US Pacific Command Chief Admiral Paparo to Visit India From October 3

The scheduled visit of Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, will focus on advancing the U.S.-India major defence partnership and deepening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.

Admiral Paparo will visit India from Saturday (October 3, 2026) to Thursday (October 8, 2026). According to the U.S. Embassy in India, he is scheduled to engage with his Indian counterparts during the visit.

Security priorities on the agenda

The discussions are expected to cover a range of shared security priorities, including digital transformation, emerging technologies, regional strategic stability, defence and energy resilience. The agenda will also include challenges posed by an increasingly competitive technology landscape.

The focus on technology and strategic stability comes as India and the U.S. expand their defence and security cooperation. Both sides are seeking to strengthen interoperability and cooperation across domains, including maritime security and emerging technologies.

“From emerging technology to maritime security, the United States and India are building a defence partnership equipped to meet the challenges of the future,” the U.S. said.

Significance for the Indian Ocean region

Admiral Paparo’s visit also underscores Washington’s continued engagement with India, as well as its enduring presence and interests in the Indian Ocean region. The visit therefore comes in the context of wider regional discussions involving maritime security, strategic stability and emerging security challenges.

The U.S. Pacific Command is responsible for military operations across the Indo-Pacific. It plays a key role in Washington’s engagement with regional partners on maritime security, strategic stability and emerging security challenges. Against this backdrop, the visit is intended to support the defence partnership and military-to-military cooperation between India and the U.S.

Source: The Hindu