Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi met with senior US military officials, including Admiral Samuel J Paparo, to enhance maritime cooperation between India and the United States. Their discussions focused on deepening defense ties, strengthening maritime security, enhancing interoperability, and improving responses to humanitarian and disaster relief operations. They reviewed collaborative mechanisms like the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness and explored coordination in emerging domains such as cyber and space-enabled operations. This visit underscores the enduring partnership between the Indian and US navies, reinforcing their commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region, which is crucial for maintaining stability and security in the area.