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India-Russia pact allows troop, warship, aircraft deployment

India and Russia have signed a new strategic military pact allowing the deployment of 3,000 troops, warships, and aircraft on each other's soil.

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India and Russia have deepened their strategic military ties with a new pact that permits the deployment of up to 3,000 troops, warships, and aircraft on each other's territory. This agreement marks a significant boost in defense cooperation and enhances both nations' power projection capabilities in the region. The pact reflects growing alignment between New Delhi and Moscow amid global geopolitical shifts, potentially impacting regional security dynamics. Details of the deployment specifics and timelines are still emerging from the report.
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