{
  "id": 8526654,
  "title": "Army chief’s military talks in Russia focus on artillery modernisation, capability development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/army-chiefs-military-talks-in-russia-focus-on-artillery-modernisation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:43:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/army-chiefs-military-talks-in-russia-focus-on-artillery-modernisation-capability-development/articleshow/134360116.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth embarked on a three-day visit to Russia, reinforcing the strong defence collaboration between India and Russia. During his trip, Seth engaged in crucial talks with senior Russian military officials and visited prominent military establishments. The primary focus of these engagements was capability development, training exchanges, artillery modernisation, and the sharing of operational experiences.\n\nIn Moscow, Seth met with General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, the Deputy Minister of Defence for the Russian Federation. Their discussions revolved around joint capability development, professional military exchanges, and expanding military-to-military cooperation. In another significant meeting, Seth discussed contemporary military advancements and ways to strengthen ties between the two armies, emphasizing training, capability development, and the exchange of professional knowledge.\n\nSeth's trip also took him to St. Petersburg, where he toured the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy. He engaged with the academy's faculty to discuss training methods and the modernisation of artillery. Notably, Seth was granted the rare privilege of firing the traditional cannon at the historic Peter and Paul Fortress during his visit.\n\nThe Army Chief's visit concluded on Friday, underscoring the enduring trust and mutual commitment of India and Russia to sustained military diplomacy, institutional exchanges, and mutually beneficial professional cooperation.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visits Russia for three days",
    "Talks focus on artillery modernisation and capability development",
    "Seth visits Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}