Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra and Pentagon’s Colby convened to review the bilateral defense cooperation, emphasizing actionable pathways to enhance their strategic partnership, particularly following the Indo-US military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 in Alaska. Kwatra highlighted India’s commitment to leveraging their dialogue for advancing defense ties, while Colby affirmed the U.S. intent to elevate cooperation in line with Indo-Pacific security objectives. The discussions underscored the importance of foundational agreements such as LEMOA, COMCASA, and BECA, which facilitate collaboration across cyber, maritime, aerospace, and defense innovation. This meeting reflects a growing institutionalized relationship between India and the U.S. in defense, enhancing interoperability and responding to shared regional security challenges.