Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026 officially commenced today following an opening ceremony that brought together forces from the United States, Australia, and Japan. Scheduled from May 29 to July 3, 2026, the exercise serves as a premier training venue to build a cohesive, multi-national force capable of operating seamlessly across the Indo-Pacific's complex environments.




Source: U.S., Australia, Japan begin Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026