What happened?
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit met US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo on August 27th, 2025 during the Chiefs of Defence Conference 2025 in Thailand. The two sides discussed ways to deepen defence cooperation, focusing on operational opportunities and joint initiatives to strengthen regional security.
Why it matters to India
The dialogue comes as India seeks to expand security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amid evolving maritime, cyber and counter-terrorism challenges. The Chiefs of Defence Conference conference, hosted by INDOPACOM and the Royal Thai Armed Forces, offers New Delhi a platform to engage multiple partners, boost interoperability, and reinforce its commitment to a stable and inclusive regional order.