A major military exercise is currently underway across North Queensland.
Over the next week residents in Forrest Beach, Lucinda, Halifax, Ingham, Abergowrie and Mount Fox can expect to see ADF and partner nation forces training in and around these locations during this time.
Australia is hosting the exercise along with troops from the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea.
The Bruce Highway will also see increased traffic from convoys of military vehicles over the coming week.
Training activities may include the use of pyrotechnics, blank ammunition, movement of armoured vehicles and use of helicopters. We ask the community to be aware, but not alarmed by their presence.
The ADF sincerely thanks the residents from the many communities hosting various components of the exercise for their continued support.
This training is vital to maintain Australia’s world-class military capability, ensuring our ADF is a respected and professional fighting force, ready to protect and defend Australia and its interests.
Cairns News hopes there are no DEI troops taking part. We would not like to see their fingernail polish get washed off in the tropical rain.
