A key US congressional panel is set to assess the India-US strategic partnership on December 10, focusing on India’s defense modernization, military interoperability, and technology cooperation within the Indo-Pacific context. This hearing, convened by the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, underscores bipartisan support for India’s role as a central player in US Indo-Pacific strategy. The meeting coincides with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi, highlighting the geopolitical dynamics at play. As both nations intensify collaboration on critical technologies under the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology, the hearing will further solidify long-term commitments to enhancing bilateral relations amidst evolving global challenges.