Indian CISC to Witness Multilateral Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Australia

Indian Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will visit Australia to witness the 11th edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, a multilateral training activity led by the Australian Defence Force and US Armed Forces. The exercise will feature participation from 19 nations and showcase interoperability and joint warfare capabilities across various domains. Six Indian officers are participating as staff planners, marking India's growing role in multilateral defence diplomacy and its active contribution to a stable Indo-Pacific.

In a significant development in India's defense diplomacy, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, will visit Australia from July 26 to 28, 2025, to witness the 11th edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 (TS25). This multilateral training activity, led by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the US Armed Forces, is expected to involve 19 nations, showcasing extensive interoperability and joint warfare capabilities across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains [2].

The visit by Air Marshal Dixit marks a growing trend in India's participation in multilateral defense exercises. Six officers from the Indian Armed Forces are participating as staff planners in TS25, indicating a deeper commitment to regional security and defense cooperation. This participation is a testament to India's increasing role in multilateral defense diplomacy and its active contribution to a stable Indo-Pacific region [2].

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 will feature complex live-fire drills, amphibious operations, and integrated field training. These exercises aim to test and enhance the capabilities of participating nations in modern multi-domain operations. The event is expected to reinforce the principles of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, which is a priority for many nations in the region [2].

This visit by Air Marshal Dixit underscores the strengthening ties between India and Australia in the realm of defense and strategic cooperation. It also reflects the broader geopolitical shifts and the importance of multilateral defense engagements in maintaining regional stability and security.

References:
[1] https://wamnnews.com.au/news/australia-and-uk-hold-ministerial-talks-to-deepen-strategic-and-defence-ties/
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chief-of-integrated-defence-staff-to-witness-multilateral-exercise-talisman-sabre-2025-in-australia/article69855758.ece