The United States Army performed a high -speed test with the Himars Rocket System on Christmas Island, Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, as part of the Talisman Sabre 2025 military exercise.
The action also involved forces from Canada and Australia and aimed to demonstrate the quick response and accurate attack capacity from remote places. Upon completion of simulation, vehicles and soldiers were removed from the area by a military transport aircraft.
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The training, according to the Australian Ministry of Defense, is part of the Operose project, which seeks to improve logistics and the execution of guided weapons attacks. Australian authorities defended the strategic use of Christmas Island, highlighting its geographical importance and the need to protect the territory and its inhabitants. Exercise reinforces cooperation between allied countries amid growing global tensions.
The movement occurs at a time of intensification of US and Russia military exercises. Recently, Americans also conducted similar operations in Alaska and Philippines. On the Russian side, President Vladimir Putin led the biggest naval maneuvers since the Cold War, with Pacific, Mediterranean and Arctic activities, indicating a preparation for large conflict scenarios.
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Milestone at #TalismanSabre25 !
The U.S. & Australia demonstrated enhanced precision strike capabilities with the first-ever PrSM launch from an Australian HIMARS.
A powerful signal of our commitment to a free & open Indo-Pacific.
Photo: Australian Army Cpl. Cameron Pegg &… pic.twitter.com/7DHqksHKCT
– US Army (@usarmy) July 25, 2025
