IONS 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' concludes at Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on 27â28 August 2025 with delegates from 19 member countries.
Summary
The 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' under the aegis of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on 27â28 August 2025, bringing together young naval officers from 19 member countries. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, delivered the keynote address. The four sessions covered the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region, emerging technologies in maritime security, and the future role of IONS in maritime cooperation.
Key facts
- Dates / venue
- 27â28 Aug 2025, Southern Naval Command, Kochi
- Forum
- Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
- Participants
- Delegates from 19 member countries
- Keynote
- Vice Adm V Srinivas, FOC-in-C, Southern Naval Command
- Themes
- IOR strategic importance; emerging maritime-security tech; future role of IONS
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' held under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) on 27â28 August 2025 took place at:
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Correct answer: D â Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The panel discussion was held at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, with delegates from 19 member countries.