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Exercise Talisman Sabre

4th August, 2021 Security and Defence

Context:

  • Australia is keen that India join its biggest war games ‘Exercise Talisman Sabre’ in 2023.
  • Meanwhile, the Quad group of countries comprising India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. are set to hold the annual Malabar naval exercise 2021 off the coast of Guam.
    • Australia was included in the Malabar 2020.
  • These maritime initiatives enhance synergy and coordination between the Indian Navy and friendly countries, based on common maritime interests and commitment towards Freedom of Navigation at sea.

 

Exercise Talisman Sabre

  • It is a biennial, multinational military exercise led by Australia and the United States.
  • Talisman Sabre 2021, was the largest bilateral combined training activity between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the U.S. military.
  • The other countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and U.K.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/australia-keen-india-joins-exercise-talisman-sabre/article35708489.ece?homepage=true