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Exercise Kakadu

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.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy’s largest exercise comes to a close

30/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 473 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

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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.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Supporting maritime trade during Exercise Kakadu

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 598 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,

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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 471 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

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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.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Fleet goes all guns blazing

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 567 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

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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.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Collaboration on show at Kakadu conference

20/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 982 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

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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 740 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

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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 889 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

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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.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Kakadu opens with remembrance and respect

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 760 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

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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 629 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

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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 964 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

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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
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Exercise Kakadu underway in NT

13/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4403 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

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