"Massive Multinational Military Exercise in Australia Sends Strong Message to China"

The major multinational military exercise, Talisman Sabre, launched in Australia with the participation of 13 nations and over 30,000 military personnel, sends a message to China that America's allies are united in defending their security and democratic values, according to U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro. The exercise aims to enhance cooperation and interoperability among the participating countries' defense forces. Del Toro and his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, also expressed optimism about the progress of the AUKUS deal, which will provide Australia with U.S. nuclear-powered submarines.