India, US Deepen Military Ties At Army-To-Army Talks In Hawaii

WASHINGTON, D.C.– India and the United States held the 29th edition of Army-to-Army Staff Talks in Hawaii, discussing ways to deepen bilateral defense cooperation and reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

According to the Indian Army, the talks were co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy) of the Indian Army, and Lieutenant General Joel Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of the US Army Pacific.

Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, the Indian Army said, “The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation, enhancing interoperability, expanding professional exchanges, and deepening military collaboration in support of shared security interests. Both sides appreciated the growing scope of Army-to-Army engagements and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India–US strategic partnership.”

The talks come amid continued efforts by New Delhi and Washington to expand defense and security cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. Military interoperability, professional exchanges, and strategic collaboration remain key pillars of the growing India-US defense partnership. (IANS)