Overview
- Admiral D K Tripathi is on a November 12–17 visit focused on reviewing India–U.S. naval collaboration in the Indo-Pacific.
- He is scheduled to meet Admiral Samuel J. Paparo of USINDOPACOM and Admiral Stephen T. Koehler of the U.S. Pacific Fleet along with other senior naval leaders.
- The agenda includes enhancing mechanisms for maritime domain awareness and strengthening operational-level linkages between the two navies.
- Engagements will cover collaboration tied to India’s hosting of the next MILAN exercise and ongoing work within the Combined Maritime Forces.
- The trip follows a November 4–5 Military Cooperation Group meeting in Hawaii that advanced interoperability and affirmed a shared commitment to a free, open, inclusive, rules-based Indo-Pacific.