The United States Navy
04/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2024 09:00
31st Shipbuilding Quadrilateral Meeting to Foster Collaboration and Innovation Among Allied Navies
31st Shipbuilding Quadrilateral Meeting to Foster Collaboration and Innovation Among Allied Navies
10 April 2024
WASHINGTON - The United States Navy is pleased to announce the 31st Shipbuilding Quadrilateral (QUADLAT) meeting, taking place in Washington, D.C. from April 10th to 11th, 2024. This event will bring together representatives from allied navies and coast guards of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand to foster collaboration and share best practices in shipbuilding and ship repair.
"QUADLAT provides a valuable platform for open dialogue and partnership building among our allied navies," said Ms. Bilyana Anderson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Ships. "This year, we aim to leverage this opportunity to share experiences, highlight advancements in strengthening the shipbuilding and repair industrial base, and exchange lessons learned to enhance our collective capabilities."
The meeting will coincide with the 2024 Sea Air Space Exposition, taking place from April 8th to 10th, 2024. QUADLAT participants are encouraged to attend this leading maritime exposition, which showcases the latest advancements in maritime, defense, and energy technology.
"The Coast Guard is regularly operating around the globe with our partner nations. QUADLAT provides an excellent opportunity to share our collective shipbuilding experiences to maximize learning across all of our programs and create more global maritime capability." said RADM Chad Jacoby, USCG Director of Acquisition Programs.
The Shipbuilding Quadrilateral meeting underscores the commitment of allied nations to collaborative innovation and knowledge sharing. By enhancing strategic partnerships, these nations aim to maintain maritime superiority and ensure the readiness of their naval forces to address evolving challenges. The event supports Secretary Del Toro's call for a Maritime Statecraft encompassing a national, whole-of-government effort to build comprehensive U.S. and allied maritime power, both commercial and naval.