The United States and Australian armed forces demonstrated advanced amphibious interoperability during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, held at the Port of Townsville in Queensland on 19 July 2025. In a major logistical operation showcasing joint capability, Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment worked in coordination with United States Navy personnel and Australian defense industry contractors from Depth Defence Logistics to load M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks onto a United States Naval Landing Craft Utility vessel. The operation marked a key moment in the ongoing multinational exercise, which is the largest of its kind in the Indo-Pacific region this year. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| Australian Army soldiers from 2nd Cavalry Regiment and US Navy personnel load M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks onto a US Navy Landing Craft Utility during Exercise Talisman Sabre at Townsville Port, Queensland, on 19 July 2025. (Picture source: Australia MoD) |
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