The 21st edition of the India-US Military Cooperation Group meeting concluded in New Delhi today. The two-day meeting covered a wide range of topics, including capacity building, training exchanges, defence-industrial cooperation, and the advancement of joint exercises that bolster preparedness for conventional and hybrid threats.

The meeting was co-chaired by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lieutenant General JP Mathew, who represented India, and Deputy Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd, who represented the US. Senior officials from both countries took the opportunity to review ongoing initiatives and explore new areas of cooperation. Both sides emphasized the importance of the Indo-US defense partnership. They also committed to strengthening the strategic relationship through proactive engagement and enhanced interoperability.

They reaffirmed their commitment to expanding the scope of Indo-US military cooperation with a shared understanding of the dynamic challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region.