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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held discussions with a senior US Indo-Pacific Command official, confirming the two countries’ growing strategic alignment in terms of regional security.
He met with General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander of the Pacific Air Force and Air Component Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, during which both sides underlined common regional security interests as well as a continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
“General Anil Chauhan, CDS, engaged with General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander, Pacific Air Force and Air Component Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command, reaffirming the deepening strategic convergence between India and the US. Deliberations underscored a shared resolve towards regional security and the enduring maintenance of peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific and beyond,” the Headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff posted on X on Saturday.
It further mentioned that both sides articulated a “clear intent to expand and operationalise” the scope, complexity and frequency of bilateral and TriService engagements.
“Recognising technology as a defining determinant of modern power, the partnership continues to evolve with enhanced synergy, capability and strategic foresight,” it added.
Earlier this week, General Chauhan met with numerous high-ranking UK military officers.
The CDS met with his UK counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, during which India and the UK underlined their shared determination to confront current issues ranging from global trade imbalances to rising cyber threats while achieving a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
“General Anil Chauhan, CDS, during his official visit to the United Kingdom, interacted with Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, CDS UK. India and the UK reaffirmed their shared resolve to collaboratively address contemporary challenges from global trade imbalances to emerging cyber threats while advancing a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific and harnessing accelerated technological transformation,” the Headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff posted on X.
“This visit will strengthen defence cooperation and strategic convergence, underscoring a shared commitment to global security, stability and resilience,” it added.
During his tour to the UK, General Chauhan met with the Commandant and faculty of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) to examine the changing global security environment, underlying trends, and strategic implications.
“He subsequently addressed the pinnacle cohort on the ‘Impact of Recent Conflicts on Military Strategy’, highlighting the changing nature of conflict, India’s strategic dilemmas and India’s role in shaping a stable and secure global order,” the Headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff posted on X.
Source: IANS
