Mission
The State Partnership Program supports the security cooperation objectives of the United States and the Geographic Combatant Commands (GCC) by developing enduring relationships with partner countries and carrying out activities to build partner capacity, improve interoperability, and enhance U.S. access and influence while increasing the readiness of U.S. and partner forces to meet emerging challenges.
The Indiana National Guard is building relationships that enhance global security, understanding and cooperation.
National Defense
The State Partnership Program is strategically important to our national defense. National Guard service members’ efforts make vital contributions to the Joint Force, executing our national defense strategy by advancing multinational understanding and support. The State Partnership Program helps position the U.S. to react effectively to anticipated or unanticipated global scenarios as they emerge.
- In 2024, the Indiana National Guard conducted a total of 56 security cooperation exchanges with state partners and combatant commands.
- The Indiana National Guard has consistent and valued partnerships with Slovakia, Niger, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and active-duty components of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
- As NATO and U.S. forces build presence in Eastern Europe, these alliances and partnerships around the globe provide an unmatched advantage over our competitors in ensuring security and stability around the world.
Indiana-Slovakia Partnership
Est. 1994
- Focus on activities that build partner capacity to contribute to NATO
- Four combined deployments in Afghanistan
- Over 330 total training exchanges
- Key efforts include F-16 and UH-60 support, Security Forces training, engineer support, and exercise participation
IN ANG, DCMA government flight representative makes historic F-16 delivery
IN ANG hosts Slovak Armed Forces during IRT Hoosier Care site visit
Indiana-Niger Partnership
Est. 2017
- Focus on activities that advance regional peace and security, and promote democracy
- Nearly 100 engagements since inception
- Leading efforts to enhance Nigerian Basic Training, Logistics and Medical capabilities
Indiana-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Partnership
Est. 2025
- Partnership is in conjunction with the Oklahoma National Guard
- Focus on advancing defense and security cooperation through joint initiatives and strategic engagements
Key efforts include:
- Facilitating air exercises and participation in coordination with U.S. Air Force Central Command
- Strengthening military readiness through shared training and best practices
- Promoting interoperability between forces to address regional security challenges effectively and efficiently
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