US, March 21 -- The new military grouping, whose members include the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, focuses on the South China Sea.

New Delhi: Even as the Quad steadily strengthens its hold across the Indo-Pacific region, India may soon consider being a part of another key multilateral alliance that focuses on the South China Sea. The group in question is the 'Squad' - whose members currently include Japan, Australia, the US, and the Philippines. The group now plans to invite India and South Korea to join it.

The Philippines and Japan, which face challenges with China's growing military presence in the South China Sea, aim to counter Beijing and keep it in check, said General Romeo S Brawner, the Philippines' Armed Forces ch...