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Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference

Overview

The 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) conference was co-hosted by Canada and the United States in Victoria from August 31 to September 3, 2026. The event brought together military leaders from approximately 29 to 30 countries, including NATO partners, Indo-Pacific nations, and delegations from China, France, and Japan.

Under the theme ‘Strengthening Collective Security: Navigating Challenges in a Dynamic Indo-Pacific Landscape’, participants discussed regional security, emerging threats, and cooperative defense frameworks. Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty noted that the responsibility to defend sovereignty is shared among nations, while U.S. Gen. Dan Caine emphasized the need for increased collective security through maritime awareness and information exchange.

Representatives, such as Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, engaged in multilateral discussions and bilateral meetings. These side meetings focused on strengthening defense ties in areas including maritime security, cybersecurity, military training, capacity building, and disaster preparedness.

Entities

Sampath Thuyacontha · Dan Caine · Jennie Carignan · Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) conference · Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference

Timeline

8 days ago

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Sri Lanka Defence Secretary attends Indo-Pacific security conference in Canada
Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary attended the 28th Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Canada to discuss regional security, maritime protection, and bilateral defence cooperation.
10 days ago

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Victoria hosts 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference
The 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference, co-hosted by Canada and the U.S. in Victoria, gathers military leaders from 29 countries to discuss collective security and regional integration.

Sources

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