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Advancing Maritime Cooperation: India’s Strategy for Science and Technology in the Indo-Pacific

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The Indian Navy is set to host the 2026 Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, centering on scientific collaboration and dual-use technological synergy to bolster maritime security and oceanographic research.

As the geopolitical significance of the Indo-Pacific continues to escalate, India is positioning itself as a central hub for collaborative maritime governance. The Indian Navy has announced the upcoming Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026, scheduled for November 3-5 in New Delhi. This year’s theme, 'Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific,' signals a strategic shift toward harnessing intellectual and technical capital to address emerging maritime challenges. The choice of theme is particularly significant given the dual-use nature of modern maritime technology. In an era where oceanographic data, underwater surveillance systems, and autonomous maritime vehicles serve both civilian research and defense purposes, fostering transparent academic and technological cooperation becomes vital for regional stability. By bringing together policymakers, oceanographers, and naval experts, the dialogue aims to create a framework that balances the protection of sensitive national security assets with the necessity of open scientific inquiry.

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