US Pacific Command Chief Visits India to Boost Defense Ties

TV9 Hindi · world

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Pacific Command, is on a five-day visit to India from October 3 to 8, 2026. The primary objective of this visit is to advance the Major Defense Partnership between India and the United States and strengthen bilateral defense cooperation. Discussions will focus on critical areas such as digital transformation, emerging technologies, and strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Both sides will also address maritime security and defense energy resilience, aiming to prepare their defense partnership for future challenges.