UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15th July 2025
India joins military exercise in Australia
Why in News?
- India is participating in Talisman Sabre 2025, a major multilateral military exercise hosted by Australia with over 35,000 troops from 19 nations.
Introduction
- India is one of 19 nations participating in Talisman Sabre 2025, a large-scale, complex military exercise being conducted under the leadership of Australia.
- The exercise commenced on Sunday, July 13, 2025, and will continue for three weeks, marking the 11th iteration of this biennial event.
- The drill is recognized as Australia’s largest and most sophisticated warfighting exercise, bringing together more than 35,000 military personnel across multiple terrains and domains of warfare.
Participating Nations:
A total of 19 nations are actively participating, while 2 nations (Malaysia and Vietnam) are attending as observers.
Participating countries:
- Australia (Host)
- United States, Canada, Fiji, France
- Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand
- Norway, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
- Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, United Kingdom
Observer nations:
- Malaysia, Vietnam
Exercise Locations and Scope:
The military operations will take place across multiple locations in Australia, including:
- Queensland
- Northern Territory
- Western Australia
- New South Wales
- Christmas Island
For the first time, activities will also extend outside Australian territory into Papua New Guinea, expanding the regional outreach of the exercise and reflecting broader Indo-Pacific engagement.
Key Features of Talisman Sabre 2025:
- Live-Fire Exercises: The drill will include actual use of weapons systems to simulate real combat situations.
- Field Training Activities: Troops will engage in combat simulations that test coordination, maneuverability, and logistical operations under combat-like conditions.
- Force Preparation Activities: Troops will undergo readiness checks and logistical preparations before entering joint field operations.
- Amphibious Landings: Naval forces will demonstrate their capability to land troops and equipment on hostile or contested shores.
- Ground Force Manoeuvres: Ground forces will participate in strategic movement and deployment exercises.
- Air Combat and Maritime Operations: Simulated aerial dogfights and joint naval missions will be conducted, including anti-submarine and fleet protection drills.
- Introduction of New Defence Capabilities:
- UH-60M Black Hawks: A new generation of utility helicopters with improved avionics and performance.
- Precision Strike Missile (PrSM): A long-range missile system intended to enhance strike capabilities and strategic deterrence.
Significance of India's Participation:
India’s involvement in Talisman Sabre 2025 is reflective of its growing commitment to regional security architecture and multilateral defence cooperation, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise aligns with India’s strategic interests in:
- Enhancing interoperability with friendly foreign forces.
- Strengthening defence diplomacy.
- Supporting a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
Leadership and Command Presence:
The official opening ceremony was conducted at Garden Island, Sydney, with:
- Vice-Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Royal Australian Navy, and
- Lieutenant General Joel B. Vowell, Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific, jointly presiding over the inauguration.
Conclusion:
Talisman Sabre 2025 represents an important multinational defence initiative, promoting military cooperation, regional stability, and preparedness against emerging security challenges.
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For Indian Exporters
- These reforms reduce transaction costs and compliance hurdles
- Encourage a more competitive and efficient export environment
- Promote value addition in key sectors like leather
For Tamil Nadu
- The reforms particularly benefit the state’s leather industry, a major contributor to employment and exports
- Boost the marketability of GI-tagged E.I. leather, enhancing rural and traditional industries
For Trade Policy
- These decisions indicate a shift from regulatory controls to policy facilitation
Reinforce the goals of Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and India’s ambition to become a leading export power
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India’s rank as the world’s largest economy varies by measure—nominal GDP or purchasing power parity (PPP)—each with key implications for economic analysis.
