India and Russia operationalize pact for troop and military asset deployment

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India and Russia can now station 3,000 troops, five warships, and ten aircraft in each other's territory under a recently operationalized pact. The agreement, signed in February 2025 and effective since January 12, 2026, allows for reciprocal access to military facilities for five-year periods, extendable by mutual consent. This pact, known as RELOS, aims to strengthen military cooperation, facilitate joint exercises, and support operations in regions like the Indo-Pacific and Arctic.


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