Core Points - The "Blade Shield-2025" joint military exercise, involving over 35,000 personnel from the US, Australia, and 17 other countries, aims to enhance political trust and military interoperability among allies in the Asia-Pacific region [1][4] - This exercise is the largest and most complex of its kind ever held in Australia, expanding its scope to include new areas and additional participating nations [4][5] Group 1 - The exercise will take place from July 13 to August 4, 2025, with activities occurring in various locations including Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, and Christmas Island [4] - A total of 19 countries are participating, an increase of 6 compared to 2023, with notable participants including Canada, Germany, India, and the UK [4][5] - The exercise will cover a wide range of military operations, including amphibious landings, air combat, and live-fire exercises involving various military assets [4][5] Group 2 - The exercise will incorporate new elements such as cyber warfare and AI military applications, reflecting modern warfare trends [5] - The US Army plans to test a new capability for pre-positioning equipment and supplies in the Pacific theater during the exercise [6] - The "Blade Shield" exercise is linked to the ongoing "Return of Forces to the Pacific" exercise, which involves nearly 300 aircraft and thousands of personnel [6] Group 3 - The US Army will conduct the first live-fire test of the "Typhon" medium-range missile system in the Pacific region during this exercise [9] - The "Typhon" system is part of the US Army's Long Range Precision Fires program, capable of launching various missiles with significant ranges [9] - The US military is progressively enhancing its medium-range missile capabilities in the Western Pacific, with potential future deployments of additional missile systems [10][11]
美澳启动史上最大规模“护身军刀”联演，多个“首次”值得关注
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-07-14 23:34