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‘Biggest ever’: 30,000 people mobilized for Talisman Saber exercise in Australia

Several states in Australia will be involved in a major military operation, described in history as “the largest in history” involving approximately 30,000 military personnel.

Now in its 10th year, the biennial exercise Talisman Saber takes place mainly in Queensland from 22nd July to 4th August.

camera iconAustralian Army Chaplin, Major Gary Pope, 3rd Brigade Headquarters, provides field service to soldiers during exercise Talisman Saber 2021 at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland.Department of Defense credit: attached
Royal Marine Commandos patrol a sugar cane field in Ingham, Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 2021. July 14, 2021. Held every two years, TS21 aims to test the interoperability of Australia with the United States and other participating forces in complex combat scenarios. In addition to the United States, TS21 includes participating forces from Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The exercises include field training exercises incorporating military readiness (logistics) operations, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, urban operations, air combat, and naval operations. Activity peaks across Queensland from 18 to 31 July. TS21 is a major undertaking for all participating countries, demonstrating their collective ability to achieve operational outcomes at scale within the COVID-19 safe environment.
camera iconRoyal Marines patrol a sugar cane field in Ingham, Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 2021.Department of Defense credit: attached

The operation will involve about 30,000 Australian Defense Force (ADF) and US forces.

Military exercises also take place in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales.

They include “massive logistics, multi-domain firepower demonstrations, ground combat, amphibious landings, and air operations.”

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said the record-breaking exercise was a “real-life demonstration” of Australia’s alliance with the United States.

As part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2021, an Australian Army M113 armored personnel carrier and soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment provide security during a mock firefight in Ingham, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Talisman Saber 2021 (TS21) is the largest bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States, commencing 14 July 2021. Held every two years, TS21 aims to test interoperability between Australia and the United States and other participating forces in complex combat scenarios. In addition to the United States, TS21 includes participating forces from Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The exercises include field training exercises incorporating military readiness (logistics) operations, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, urban operations, air combat, and naval operations. Activity peaks across Queensland between 18th and 31st July. TS21 is a major undertaking for all participating countries, demonstrating their collective ability to achieve operational outcomes at scale within the COVID-19 safe environment.
camera iconAn Australian Army M113 armored personnel carrier carrying soldiers from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment provides security during a mock firefight in Ingham, Queensland as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2021.Department of Defense credit: attached
US Marines, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, land at Forest Beach, Queensland as part of an amphibious assault operation during Exercise Talisman Saber 2021. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Talisman Saber 2021 (TS21) A bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States, starting 14 July 2021. Held every two years, TS21 aims to test the interoperability of Australia with the United States and other participating forces in complex combat scenarios. In addition to the United States, TS21 includes participating forces from Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The exercises include field training exercises incorporating military readiness (logistics) operations, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, urban operations, air combat, and naval operations. Activity peaks across Queensland between 18th and 31st July. TS21 is a major undertaking for all participating countries, demonstrating their collective ability to achieve operational outcomes at scale within the COVID-19 safe environment.
camera iconUnited States Marines, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, land at Forest Beach, Queensland as part of an amphibious assault activity during Exercise Talisman Saber 2021.Department of Defense credit: attached

“Australia is thrilled to bring together more partner countries than ever before to host what will be the largest iteration of Talisman Saber to date this year,” he said.

“Talisman Saber reflects an enduring relationship between trusted partners and a shared commitment to a stable Indo-Pacific by maintaining a rules-based order.”

The MH-60R helicopter Nomad aboard HMAS Brisbane prepares to land after conducting aerial surveillance off Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 2021. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Talisman Saber 2021 (TS21) is the largest bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States, commencing 14 July 2021. Complex battle scenarios. In addition to the United States, TS21 includes participating forces from Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The exercises include field training exercises incorporating force readiness (logistics) activities, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, urban operations, air combat, and naval operations. Activity peaks over a period of 18 – . Crossing Queensland on 31st July. TS21 is a major undertaking for all participating countries, demonstrating their collective ability to achieve operational outcomes at scale within the COVID-19 safe environment.
camera iconThe MH-60R helicopter Nomad aboard HMAS Brisbane prepares to land after conducting aerial surveillance off Queensland during exercise Talisman Saber 2021.Department of Defense credit: attached
No. 6 Squadron EA-18G Growler aircraft and No. 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force line up alongside U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron based on Guam. fly with , during the Talisman Saber 2021 exercise. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Talisman Saber 2021 (TS21) is the largest bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States, commencing 14 July 2021. Held every two years, TS21 examines the interoperability of Australia with the United States and other participating forces in complex combat scenarios. In addition to the United States, TS21 includes participating forces from Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The exercises include field training exercises incorporating force readiness (logistics) activities, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, urban operations, air combat, and naval operations. Activity peaks across Queensland from 18-31 July. TS21 is a major undertaking for all participating countries, demonstrating their collective ability to achieve operational outcomes at scale within the COVID-19 safe environment.
camera iconRoyal Australian Air Force No. 6 Squadron EA-18G Growler aircraft and No. 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft fly alongside U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during exercise Talisman Saber 2021. increase.Department of Defense credit: attached

Brigadier General Damien Hill, director of the Talisman Saber exercise, said the 14-day exercise demonstrated Australia’s ability to receive and mobilize military resources.

“This year’s exercises will demonstrate our ability to bring large numbers of personnel and equipment into Australia from across the Indo-Pacific, integrate them into large exercise areas, and move them forward.”

Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, France, United Kingdom, Canada and Germany will also participate as partner countries.

The Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will participate as observers.

https://thewest.com.au/news/largest-ever-30000-personnel-mobilised-for-exercise-talisman-sabre-in-australia-c-10360467 ‘Biggest ever’: 30,000 people mobilized for Talisman Saber exercise in Australia

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