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Strengthening Ties: US-India Defence Partnership on the Rise
US delegation discussed strategic security and operational readiness, including Op SINDOOR, highlighting growing US-India defense cooperation for regional stability, officials said.
- On Monday, U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor and Admiral Samuel J. Paparo visited Western Command headquarters in Chandimandir, Panchkula, Haryana, and met Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar.
- Receiving a comprehensive briefing, the delegation reviewed the Western Front perspective, operational preparedness, execution of Op SINDOOR, and the Indian Army's role in nation‑building and regional stability.
- Admiral Samuel J. Paparo said the US-India defence relationship is on a `steeply-upward trajectory`, and both sides seek to bolster defence ties, especially in the maritime domain.
- U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said the Indo‑US defence partnership continues to grow stronger, framing their joint efforts as key to a safe Indo‑Pacific.
- In a post, Gor wrote `A great visit with @INDOPACOM Admiral Paparo and @westerncomd_IA`, and Western Command noted the delegation photo in its social update; the report published February 17, 2026.
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