Opinion | Why RELOS Has Rattled US Strategic Community

RELOS agreement not only facilitates Russian naval access to the Indian Ocean but also grants Indian vessels, aircraft operational advantages in the Arctic & Vladivostok regions.

Source : ANI

The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement between India and Russia has sent shockwaves through the American strategic community. This pact not only elevates Russia to a status comparable to that of the U.S. military but also has the potential to significantly alter the dynamics of great power competition. Following the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) signed with the U.S. in 2016, India has since established military logistics agreements with key defence