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MOSCOW/NEW DELHI: Russia and India have finalised a five-year defence agreement allowing the deployment of military personnel in each other’s territories, marking a significant step in their longstanding strategic partnership.
Under the agreement, both countries will be permitted to station up to 3,000 troops on each other’s soil. The deal also extends to military assets, enabling the deployment and use of warships and aircraft within the host nation’s territory and airspace.
Media reports said the arrangement would allow up to five military vessels and ten fighter aircraft to be positioned in the host country, reflecting an expansion of operational cooperation between the two sides. The agreement falls under a reciprocal logistics framework designed to facilitate joint military exercises, training programmes, humanitarian assistance, and coordinated responses during natural disasters.
Vladimir Putin approved the legal framework for the intergovernmental agreement ahead of his recent visit to India, paving the way for its formal implementation. The pact will also grant both nations access to each other’s ports, airspace, and military infrastructure, including airbases and logistical facilities, allowing for greater interoperability between their armed forces.
Analysts said the move underscores deepening defence ties between Moscow and New Delhi at a time of shifting global alignments, while also enhancing their ability to conduct joint operations and regional security initiatives.
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