Talisman Sabre

An eye in the sky
Air Force’s Sergeant Taryn Allen had a unique role and vantage point during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Radar systems put to the test
Air Force radar and satellite systems were an important capability tested during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.

Air Force capability flying high
There were a number of firsts for Air Force during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.

Exercise fuels learning
Flying Officer William Delchau said Exercise Talisman Sabre was an invaluable opportunity to consolidate his mission aircrew training.

Bare base filled with learning opportunities
Royal Australian Air Force personnel worked with their US counterparts at RAAF Base Scherger during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 (TS21).

Talisman Sabre wraps up
Along the coast from the Northern Territory to NSW, members of international forces caught their breath as Exercise Talisman Sabre drew to a close.

Family's triservice trifecta
Thailand-born Leading Aircraftman Chalin Sawangsri is the third generation of his family to serve in the military.

Mateship is key for this mighty soldier
3rd Brigade clerk, Corporal Rhian Mears relies on her mates to get her through.

Brisbane’s crew rolls into Sunday Sea
The crew of HMAS Brisbane take some well-deserved recreation time in a Sunday Sea tradition.

Four nations deter and respond together on the high seas
Four allied naval warships conduct air and anti-submarine warfare serials off the coast of Queensland during TS21.

HIMARS first for Australian and US Air Force
A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III is the first non-US aircraft to provide rapid air mobility to a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).

Replenishment at sea supplies a first for Brisbane
HMAS Brisbane conducted a replenishment at sea for the first time during Exercise Talisman Sabre.