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US ships on their way for war games

US ships on their way for war games Sydney Morning Herald Peter Veness June 18, 2009US warships are on their way to Australia in preparation for the Talisman Saber war games across the north of the country in July.The USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group, made up of three warships, has left Okinawa, Japan for Australia along with the 1,400 strong 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), private intelligence firm Stratfor reported on Thursday.

Essex’s arsenal includes Sea Stallion, Sea Hawk, Super Cobra and Huey helicopters, along with Harrier jets.

Talisman Saber (TS09) will involve 20,000 US personnel and 10,000 Australians…………………………

Green and peace groups are highly concerned by the biennial US-led war games, especially the involvement of nuclear powered US submarines and an aircraft carrier.

Peace group Peace Convergence says the war games are part of a broader US plan.

“The US is intent on upgrading and expanding its military capabilities in Australia,” the group says.

US ships on their way for war games

June 19, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized