Indian Navy chief discusses deepening maritime ties, Indo-Pacific security with top US officials

Washington, Nov. 15 – Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, the chief of the Indian Navy, spent his week in Washington meeting top U.S. military officials to boost naval ties between the two nations.

He sat down with Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo‑Pacific Command; Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Lieutenant General James F. Glynn, commander of U.S. Marine Forces Pacific.

The talks confirmed the deep partnership that India and the U.S. share at sea. “These discussions reaffirm the strong and growing alliance between the Indian Navy and the U.S. Navy, reinforced by shared values and a commitment to an open, inclusive, rules‑based Indo‑Pacific,” the Indian Navy’s spokesperson wrote on the social‑media platform X.

Key focuses of the meeting

• Strengthening maritime security – Both sides reviewed ways to keep sea lanes safe, protect undersea infrastructure, and improve joint responses to emergencies.
• Better information sharing – Plans were discussed to expand the Indo‑Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) system and link up with India’s Information Fusion Centre for the Indian Ocean Region.
• Joint exercises – The leaders agreed to schedule more complex and frequent drills such as MALABAR, PASSEX, and exercises under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and MILAN frameworks. These will sharpen joint war‑fighting, logistics and sustainment skills.
• Emerging domains – The conversation moved to new areas like unmanned systems, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), cyber security, and space‑enabled operations to boost readiness at sea.

Admiral Tripathi’s visit took place from November 12 to 17 as part of a broader Defence Partnership aimed at keeping the Indo‑Pacific free and open. “India and the United States share a long‑standing maritime partnership rooted in mutual trust,” a Navy statement said. “The visit underscores our commitment to deepening cooperation with the U.S. Navy to realize a free, open, inclusive, and rules‑based Indo‑Pacific.”

The meetings are a clear signal that India and the U.S. will keep working closely to secure maritime routes, support humanitarian relief, and fight piracy and other non‑traditional threats—ensuring safe seas for all.

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