InternationalTuesday, 30 June 2026·The Hindu - International
US Pacific Command restored name in 2026; India-US military exercises remain frequent
Sergio Gor said the restored name of the US Pacific Command does not change the fact that India conducts more exercises with the US than any other country.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 29, 2026, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit that the restored name of the US Pacific Command did not matter, because India still conducts more military exercises with the United States than any other country.
Key specifics
- The remarks were made on June 29, 2026.
- The command in question is the US Pacific Command, established in 1947.
- It was renamed the Indo-Pacific Command during Donald Trump’s first term.
- The original name was restored earlier in June 2026.
- Sergio Gor said India has more military exercises with the US than any other country.
Exam lens
MCQ focus: defence diplomacy, US Pacific Command, 1947 establishment, 2026 renaming reversal, India-US exercises. TNPSC may ask the year of establishment or the sequence of renaming.