SYDNEY -- The navies of the U.S., Japan, India and Australia are converging for drills on Thursday, in another step toward cementing their Quadrilateral Security Dialogue alliance.
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Warships participate in the 2020 Malabar exercise involving the four Quad members: the U.S., Japan, India and Australia. © Indian Navy via AP
SYDNEY -- The navies of the U.S., Japan, India and Australia are converging for drills on Thursday, in another step toward cementing their Quadrilateral Security Dialogue alliance.