Overview

• On July 31, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi met Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo to reaffirm commitments to maritime security and defence industry collaboration.
• Discussions highlighted planned expansions in naval interoperability through enhanced personnel exchanges and joint training exercises.
• Tripathi toured JMSDF units at Funakoshi Base and met the Commander-in-Chief of the Self Defence Fleet to align operational practices and command structures.
• Both sides agreed to pursue co-development of cutting-edge defence technologies, including AI applications and cyber resilience measures.
• The visit builds on their 2014 Special Strategic and Global Partnership and underscores a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.