With reference to the visit of Admiral Samuel J. Paparo to India, consider the following statements: 1. Admiral Samuel J. Paparo is the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. 2. The visit is scheduled to take place in the year 2025. 3. The visit focuses on maritime security and regional strategic stability. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo to visit India to deepen U.S.-India major defence partnership

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 3 October 2026

U.S.-India maritime security and strategic stability: a key GS2 International Relations topic.

Why in news

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, is visiting India to advance the U.S.-India major defence partnership and military-to-military cooperation.

Background

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo is the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. The visit is scheduled from October 3 to October 8, 2026, focusing on maritime security and regional strategic stability.

Facts for Prelims

PostAdmiral Samuel J. Paparo: Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command
FactVisit duration: October 3, 2026, to October 8, 2026
FactKey focus areas: digital transformation, regional strategic stability, energy resilience, and maritime security

Prelims practice question

With reference to the visit of Admiral Samuel J. Paparo to India, consider the following statements:

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo is the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command.
The visit is scheduled to take place in the year 2025.
The visit focuses on maritime security and regional strategic stability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The visit is scheduled for 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of the U.S.-India major defence partnership in ensuring maritime security and regional stability in the Indian Ocean region.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Strategic alignment: Countering maritime threats through enhanced military-to-military cooperation and intelligence sharing
Technological integration: Leveraging digital transformation to enhance naval surveillance and maritime domain awareness

Keywords: Strategic autonomy · Maritime security · Defense diplomacy · Regional stability · Security architecture

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