# US-India defense partnership engagement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-india-defense-partnership-engagement
> Updated: 2026-10-05T22:55:40.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Pacific Command, began a six-day official visit to India in early October 2026 to strengthen the India-US Major Defence Partnership. The visit aims to enhance military-to-military collaboration and regional strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on digital transformation, emerging critical technologies, and defense energy resilience.

During the visit, Admiral Paparo engaged in discussions with senior officials from the Indian Ministry of Defence and the Indian Armed Forces. High-level diplomatic efforts included a dinner hosted by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at Roosevelt House in New Delhi. This event brought together top Indian military leadership, including Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani and other service chiefs, to highlight the “growing strength, ambition, and importance” of the bilateral defense relationship.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Admiral Samuel Paparo visits India to strengthen US-India defense ties

U.S. Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel Paparo is visiting India to strengthen the US-India Major Defense Partnership through high-level meetings with senior military leaders.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/admiral-samuel-paparo-visits-india-to-strengthen-us-india-defense-ties

### 2026-10-03: US Pacific Command chief visits India to strengthen defense ties

US Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel J Paparo is on a six-day visit to India to bolster defense ties, focusing on Indo-Pacific security, emerging technologies, and military collaboration.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/admiral-samuel-j-paparo-visits-india-to-bolster-defense-ties

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