Australia hosts largest-ever military war games
Summary
The largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise in Australia is taking place and might draw attention from Chinese spy ships. Over 35,000 military personnel from 19 countries will participate, and the event will also occur in Papua New Guinea for the first time.Key Facts
- Talisman Sabre is a joint military exercise between the U.S. and Australia that started in 2005.
- This year's exercise involves more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 countries.
- Countries involved include Canada, Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom, among others.
- Malaysia and Vietnam are attending as observers this year.
- For the first time, some activities will happen in Papua New Guinea.
- Chinese surveillance ships have previously monitored these exercises and are expected to do so again.
- Exercise leaders plan to adjust and monitor operations in response to any surveillance.
- The exercise began just after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese started a visit to China.
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