Seth began his Russia visit by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden, honouring fallen soldiers.

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The Indian Army chief received a ceremonial Guard of Honor and paid tributes to fallen soldiers at Moscow’s 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.