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Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness(IPMDA) Initiative” published in “The Hindu” on 7th November 2023
Why in the News?
Indian Navy Chief Admiral has said that the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative is a testament to the commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.
What is the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness(IPMDA) Initiative?
| Specifications | Details |
| Launched by | Quad grouping (India, Australia, Japan and U.S) at the Tokyo summit in 2022 |
| Aim | To enhance maritime security and shared domain awareness in the region via technology and training support. |
| Objectives | 1.To establish a comprehensive system for monitoring and securing maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific 2.To ensure the safety of critical sea lines of communication 3.Promote cooperation among like-minded nations in the region |
| Significance | The initiative will help the Indo-Pacific partners to rapidly detect and respond to a wide range of challenges such as dark shipping, humanitarian crisis among others. Note: Dark ships are vessels with their Automatic Identification System (AIS) – a transponder system – switched off so as not to be detectable. |
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