Fast and furious: Carrier Strike Group 25's air element takes off on Talisman Sabre
British forces have been proving their worth on Exercise Talisman Sabre – a massive multinational exercise taking place in and around Australia.
F-35B Lightning jets have been taking off from the Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, to take part in one of the air elements of the three-week exercise.
Royal Marines Commandos, meanwhile, have been honing their pistol and close-quarters battle drills.
Nineteen nations and more than 3,000 British personnel are exercising in Australia as the UK-led Carrier Strike Group visits its Indo-Pacific ally.
The exercise is the biggest iteration to date, and tests a vast range of capabilities in various locations in and around the country.
Much of the maritime and air activity is focused on the Northern Territory and Queensland.
But Royal Marines Commandos from 42 Commando have been conducting building clearance training in a state-of-the-art training facility with their Australian counterparts in New South Wales.
Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 showcases the UK's enduring commitment to supporting security and stability in the region, keeping us secure at home and strong abroad.
The Carrier Strike Group is in Australia as part of Operation Highmast, the major global deployment that demonstrates Britain's strategic commitment to the Indo-Pacific.
From the Gurkhas to the US Marines to Australian Defence Force amphibious specialists, Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 serves as one of the deployment's key moments.
The exercise brings together multinational forces to strengthen and test how nations can work together to safeguard global trade routes and maintain regional stability.
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