Australia hosts historic multi-nation military drills amid China-US tensions
Australia is hosting its largest-ever military war games, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, involving over 35,000 personnel from 19 countries, with activities also taking place in Papua New Guinea. The exercise, which began in 2005 as a US-Australia joint effort, is monitored by Chinese surveillance ships, amid ongoing regional tensions. Australian Prime Minister Albanese's visit to China coincides with the drills, highlighting strategic alliances and regional security concerns.