Quad Nations Launch First-Ever 'Quad-at-Sea' to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Maritime Security

The coast guards from India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative titled 'Quad at Sea,' aiming to elevate operational coordination and interoperability within the Indo-Pacific region.

Originating from a decision at the Quad nations' summit in Wilmington, the mission aligns with a strategic vision for enhanced maritime security. The presence of officers, including women, from each nation aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton, currently en route to Guam, underscores this collaboration.

This unprecedented initiative under the Wilmington declaration exemplifies a step towards fostering a free, open, and rules-based maritime environment, echoing the principles laid out by Quad leaders, who continue to emphasize maritime safety and technological advancement through joint operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)