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IPRD 2026: The Navy's Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is the Indian Navy's yearly international strategic dialogue, held at the apex level with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) as the Navy's knowledge partner. Its 2026 edition opened in New Delhi on 3 November 2026 for three days, on how science, technology and academic links can strengthen cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
Last updated 4 November 20262 min read
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New card: IPRD-2026, the Navy's annual strategic dialogue with the NMF, opened in New Delhi on 3 Nov with a science and academic cooperation theme.
- IPRD
- Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue
- Indian Navy
- National Maritime Foundation
- IPMDA
- maritime security
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