The Indian Navy will host the ‘Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion’ under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) on August 27-28, 2025, at Southern Naval Command, Kochi. This event aims to enhance maritime security and regional cooperation, engaging young naval leaders from 18 IONS nations. Key discussion themes include the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean, emerging maritime technologies, and future collaboration within IONS. Conceived in 2008, IONS serves as a crucial platform for dialogue among member navies, underscoring India’s leadership in promoting regional maritime security and cooperation, particularly following the recent IONS Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security.