The biggest U.S.-Australia joint military exercise is a message to China, as explained by the U.S. Navy secretary. The American official shared his statement during an opening ceremony on a naval vessel in Sidney.
Biggest US-Australia Joint Military Exercise is a Message to China
According to US News' latest report, the last Talisman Sabre joint military exercise was last conducted in 2005.
This military activity, which is held every two years, will happen again this 2023. Officials said that the Talisman Sabre this year will be the largest one yet.
Because of this, U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said that the defense activity is a message to China that everything the U.S. and its allies do is tied by their core values.
"The most important message that China can take from this exercise and anything that our allies and partners do together, is that we are extremely tied by the core values that exist amongst our many nations," explained the official.
What To Know About Talisman Sabre 2023
Via its official website, the Australian government announced that the Talisman Sabre joint military exercise will start on July 22 and last until Aug. 4.
It is considered to be the 10th and largest U.S.-Australia joint military activity in history.
The Talisman Sabre 2023 will conduct numerous military activities, such as amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, air combat, and maritime operations, as well as field training exercises.
The military event is expected to involve over 30,000 troops and other military participants from 11 other countries. These include France, Japan, Fiji, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany.
With the massive size of the event, it will definitely show the force and unity of the U.S., Australia, and other allied countries.
The Talisman Sabre 2023 will be held in various parts of Australia; New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Northern territory, and many more.
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