Royal Marines joined the two allies and 10 other nations for Exercise Talisman Sabre to practise storming sea defences Down Under
Troops have taken part in the biggest joint military exercise between British, Australian and US forces.
Royal Marines joined the two allies and 10 other nations for Exercise Talisman Sabre to practise storming sea defences. Operations in and off Australia involved our troops defending the Indo-Pacific region. It comes amid fears China is becoming increasingly aggressive towards Taiwan and threats from North Korea.
Exercise Talisman Sabre, which began on July 22 and ended yesterday, aims to boost land, sea, and air forces’ ability to go into combat with other nations. More than 34,000 troops joined the 10th version of the exercise involving Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Korea and Tonga. It was the UK largest’s contribution to Talisman Sabre, and involved 150 Navy, Army and RAF troops.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region is essential. He added: “Exercise Talisman Sabre demonstrates the UK’s commitment to the region and strength of our ties with allies.” As part of the war games, UK marines boarded HMAS Adelaide, Australia’s largest warship, overseen by Captain Phillipa Hay, and conducted ship to shore landings.