The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is participating in the largest-ever iteration of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 (Ex TS25) taking place in and around Australia and Papua New Guinea from July 13 to August 4, 2025.
Approximately 600 CAF personnel will participate in Ex TS25 with more than 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations for advanced multinational training.
“Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 is a clear demonstration of Canada’s commitment, as outlined in our joint statement with Australia, to deepen defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and strengthen our shared ability to respond to evolving regional and global threats,” The Honourable David J. McGuinty, stated in a press release. “This deployment highlights the Canadian Armed Forces’ expanding operational presence in the region and reflects our determination to improve interoperability with key allies and partners. Through this exercise, Canada is reaffirming its role as a dependable and engaged contributor to collective security in the Indo-Pacific.”
Ex TS25 marks Canada’s largest single deployment of military personnel to the Indo-Pacific region which will feature large-scale warfighting exercises, including firepower demonstrations, tactical sustainment rehearsals, and joint operations across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains. It will also be the first major exercise to involve a broad spectrum of Canadian Armed Forces capabilities deployed together, including personnel and assets from the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Canadian Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM), 3 Canadian Space Division (3 CSD), and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM).
Participation in Ex TS25 strengthens Canada’s defence cooperation with the Australian Defence Force and advances the priorities set out in the Joint Statement on Strengthening the Canada–Australia Defence Relationship.
“The Canadian Armed Forces are proud to contribute its largest contingent ever to Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25,” General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff stated in a press release. “Our participation in this exercise is a testament to our readiness and ability to operate alongside our international allies and partners, demonstrating we remain a strong and interoperable force.”