The Australia-Fiji defence partnership is evolving beyond traditional military cooperation into a relationship founded on trust, teamwork, and mutual respect. As part of the Talisman Sabre 2025 joint exercises, the Australian Army is collaborating closely with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), reinforcing shared commitments to regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
This partnership reflects a broader strategic imperative: fostering interoperability and defence capacity-building among Pacific Island nations while strengthening Australia’s engagement in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment. Training side-by-side enables both forces to prepare for complex challenges — from humanitarian assistance and disaster response to peacekeeping and maritime security.
Beyond the tactical benefits, Talisman Sabre provides a platform to deepen bilateral ties grounded in historical friendships, shared values, and a mutual interest in safeguarding a stable, rules-based regional order.
In a region marked by increasing strategic competition, such defence partnerships are critical pillars supporting peace, resilience, and cooperative security across the Pacific.