Talisman Sabre 2021

Photographer:LSIS Ernesto SanchezRelated Imagery:TS20210144Caption:HMAS Ballarat (right) and USS America conduct a replenishment at sea off the coat of Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.Mid Caption:Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 (TS21) is the largest bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States, commencing on 14 July 2021. A biennial exercise since 2003, held every two years, TS21 aims to test Australian interoperability with the United States and other participating forces in complex warfighting scenarios. In addition to the Unites States, TS21 involves participating forces from Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The exercise includes of a Field Training Exercise incorporating force preparation (logistic) activities, amphibious landings, ground force manoeuvres, urban operations, air combat and maritime operations. With Activities will peak over the period from 18 – 31 July across Queensland. TS21 is a major undertaking for all attending nations and demonstrates the combined capability to achieve large-scale operational outcomes within a COVID-19 safe environment. read lessFile Date:

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**DO NOT USE: ONLY FOR COURIER MAIL USE, THANK YOU** CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) Sailors aboard the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) send friendly messages to Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a fueling-at-sea between the two ships as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biannually for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shelby M. Tucker)**ONLY FOR COURIER MAIL USE**

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Republic of Korea Armed Forces Captian Soo Min Choi at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 (TS21).TS21 is the largest bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States and is on now through to the end of the month. Held every two years, TS21 aims to test Australian interoperability with the US and other participating forces in complex warfighting scenarios. In addition to the US, TS21 involves forces from Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and the UK. The exercise includes a Field Training Exercise incorporating force preparation (logistic) activities, amphibious landings, ground force manoeuvres, urban operations, air combat and maritime operations. Activities will peak from 18-31 July across Queensland. TS21 is a major undertaking for all attending nations and demonstrates the combined capability to achieve large-scale operational outcomes within a COVID-19 safe environment. Picture: Lauren Larking

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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), during Talisman Sabre on July 17, 2021. The F-35B Lightning IIÃ¢â¬â¢s fifth generation strike fighter capabilities bring more lethality and flexibility to combat commanders than any other aircraft platform. Australian and U.S. forces combine biannually for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John Tetrault)

On-board ships in Australia for Talisman Sabre

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an EA-18G Growler and a F/A-18F Super Hornet both performed separate emergency landings at RAAF Base Amberley on Thursday.

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Air Warfare Destroyer NUSHIP Sydney sails through Sydney Heads and enters her namesake harbour for the first time on 27 March 2020. *** Local Caption *** NUSHIP Sydney arrived in her namesake city for the first time on 27 March 2020, 36 years to the day since the last warship to carry the name arrived in Sydney. The 147-metre long Air Warfare Destroyer came alongside her new homeport at Garden Island in Sydney following the transit from Osborne in South Australia where she was built. Sydney is the last of three Hobart Class vessels built for the Royal Australian Navy and is based on the Navantia F100 frigate design. She is equipped with advanced combat systems, providing the ship with the layered defensive and offensive capabilities required to counter conventional asymmetrical threats. Sydney will commission into the Royal Australian Navy in May 2020. Her sister ships Hobart and Brisbane commissioned in 2017 and 2018 respectively.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Szombathelyi, an aircrew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conducts a drogue change prior to taking off in support of Talisman Sabre 21 from Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Australia, July 13, 2021. TS21, the ninth iteration and conducted since 2005, occurs biennially across Northern Australia. Australian, US and other multinational partner forces use Talisman Sabre to enhance interoperability by training in complex, multi-domain operations scenarios that address the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryant Rodriguez)

In pictures: Talisman Sabre war games

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