A military exercise drawing together 19 nations and 35,000 forces begins in Australia
Summary
A large military exercise called Exercise Talisman Sabre began in Australia. The exercise involves over 35,000 troops from 19 countries. Chinese surveillance ships are expected to monitor the event, as they have in previous years.Key Facts
- Exercise Talisman Sabre is Australia's largest-ever military drill.
- Over 35,000 military personnel from 19 different countries are participating.
- The countries involved include the United States, Canada, South Korea, Japan, and others.
- The exercise started in 2005 and is held every two years.
- This year’s activities include locations in Papua New Guinea for the first time.
- Chinese ships have monitored these exercises in past years and are expected to do so again.
- The exercise highlights the defense relationship between Australia and the United States.
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting China during the exercise.
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