Russia approved the draft Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) with India.
About Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS):
- RELOS, the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement between India and Russia, aims to enhance military cooperation by streamlining logistics support.
- The agreement is designed to make joint operations and long-distance missions more efficient and cost-effective.
Operational Benefits:
- Ensures the replenishment of essential supplies such as fuel, rations, and spare parts to maintain continuous military presence in crucial areas.
- Provides berthing facilities for troops, warships, and aircraft.
- Applicable during both wartime and peacetime missions.
Strategic Advantages:
- Facilitates smoother utilization of the host nation’s logistics networks, enhancing the ability to respond swiftly to crises.
- Provides a strategic edge, reducing overall mission costs.
- Enhances India’s maritime outreach and influence in strategically important regions.
- Boosts Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and shared logistics facilities could enable better information exchange about maritime activities, enhancing situational awareness.
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