Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Quad Partners Conduct First Indo-Pacific Logistics Exercise
The Quad partners, which include Australia, India, Japan, and the US, recently conducted their first field training exercise as part of the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network.
This exercise took place from December 8 to 12 at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
The goal was to improve their ability to work together and respond quickly to natural disasters and other humanitarian needs in the Indo-Pacific region.
During the exercise, they practiced boarding a Japanese transport aircraft.
This is part of their broader effort to ensure peace and stability in the region.
China has expressed concerns that the Quad is aimed at containing it.
The Quad plans to continue with more exercises and training activities in the future to strengthen their cooperation.
Quad partners conducted their first Indo-Pacific Logistics Network Field Training Exercise from December 8-12 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
The exercise aimed to enhance shared logistics capacity for swift and effective responses to regional humanitarian needs.
Participants included Australia, India, Japan, and the US, focusing on interoperability and coordination.
Key activities included boarding a Japan Air Self-Defence Force C-130H transport aircraft.
The Quad plans to explore regular IPLN activities, including tabletop and field training exercises, in the future.
- Who
- Quad partners (Australia, India, Japan, US)
- What
- First Indo-Pacific Logistics Network Field Training Exercise
- When
- December 8-12
- Where
- Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
- Why
- To enhance shared logistics capacity for swift and effective responses to regional humanitarian needs
- Exercise Name
- Indo-Pacific Logistics Network Field Training Exercise
- Participants
- Australia, India, Japan, US
- Location
- Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
- Duration
- December 8-12
- Objective
- Enhance shared logistics capacity for humanitarian responses
- Key Activity
- Boarding a Japan Air Self-Defence Force C-130H transport aircraft
- Future Plans
- Regular IPLN activities, including tabletop and field training exercises