The deals, which include the procurement of MQ-9B Predator drones and the Indian Navy’s involvement in the QUAD Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA), have been pivotal in advancing India’s defence strategy and cooperation with the US.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasised that the Quad alliance is dedicated to improving the lives of people across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. In his statement, Blinken highlighted several focus areas for the security bloc, including increasing maritime domain awareness and preventing cyberattacks.