India and Russia Sign Military Pact for Troop and Equipment Deployment
India, Russia ink pact to station 3,000 troops, warships and aircraft in each other’s territory
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India and Russia have signed an agreement allowing the stationing of up to 3,000 troops, naval ships, and aircraft in each other's territories. The Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) aims to enhance military cooperation and interoperability, particularly in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions.
- 01The agreement allows for the stationing of 3,000 troops, five warships, and ten aircraft.
- 02The pact is valid for five years and can be extended with mutual consent.
- 03It aims to strengthen military cooperation and logistical support between India and Russia.
- 04The agreement includes provisions for joint military exercises and humanitarian missions.
- 05It enhances access to military facilities, including airbases and ports, for both countries.
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India and Russia have formalized a significant military agreement, the Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), allowing the deployment of 3,000 troops, five warships, and ten aircraft in each other's territories. This pact, which came into effect on January 12, 2026, follows its ratification by the Russian Parliament in December 2025. The agreement aims to bolster long-term military cooperation, particularly in servicing Russian-origin military equipment and facilitating longer deployments overseas. It also encompasses joint military exercises, training, and humanitarian missions. Notably, the RELOS pact regulates logistics support, covering essential services such as port access, repair services, air traffic control, and the provision of aviation fuel and other resources. This agreement is particularly relevant amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, enhancing defense collaboration in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions while improving interoperability between the armed forces of both nations.
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This agreement enhances military readiness and operational capabilities for both India and Russia, potentially impacting regional security dynamics.
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