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HMAS Warramunga arrives at Port Melville, Melville Island, Northern Territory, where the Expeditionary Logistics Team – Maritime provided food and fuel to the ship before returning to the sea phase of Exercise Kakadu. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.

Strengthening Navy’s supply chain

11/10/202412/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2072 Views 1 Comment 1st Combat Service Support Battalion, Exercise Kakadu, Expeditionary Logistics Team – Maritime (ELT-M), HMAS Warramunga

Navy added an important link to its supply chain recently as it proved the Expeditionary Logistics Team – Maritime (ELT-M)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Rear Admiral Kazushi Yokota, Commander, Escort Flotilla 3, fires the .50 calibre machine gun on board HMAS Warramunga during Exercise Kakadu 24. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies. Photo by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

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Aussie frigate welcomes Japanese admiral on board

01/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1321 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Warramunga, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Republic of Singapore Navy

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Rear Admiral Kazushi Yokota, embarked on anti-submarine warfare destroyer JS Ariake, spent an afternoon aboard HMAS

HMAS Sydney and German Navy's FGS Frankfurt am Main conduct a replenishment at sea as the ships conduct cooperation activities in the Yellow Sea during Operation Argos. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Hall.

News Royal Australian Navy

Replenishment at sea during Operation Argos

25/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 931 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Sydney

International resolve for Indo-Pacific maritime security was on show recently when HMAS Sydney joined with allies and regional partners in

Indonesian Military Police Sergeant Joni Nyoman with Midshipman Joshua Breedon on the upper deck of HMAS Warramunga during Exercise Kakadu 24. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

News Royal Australian Navy

International partners welcomed aboard

25/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 891 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Warramunga

International visitors got a taste of life on board HMAS Warramunga, complete with helicopter landings, jet flybys and an adrenaline-pumping

The stores dropped by the RAAF C-27J Spartan are craned onto HMAS Warramunga's deck during Exercise Kakadu 24. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies. Photo by Midshipman Joshua Breedon.

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MAD delivery for Warramunga on Ex Kakadu

25/09/202428/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2149 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Dechaineux, HMAS Warramunga, MH-60R Seahawk

It was an unusual day for HMAS Warramunga, sailing around northern Australia as part of Exercise Kakadu. CAPTION: The stores dropped by

Navy ships conduct a multilateral cooperative activity during Exercise Kakadu off the coast of Darwin, NT. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

News Royal Australian Navy

Task groups form up for sea phase

20/09/202421/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1293 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Dechaineux, HMAS Warramunga

HMAS Warramunga joined the exodus as 10 ships, a submarine and five aircraft formed into two task groups to undertake

Navy officer Captain Dave Tietzel, the Exercise Director for Exercise Kakadu 2024, addresses the media during a media doorstop at HMAS Coonawarra, NT. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Aiesha White-Kratz.

News Royal Australian Navy

Exercise Kakadu sets sail with global participation

13/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1728 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Coonawarra

The Royal Australian Navy’s flagship maritime exercise has commenced in Darwin drawing nearly 3000 personnel from 30 nations. CAPTION: Navy officer

Ships participating in Exercise Kakadu 2022 sail in formation during a photo exercise off the coast of Darwin. Story by Commander Emily Curtis and Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison.

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Navy’s largest exercise comes to a close

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1434 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu

Exercise Kakadu 2022 has come to a close, with the theme of ‘partnership, leadership and friendship’ woven through a full

Tracey Small, left, gives Lieutenant Roderick Thiele a tour of the Darwin harbour control office during Exercise Kakdau 2022. Story by Lieutenant George Cross. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Supporting maritime trade during Exercise Kakadu

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1494 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, Navy Reserve

Ninety eight per cent of Australia’s physical trade travels by sea and transits through Navy’s maritime ports. CAPTION: Tracey Small, left,

HMAS Hobart crew participate in the Kakadu Ninja Challenge Cup competition at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct during Exercise Kakadu 2022. Story by Lieutenant (junior grade) Mohammad Issa (US Navy). Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

News Royal Australian Navy

Kakadu sports day fierce and friendly

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1407 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu

Amid preparation for the high-end naval engagements ashore, at sea and in the air, Exercise Kakadu 2022 participants found time

HMAS Perth boatswain’s mates Able Seaman Patrick Kehoe and Seaman Mitchell Milne fire a 12.7mm Browning machine gun while conducting anti-aircraft firing serials. Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Fleet goes all guns blazing

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1633 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, French Navy, HMAS Perth, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Thai Navy, US Navy

The fleet went ‘all guns blazing’ into the Exercise Kakadu sea phase, with six warships from six nations combining for

Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, centre front, and international dignitaries during Exercise Kakadu 2022 opening ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Collaboration on show at Kakadu conference

20/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2344 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu

Rows of gold-braided officer’s hats deposited on tables outside the Fleet Commanders’ Conference at the Darwin Convention Centre reflected the

HMAS Broome, left, and Republic of Fiji Navy Ship Savenaca conduct training operation in Darwin during Exercise Kakadu 2022. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

News Royal Australian Navy

Sea training under way in Kakadu 2022

20/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1796 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Broome

While people across the globe have come together to mourn Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the nearly 3000 people gathered

Thai frigate HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej, Malaysian frigate KD Lekiu and USS Charleston sail in line-astern formation to conduct anti-aircraft firing serials in Darwin for Exercise Kakadu 2022. Story by Lieutenant Commander Mohd Shahril. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy USA

Kakadu participants recognise Malaysian Armed Forces Day

20/09/202222/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2078 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, Malaysian Armed Forces

About 3000 people from more than 20 countries gathered in Darwin for Exercise Kakadu 2022 and took a moment to

Members of the HMAS Perth ceremonial guard stand at attention during an official reception for the Exercise Kakadu 2022 opening ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Kakadu opens with remembrance and respect

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1933 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Perth, Indigenous, Navy Band, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Exercise Kakadu 2022 has been officially opened in Darwin with a reception steeped in tradition, remembrance and respect. CAPTION: Members

Exercise Kakadu Final Planning Conference delegates gather outside Darwin Convention Centre accompanied by the adopted exercise mascot, a 4-metre-long wooden crocodile nicknamed 'Fluffy'. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

News Royal Australian Navy

Kakadu 2022 set to be biggest ever

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1941 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu

Exercise Kakadu this year is set to be the biggest yet with as many as 19 vessels, 34 aircraft and

Ships from various nations sail in formation during Exercise Kakadu 2018. This year's iteration is expected to be the largest international maritime engagement activity hosted by the Navy in its history. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Discussing Exercise Kakadu ahead of biggest year yet

13/05/202213/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2242 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Thai Navy, Sea Power 2022

This year’s Exercise Kakadu is expected to be the largest international maritime engagement activity hosted by the Royal Australian Navy

Indonesian Navy ship KRI Sultan Hasanuddin sails in front of HMAS Adelaide as she enters Darwin Harbour at the start of Exercise KAKADU 2016. Photo by Leading Seaman Tom Gibson

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Exercise Kakadu underway in NT

13/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5404 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu

Australia’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise KAKADU 2016, was officially launched in Darwin yesterday by the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear