**Summary:**
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), will visit Australia from July 26-28, 2025, to observe the 11th edition of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2025 (TS25). This multilateral training exercise, led by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Armed Forces, involves 19 nations. Six officers from the Indian Armed Forces are participating in TS25 as Staff Planners, contributing to Joint Operations Planning, Control, Safety, and Logistics. This follows Indian participation as Observers in 2021 and 2023. The participation demonstrates India's increasing role in multilateral defense diplomacy and its commitment to Indo-Pacific stability. CISC's visit includes engagements with senior military leaders from Australia and other participating nations, and observation of planned training activities. TS25 will showcase interoperability and joint warfare capabilities across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains, featuring live-fire drills, amphibious operations, and integrated field training. The exercise aims to support a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region and enhance defense cooperation. Release ID: 2148441.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defense.
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff: A high-ranking military position within the Indian Armed Forces.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit: The current Chief of Integrated Defence Staff CISC.
Australia: The country where Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2025 is taking place.
TALISMAN SABRE 2025: A multilateral military exercise led by the Australian Defence Force and the United States Armed Forces.
Australian Defence Force: The military organization responsible for the defense of Australia.
United States Armed Forces: The military forces of the United States of America.
Indian Armed Forces: The military forces of India.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Witness
Multilateral Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2025 in
Australia
Posted On: 25 JUL 2025 5:25PM by PIB Delhi
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will visit Australia on 26 – 28 July,
th
2025 to witness 11 edition of ongoing Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2025 (TS25). It is a premier
multilateral training activity led by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Armed
Forces and likely to see the participation from 19 nations, representing a wide spectrum of regional and
global partners.
Six officers from Indian Armed Forces are participating in the ongoing TS25 as Staff Planners at various
levels of Joint Operations Planning, Control, Safety and Logistics. Indian officers have earlier participated
in 2021 and 2023 as Observers. The Indian Armed Forces’ participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre is a
testimony to India's growing role in multilateral defense diplomacy and its active contribution to a stable
Indo-Pacific. The exercise presents an invaluable opportunity to deepen military-to-military ties, exchange
strategic insights and bolster India’s vision of collaborative security engagement.
During his visit, the CISC is scheduled to engage with senior military leaders from armed forces of
Australia and other participating nations, and witness various training activities planned under TS25. The
visit underscores India's commitment to enhancing defense cooperation and strengthening interoperability
with friendly foreign nations. It also reflects the growing stature of the Indian Armed Forces as a trusted
partner in fostering regional security and collective preparedness for future contingencies.
T25 will showcase extensive interoperability and joint warfare capabilities across air, land, maritime, space
and cyber domains. It will feature complex live-fire drills, amphibious operations, integrated field training
and realistic testbed for modern multi-domain operations in support of a free, open and inclusive Indo-
Pacific.
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(Release ID: 2148441)