INS Sahyadri reached Port Darwin in Australia for Exercise KAKADU 2018: Details

INS Sahyadri reached Port Darwin in Australia for Exercise KAKADU 2018: Details, Purpose, Highlights

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri has reached Port of Darwin, Australia to participate in multilateral regional maritime exercise KAKADU=2018 conducted by Australia.

The INS Sahyadri was earlier deployed in the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean for over four months and had represented Indian Navy in multinational exercises MALABAR 18 at Guam and RIMPAC 18 at Hawaii.

Exercise KAKADU-2018 is the 14th edition of exercise scheduled to be held from 29th August to 18th September 2018. It is aimed at enhancing inter-operability and development of common understanding of procedures for maritime operations.

Exercise KAKADU-2018 will see the participation of 23 warships, one submarine, 45 aircraft, 250 marines and approximately 52 foreign staff from over 25 different countries including India and China.

Exercise KAKADU-2018 professional exchanges in the harbor and diverse range of activities at sea, including complex surface, sub-surface and air operations will be conducted for the sharing of best practices and honing of operational skills.

Indian Navy’s participation in KAKADU-18 will provide it an opportunity to engage with regional partners and undertake multinational maritime activities ranging from constabulary operations to high-end maritime warfare in a combined environment.

About Exercise KAKADU

Exercise KAKADU is premier multilateral regional maritime engagement hosted by Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and supported by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It was started in 1993.

Exercise KAKADU is held biennially in Darwin and Northern Australian Exercise Areas (NAXA). Exercise KAKADU derives its name from Kakadu National Park, which is protected area in the northern territory of Australia and located 171 km south-east of Darwin.