Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is on an official visit to the United States until November 17, where he will meet with senior officials from the US Department of War, including Adm Samuel J Paparo and Adm Stephen T Koehler. The discussions are expected to revolve around shared maritime priorities in the Indo-Pacific and enhancing collaboration through multilateral frameworks like MILAN and the Combined Maritime Forces initiatives. This visit underscores India’s commitment to strengthening its maritime partnership with the US Navy, reflecting a strategic alignment in addressing regional security challenges and promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The outcomes of these discussions could significantly bolster defense cooperation between the two nations.