Exercise Kakadu 2022

Context

Recently, INS Satpura and a P8 I Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the Indian Navy reached Darwin in Australia, for participation in the multinational Exercise Kakadu – 2022, hosted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

About Exercise Kakadu

• Exercise Kakadu 2022 or KA22 will be held in Darwin, Australia.
• The exercise Kakadu is the RAN’s flagship biennial regional International engagement activity and has grown in size and complexity since its inception in 1993.
• The exercise is held biennially in Darwin and the Northern Australian Exercise Areas (NAXA).
• It derives its name from Kakadu National Park, which is a protected area in the northern territory of Australia, 171 km south-east of Darwin.
• It is a two-week-long exercise, both in harbour and sea, involving ships and maritime aircraft from 14 navies. 

• During the harbour phase of the exercise, the ship’s crew will engage in operational planning interactions and sports activities with the participating naval forces.
• During the exercise, professional exchanges in harbour and diverse range of activities at sea, including complex surface, sub-surface and air operations would enable sharing of best practices and honing of operational skills.
• More than 30 aircraft and around 3000 personnel from more than 20 countries participated in Exercise Kakadu.
• KA22 is held by Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and supported by Royal Australian Air Force. 

Other Military Exercises with Australia

• Exercise Pitch Black
• Malabar Exercise