Indian Army makes historic debut at US Special Forces exercise 'Battle in the Bay'

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• A high-level Indian Armed Forces delegation led by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, and the seniormost serving Special Forces officer of the Indian Armed Forces, participated in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2026 held in Tampa, Florida, USA, from May 18 to May 21, 2026. India’s participation in one of the world’s premier Special Operations events highlighted the country’s growing stature as a global security partner and reflected its commitment to advancing multilateral defence cooperation.
• Read Full Story SOF Week 2026 was jointly organised by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the Global SOF Foundation.
• The event brought together military personnel, defence industry leaders, and strategic partners for discussions, exhibitions, and networking engagements focused on Special Operations Forces.
• According to officials, the event witnessed participation from over 28,000 attendees, more than 850 exhibitors, and representatives from over 70 countries, making it one...