Introduction

Launched by the Indian Navy on 14 February 2008 at New Delhi, IONS is a voluntary forum uniting the navies of the Indian Ocean Region. It promotes maritime cooperation, mutual understanding and collaboration on issues such as Maritime Security and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).

IONS is structured around a Rotating Chairmanship, Biennial Conclaves of Chiefs and Working Groups. Past chairs have included India, the UAE, South Africa, Australia, Bangladesh, Iran, France and Thailand. The 9^th IONS Conclave of Chiefs saw India, once again, assuming the Chairmanship, from Thailand, for the period 2026-28.

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IONS 9 TH EDITION

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Logo

The Logo for the 9^th IONS Conclave of Chiefs' (IONS CoC) weaves together symbolism and spirit. At its core lies the official IONS emblem, gracefully embedded in the 'O', extended to form a stylised numeral '9', marking the occasion of the 9^th IONS CoC. The shaded hues of the Indian tricolour filling in the letters, echoes India's forthcoming Chairmanship of IONS. The framing National Flags of the member states reflect the diversity, equality and participation of all nations of the Indian Ocean Region.

Anchoring the composition is a Golden Reef Knot, a subtle maritime motif, which reflects enduring bonds and shared purpose, among naval partners.

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Events

History

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
It provides an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues, generating a flow of information among naval professionals that promotes common understanding and co-operative solutions.
This regional initiative has gained wide acceptance across the Indian Ocean, making it an unique endeavour.

History

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

It provides an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues, generating a flow of information among naval professionals that promotes common understanding and co-operative solutions.

This regional initiative has gained wide acceptance across the Indian Ocean, making it an unique endeavour.

Past Editions

IONS 9^th Edition

20 February 2026

India

IONS 8^th Edition

19 - 22 December 2023

Thailand

IONS 7^th Edition

15 - 16 November 2021

France

IONS 6^th Edition

22 - 25 April 2018

Iran

IONS 5^th Edition

11 - 13 January 2016

Bangladesh

IONS 4^th Edition

26 March 2014

Australia

IONS 3^rd Edition

10 - 14 April 2012

South Africa

IONS 2^nd Edition

10 - 12 May 2010

United Arab Emirates

IONS 1^st Edition

14 - 16 February 2008

India