Army chief Dhiraj Seth heads to Russia amid push to deepen defence ties
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth is traveling to Russia to discuss defense cooperation, including the procurement of new military platforms and the supply of spare parts. This visit signals a move toward deeper strategic ties beyond traditional buyer-seller arrangements.
Why it matters
Strengthening defense ties between India and Russia has significant implications for global geopolitical alignments and regional security in South Asia.
Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth will travel to Russia on Wednesday (September 15, 2026) for an official visit during which he is expected to hold discussions with the Russian military leadership on a range of issues, including new military platforms being offered by Moscow.
Sources in the defence establishment said Gen. Seth is scheduled to meet senior military leadership during the visit. The discussions are expected to provide an opportunity to review ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries from a land-forces perspective.
A key issue likely to figure in the discussions is the availability of spare parts and supplies for Russian-origin equipment currently operated by the Indian Army, sources said.
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