US Pacific Command Chief to Visit India To Deepen Defence Partnership

The Hindu · india

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, will visit India from October 3 to October 8, 2026. The visit aims to advance the U.S.-India major defence partnership and enhance military-to-military cooperation. Admiral Paparo is scheduled to discuss shared security priorities with Indian counterparts, including digital transformation, emerging technologies, and regional strategic stability. This engagement underscores the expanding defence and security cooperation between the two nations, focusing on interoperability and maritime security.