The Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative, announced by the Quad grouping, is a testament to our commitment to a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific, Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar said, stressing that building networks and partnerships would be instrumental in ensuring the security and stability of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). On force modernisation, he said they were on track to be a 170 to 180 ships and submarines Navy by 2028.
“This initiative [IPMDA] seeks to establish a comprehensive system for monitoring and securing maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring the safety of critical sea lines of communication, and promoting cooperation among like-minded nations in the region,” Admiral Hari Kumar said in a conversation with The Hindu on the sidelines of the 4th Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) held from October 29 to 31 in Panaji. “We understand the significance of this region for global peace and prosperity, and we are dedicated to working with our Quad partners and other regional nations to make the Indo-Pacific a safer and more stable place for all.”
