TOKYO -- The Quad security grouping of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India should have a standing maritime force, the former U.S. chief of naval operations said on Friday, calling for stronger engagement in the Indo-Pacific region to counter China.
Indo-Pacific
Quad needs 'standing force' in Indo-Pacific: ex-U.S. Navy chief
Gary Roughead calls for four-nation group to rotate command
Ships from Quad members Japan and India sail in a formation with Australian and U.S. vessels during exercises in 2021. © U.S. Navy
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