Quad countries took part in back-to-back naval war games
- Quad countries took part in back-to-back naval war games.
- The Quad group of countries — India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S.—participated in back-to-back naval exercises.
- Exercise Malabar was conducted in Visakhapatnam from October 8 to 18.
- The Harbour Phase’ was held in Visakhapatnam, while the sea phase was held in the Bay of Bengal.
- Malabar 2024 Sea Phase shows the collaboration and engagement in the maritime domain between Quad countries.
- Exercise Kakadu, hosted by the Royal Australian Navy, was held from September 9 to 20.
- Nearly 3,000 personnel from 30 nations, ships from 10 countries, and aircraft from five nations took part in this exercise.
- Anti-submarine warfare and underwater domain awareness have emerged as major focus areas among the Quad partners.
