Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 has brought together over 40,000 troops from 19 nations, including the US, UK, Australia, and Japan, for the largest military drill in Australian history.
The exercise features dramatic airborne operations, live-fire missile tests, and joint naval maneuvers with US and UK aircraft carriers showcasing advanced fighter jets. The drills are widely seen as a show of force and interoperability among Western allies in the Indo-Pacific, sending a clear signal to China amid growing regional tensions. Notably, China was caught spying on the exercises, underscoring the high-stakes environment.
The event also marked the first operational use of several new missile and air defense systems by Australia and the US.
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