Sunday, 4 October 2026 · Full edition

US Pacific Command chief Samuel Paparo arrives in India for six-day defense talks

Personnel of the Indian Navy and the U.S. Navy standing together on a naval base.
Personnel of the Indian Navy and the U.S. Navy standing together on a naval base. · Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet / Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0

What happened

US Pacific Command Chief Admiral Samuel Paparo arrived in New Delhi for six days of bilateral defense talks with Indian officials. Discussions focus on defense technology sharing, digital transformation, maritime security, and Indo-Pacific security integration.

Why it matters

The multi-day visit aims to expand practical military cooperation between Washington and New Delhi, prioritizing shared technology platforms and digital transformation across regional maritime domains.

Bigger picture

The engagement reflects broader efforts by the US and India to solidify their major defense partnership and align long-term strategic priorities across the Indo-Pacific region.

Watch next

Watch for potential joint statements or formal defense technology and maritime security announcements at the conclusion of the six-day visit.

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