India and Russia Finalise Historic Defence Agreement to Station Up to 3,000 Troops in Mutual Territories

Russia and India have agreed on a new format for military cooperation: the countries will be able to deploy aircraft, ships, and military personnel on each other’s territory.

The corresponding intergovernmental agreement has already been published on the official legal information portal and entered into force on January 12.

Up to 3,000 military personnel could be stationed on each other’s soil at any one time, in a significant boost to defence cooperation between the two long-standing strategic partners.

The arrangement, revealed in an agreement published on Russia’s official legal information portal, also permits the deployment of up to 10 military aircraft and 5 warships simultaneously.

The deal outlines the rules for the reciprocal deployment of military units, naval vessels and aircraft, while also covering logistical, technical and operational support for forces hosted by either country.

The document includes 21 articles and will be valid for five years with automatic extension. It stipulates the cases in which military personnel may be sent to another country.

At the same time, the parties agreed to simplify the use of airspace and the entry of ships into each other’s ports.

Source - USI

 

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[JB]

The agreement was signed in Moscow in February 2025 and ratified by Putin last December. The author neglected to mention that it is currently under review and subject to upward revision in light of current geopolitical threats in the region.

 

[Gajanan Hirde]

Good as this will put pressure on USA to smoothen the relationship and not to bully India

 

[Gajanan Hirde]

The agreement was signed in Moscow in February 2025 and ratified by Putin last December. The author neglected to mention that it is currently under review and subject to upward revision in light of current geopolitical threats in the region.

The content is about the agreement. The reaction could have been a little patriotic. As we may have a strong back up ally.

 

[Gajanan Hirde]

The agreement was signed in Moscow in February 2025 and ratified by Putin last December. The author neglected to mention that it is currently under review and subject to upward revision in light of current geopolitical threats in the region.

As of April 2026, India and Russia have operationalized the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), allowing up to 3,000 troops, 5 warships, and 10 aircraft to be stationed in each other's territory. Signed in Feb 2025 and effective from Jan 12, 2026, this pact strengthens military logistics, joint exercises, and strategic acces