Washington DC, May 8 -- Amid growing concerns over China's expanding anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, US Army Pacific Commanding General Ronald Clark emphasised the critical role of Multi-Domain Task Forces (MDTFs) in countering these threats.

Speaking on the potential deployment of MDTFs to Japan, General Clark highlighted their ability to integrate long-range precision fires, cyber, space, and information operations to penetrate and neutralise A2/AD threats.

Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Clark said, "Japan is also a treaty ally. The multi-domain task forces have exquisite capabilities across a number of domains. The focus of the MDTFs - and not just in their employment or deployment to Japan...