About Delhi Defence Dialogue (DDD):
- It is a flagship platform of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) for addressing the multifaceted challenges of defence and security in India.
- Organised annually, the DDD brings together government officials, military leaders, defence experts, industry representatives, and international delegates to engage in constructive dialogue and exchange ideas.
- The inaugural edition of the DDD was held in 2024.
- The platform is designed to discuss the evolving landscape of international security and defence strategies, with a focus on India’s defence.
- DDD serves as a critical forum for addressing the need for a robust defence strategy that not only addresses immediate threats but also anticipates future challenges.
- DDD 2026:
- It is the third edition of the dialogue.
- Location: New Delhi
- Theme: “Defence Reforms, Aatmanirbharta, Collaborations and Exports”
Key Facts about Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA):
- It is a non-partisan, autonomous body dedicated to objective research and policy-relevant studies on all aspects of defence, security, and international relations.
- MP-IDSA was established as a registered society in New Delhi on November 11, 1965.
- Its mission is to promote national and international security through the generation and dissemination of knowledge on defence and security-related issues.
- It has a well-qualified multidisciplinary research faculty drawn from academia, defence forces, and the civil services, representing a diversity of views.
- The Institute conducts several national and international conferences every year and regularly holds round tables and workshops on important developments.
- MP-IDSA provides annual training programmes to civilian and military officers of the Government of India.
- Funding: MP-IDSA is funded by the Indian Ministry of Defence. It functions autonomously.
