A submarine has been spotted off the southeast Queensland coast this morning in the most recent sighting of heightened military activity in the sunshine state.
The sightings result from the upcoming international joint military exercise Talisman Sabre that's set to kick off in Townsville next week.
The biennial event primarily takes place in central Queensland and includes armed forces from the US, Canada, UK, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand.
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The Brisbane sighting comes a day after the ADF Director for Exercise Talisman Sabre, Air Commodore Stuart Bellingham, said Queenslanders might notice "high levels" of military activity on the states roads, water and airways.
There have also been reports of military craft flying over Surfers Paradise and Bundaberg.
"The exercise is the ADF's largest bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States designed to strengthen our alliance and improve our combat readiness," Commodore Bellingham said on social media.
"Be aware of high levels of military activity on Queensland roads, waterways, and in the air, before and after the Exercise."
"We're grateful for your ongoing patience and support."
The military exercise will also adhere to strict COVID-19 protocols, with many international troops currently or already undergoing two-week quarantine in Queensland, the Northern Territory and New South Wales before the exercise starts.
"Due to COVID-19, you'll notice fewer international participants this year compared to the past," Commodore Bellingham said.
Following state and territory guidelines, all forces entering Australia will comply with strict mandatory quarantine and travel requirements."
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