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Why is the U.S. military conducting drills in Australia?

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The U.S. military is conducting drills in Australia as part of Talisman Sabre, a large multinational exercise aimed at showing force, unity, and preparing for potential geopolitical crises, with a clear message to deter territorial aggression.

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U.S. special forces join massive war games in Australia

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  • U.S. special forces are participating in Australia's largest ever military exercise, Talisman Sabre. 7s
  • Over 35,000 troops from 21 nations are involved, spanning multiple military domains. 19s
  • Australia conducted its first live-fire of a U.S.-supplied High Mars rocket system. 36s
  • Chinese surveillance ships are expected to monitor the drills, as in previous years. 49s
  • Exercises are being held in Papua New Guinea for the first time, signaling strategic expansion. 1m 8s
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U.S. special forces join massive war games in Australia

The message to Beijing is clear, any move to assert territorial control by force would come at a cost.

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U.S. special forces join massive war games in Australia

It's a show of force and of unity.

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U.S. special forces join massive war games in Australia

It's preparation, preparation for a potential geopolitical crisis when the call comes.

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