US Commander Flags Rising 'Coercion and Aggression' in Indo-Pacific

• Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, expressed concern over increasing 'coercion' and 'aggression' in the Indo-Pacific region.
• He highlighted the India-US defense partnership's unity of purpose to maintain peace through strength.
• Paparo noted the 'steeply upward trajectory' of the US-India defense relationship, particularly in the maritime domain.
• Both nations are committed to peace, security, sovereignty, freedom of navigation, and freedom of seas in the Indo-Pacific.
• The US commander applauded the Indian military's restraint during Operation Sindoor and its role as a net contributor to Indian Ocean security.