Global Military Alliances Strengthen Amid Rising China Threat
The US Navy's USS George Washington and the UK Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales met in the Timor Sea for joint operations during Talisman Sabre 2025, marking the first time these carriers operated together in this exercise since 2005. The event showcased advanced naval capabilities, including F-35 fighter jets, with participation from multiple allied nations, and is part of ongoing strategic deployments in the Indo-Pacific region.