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Around 30,000 troops gather in Queensland for army war games

At a ceremony marking the start of Talisman Sabre 2017 on June 29

At a ceremony marking the start of Talisman Sabre 2017 on June 29 Source: AAP

Around 30,000 troops are in Queensland for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2017, a series of war games that will last until the end of July.



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