India

Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft reaches Australia’s Darwin to participate in Exercise Kakadu

The Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft, led by Commanding Officer Captain Ajay Kanwar, has reached Australia’s Darwin to participate in the 16th edition of Exercise Kakadu 2024.

The Indian Navy will participate in the exercise alongside more than 30 nations with the theme of ‘Regional Cooperation through Trusted and Proven Partnerships.’

In a post on X, the Indian Navy spokesperson stated, “#IndianNavy’s P8I aircraft led by Capt Ajay Kanwar, Commanding Officer, #INAS316, reached Darwin, #Australia to participate in the 16th edition of #ExKakadu 2024 (07-20 Sep 24). #IndianNavy will participate in the multinational exercise with over 30 nations with the theme Regional Cooperation through Trusted & Proven Partnerships.”

Australia’s biggest warfare exercise-Kakadu, incorporates warships, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft from attending countries.

“Kakadu is an important exercise hosted by RAN as it deepens relationships and interoperability between participating armed forces. Australia is a maritime nation which like its neighbours, derives prosperity from access to the sea – backed by a strong Navy and ties.” Chief of Australian Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond said.

“Kakadu provides an excellent opportunity for army men to exercise their professionalism in a range of tactical maritime activities. This year the focus would be on interoperability with greater integration of Australia’s international partners in all aspects of the exercise,” he added.

Building on the success of 2022, this year’s exercise will feature a multinational Exercise Control element housed at RAAF Base Darwin to coordinate air, sea and subsurface activities across the full spectrum or maritime warfare from mission planning and constabulary operations up to high end anti-submarine warfare and Air Defence exercises.

“There’s no economic security without maritime security,” Vice Admiral Hammond said.

“Each of the countries participating in Kakadu is united in this perspective and our shared commitment to keeping our nations safe, secure, and strong,” he added.

The at-sea exercise program is complimented by a harbour phase comprising of briefings, a Fleet Commanders and Senior Leaders’ conference, ceremonies, and cultural, social and sporting events.

ANI

Ani service

Recent Posts

Trump urges Netanyahu to end Gaza war, halt Iran strike plans amid ceasefire push

US President Donald Trump has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war…

37 minutes ago

“India emerged as leading digital economy under PM Modi”: Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the achievements of the central government's digital…

44 minutes ago

US pulls out diplomats, military families from West Asia over escalating Iran tensions

The US State and Defence Departments have begun moving non-essential personnel out of several locations…

2 hours ago

First person of Indian origin elected head of American Medical Association

Srinivas Mukkamala was elected President of the American Medical Association, the first person of Indian…

3 hours ago

“China, India creating a certain new equilibrium,” says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while speaking at GMF Brussels Forum 2025 said that there…

3 hours ago

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits UAE, thanks leadership for extending support following Pahalgam Terror attack

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid a visit to Abu Dhabi, UAE on June 10. His…

15 hours ago