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Video by Sgt. Tyvel Clement

Talisman Sabre 21 MIM-104 Patriot Live Fire

U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs Office

July 17, 2021 | 2:12

Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, conduct a MIM-104 Patriot live fire. This marks the first time in history Soldiers have fired the MIM-104 patriot Missile in Australia, July 17, 2021, at Camp Growl in Queensland, Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. TS21 is a large-scale, bilateral military exercise between Australia and the U.S. involving more than 17,000 participants from seven nations. It is a demonstration of our strong alliance underpinned by deep levels of cooperation and trust built over decades operating and training together. TS21 advances the Indo-Pacific Pathways initiative to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability with allies and partners. TS21 also supports the U.S. National Defense Strategy by enhancing our ability to protect the homeland and address the full range of potential security concerns in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army video by SGT. Tyvel Clement)