Australia is keen that India join its biggest war games ‘Exercise Talisman Sabre’ in 2023.
Meanwhile, the Quad group of countries comprising India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. are set to hold the annual Malabar naval exercise 2021 off the coast of Guam.
Australia was included in the Malabar 2020.
These maritime initiatives enhance synergy and coordination between the Indian Navy and friendly countries, based on common maritime interests and commitment towards Freedom of Navigation at sea.
Exercise Talisman Sabre
It is a biennial, multinational military exercise led by Australia and the United States.
Talisman Sabre 2021, was the largest bilateral combined training activity between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the U.S. military.
The other countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and U.K.