Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, is on an official visit to the United States from November 12 to 17, 2025, aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between India and the U.S. This visit includes discussions with senior officials from the U.S. Department of War and meetings with prominent naval leaders such as Adm Samuel J. Paparo and Adm Stephen T. Koehler. The agenda focuses on enhancing ongoing maritime cooperation, operational linkages, and information sharing, as well as addressing shared maritime priorities in the Indo-Pacific region. This engagement reflects the deep-rooted trust and shared values between the two nations, underscoring India’s commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific, while also fortifying the India-U.S. defense partnership in the face of evolving regional security challenges.