Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025

India, along with 18 other nations, is participating in Talisman Sabre 2025 hosted by Australia. Talisman Sabre 2025, Australia’s largest and most sophisticated warfighting exercise, commenced on July 13, 2025. This marks the 11th iteration of the major bilateral military drill.

Key Highlights of Talisman Sabre 2025:

• Participants: The exercise brings together more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 nations.
• Lead Nation: The drill is led by Australia.
• Participating Nations (Partners):
  • India
  • United States (U.S.)
  • Canada
  • Fiji
  • France
  • Germany
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • The Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Papua New Guinea
  • The Philippines
  • The Republic of Korea
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • Tonga
  • United Kingdom (U.K.)
• Observer Nations: Malaysia and Vietnam will attend the exercise as observers.
• Exercise Activities: This edition will feature a comprehensive range of activities, including:
  • Live-fire exercises
  • Field training activities
  • Force preparation activities
  • Amphibious landings
  • Ground force manoeuvres
  • Air combat operations
  • Maritime operations

(Source: TH)