June 30, 2025 10:28 PM
QUAD nations launch historic ‘At Sea Observer Mission’ to enhance maritime security
In a landmark initiative to bolster maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission.' The cross-embarkation mission, conducted under the Wilmington Declaration, sees two officers—including women officers—from each nation aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton, currently en route to Guam. This pioneering mission marks a significant step in operational coordination a...