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ABOUT IONS

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues. In the process, it endeavours to generate a flow of information between naval professionals that would lead to common understanding and possibly co-operative solutions on the way ahead. India has assumed the Chairmanship of IONS on 20 Feb 2026.

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Maritime Challenges

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9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs, 20 Feb 2026

Host Nation: India

Venue: Visakhapatnam, India

Date: 20 Feb 2026

Indian Navy assumed Chairship of IONS from Royal Thai Navy after a gap of 16 years. The event saw participation from 33 countries.

IONS Working Group on Maritime Security Conference

Host Nation: India

Venue: New Delhi, India

Date: 23 - 25 Jun 2025

This flagship conference focused on regional maritime security, information sharing, and collaborative approaches to emerging challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.

IONS Working Group Meeting on HADR

Host Nation: Iran

Venue: Nowshahr, Iran

Date: 06 - 09 Oct 2025

IWG Meeting on HADR was held at Nowshahr, IRAN. It was co-chaired by India and Iran.

IONS Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion

Venue: Kochi

Date: 27 - 28 Aug 2025

ELPD was held at Kochi from 27-28 Aug 2025.

IONS Medical Conference on HADR

Venue: INHS Asvini

Date: 01 – 02 Nov 2025

IONS Medical Conference on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).

IONS Flagship Events

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) conducts high-level conferences, workshops, and panel discussions to enhance maritime co-operation, strategic dialogue, and collective security.

IONS HADR Conference Cards

9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs, 20 Feb 2026

Location: Vizag, Visakhapatnam

Hosted By: India

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IONS Medical Conference 01 - 02 Nov 2025

Location: Mumbai

Hosted By: India

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IWG HADR Meeting 06 - 09 Oct 2025

Location: Nowshar

Hosted By: Iran

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CONCLAVE OF CHIEFS (CoCs)

9th IONS Chair 2026-2028

INDIA

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Working Groups

IWG on Maritime Security

Co-Chairs 2026-2028

India

Iran

IWG on Maritime Security

IWG on HADR

Co-Chairs 2026-2028

India

Iran

IWG on HADR

IWG on IS&I

Co-Chairs 2026-2028

Australia

France

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ABOUT IONS

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)

Maritime Challenges

9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs, 20 Feb 2026

IONS Working Group on Maritime Security Conference

IONS Working Group Meeting on HADR

IONS Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion

IONS Medical Conference on HADR