Quad nations conclude maritime drills off Guam

The exercise featured complex drills focusing on anti-submarine and surface warfare, maritime interdiction, and aviation operations. The activity is conducted annually to deepen interoperability among the four nations comprising the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership, the Royal Australian Navy remarked in a statement.

Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Australia's Chief of Joint Operations, stated, “Through complex drills in anti-submarine and surface warfare, maritime interdiction and aviation operations, participating nations build the trust, interoperability and readiness needed to respond to our collective security challenges.”