Inside the large-scale military exercise in Australia to counter China's influence in the Pacific
Inside the large scale Talisman Sabre military exercise in Australia that counters China's influence in the South Pacific. TOWNSVILLE, Australia -- For the next week 30,000 troops from the U.S., Australia, and 11 other countries will continue their joint training in different parts of Australia as part of the Talisman Sabre 2023, a military exercise that used to focus on the U.S. and Australia but now shows the growing interest other nations in the region and beyond have in countering China's growing influence in the South Pacific. The two-week exercise incorporates training on the ground, in the air and at sea, providing realistic training for how these militaries could work together if needed in the future. Originally a joint U.S.-Australia exercise, it has grown in scope in recent years and is expected to keep growing in the future. With 30,000 military personnel participating this year's exercise is the largest yet and reflects how countries in Asia and Europe see the...
