General Dhiraj Seth begins three-day visit to Russia to bolster defence ties

India-Russia defence ties Dhiraj Seth military cooperation Russian-origin weapons defence procurement

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has commenced a three-day official visit to Russia, running from September 16 to September 18, to strengthen bilateral defence ties and military cooperation. This marks the first visit by an Indian Army chief to Russia in six years.

During the visit, General Seth is scheduled to meet with Colonel General Andrei Nikolayevich Mordvichev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces, to discuss professional military cooperation and training. He will also engage with Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Sergeyevich Osmakov regarding defence industry and procurement. The itinerary includes visits to the National Defence Control Centre in Moscow and the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy in Saint Petersburg.

Key discussion points include the maintenance of Russian-origin equipment, securing spare parts, and evaluating new platforms such as the Pantsir-S1M air defence system and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles. The visit aims to transition the India-Russia relationship from a buyer-seller model toward joint research, development, and production of advanced defence technologies.

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Andrei Nikolayevich Mordvichev · Dhiraj Seth · Indian Army · Russian Ministry of Defence · Vasily Sergeyevich Osmakov

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[○ 1 SOURCE] This is the first visit by an Indian Army chief to Russia in six years. www.indiandefensenews.in
[● 2 SOURCES] The Army Chief will visit the National Defence Control Centre and the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy. desitalkchicago.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Discussions will focus on spare parts, air defence systems, BMP-3 infantry vehicles, and future battle tanks. www.indiandefensenews.in
[● 2 SOURCES] General Dhiraj Seth is conducting a three-day official visit to Russia from September 16 to September 18. desitalkchicago.com
[● 2 SOURCES] General Seth will meet with Colonel General Andrei Nikolayevich Mordvichev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces. desitalkchicago.com
[● 2 SOURCES] General Seth will interact with Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Sergeyevich Osmakov. desitalkchicago.com

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