'Multination military exercise in Australia shows unity to China'

By Associated Press

Jul 22, 2023 6:00 am

CANBERRA: United States Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro said on Friday the major multination military training exercise launched in Australia sent a message to China that America's allies were cooperating to defend their security and democratic values.

Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a biennial joint exercise between the US and Australia, but has expanded this year to 13 nations and more than 30,000 military personnel.

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