Exercise Talisman Sabre is the largest military training event in Australia, involving over 35,000 personnel from 19 nations. It began in 2005 as a joint initiative between the United States and Australia and this year marks the first time activities are held outside Australia, in Papua New Guinea. Observations indicate that Chinese surveillance ships are expected to monitor the exercise. Australian Defence Minister noted adjustments will be made to the drills in light of Chinese activities, while Prime Minister Albanese asserted the national interest will be upheld during his visit to China.
This year, more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 nations are taking part in the drills over three weeks. Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest ever war drills in Australia, is under way and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships.
Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a biennial joint exercise between the United States and Australia. This year, it includes military personnel from 19 nations, and Malaysia and Vietnam are attending as observers.
Chinese surveillance ships have monitored naval exercises off the Australian coast during the last four Talisman Sabre exercises and were expected to surveil the current exercise.
The exercise, showcasing Australia's defence alliance with the US, started a day after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese began a six-day visit to China, where he is expected to meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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