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Exercise KAKADU 2018: INS Sahyadri reaches Port Darwin in Australia

Published on September 02, 2018
Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri has reached the Port of Darwin, Australia to participate in the multilateral regional maritime exercise KAKADU 2018 conducted by Australia.
Exercise KAKADU 2018: INS Sahyadri reaches Port Darwin in Australia
  • The ship was earlier deployed in South China Sea and Pacific Ocean for over four months and had represented Indian Navy in multinational exercises MALABAR 18 at Guam and RIMPAC 18 at Hawaii.

About Exercise KAKADU:

  • It is a premier multilateral regional maritime engagement hosted by Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and supported by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
  • It was started in 1993.
  • It is held biennially in Darwin and Northern Australian Exercise Areas (NAXA).
  • Exercise KAKADU derives its name from Kakadu National Park, which is a protected area in the northern territory of Australia and located 171 km south-east of Darwin.

About KAKADU 2018:

  • KAKADU 2018 is the fourteenth edition of exercise scheduled to be held between August 29 and September 18, 2018.
  • It is aimed at enhancing inter-operability and development of common understanding of procedures for maritime operations.
  • It will see participation of 23 warships, one submarine, 45 aircraft, 250 marines and approximately 52 foreign staff from over 25 different countries including India and China.
  • During the exercise, professional exchanges in harbour and diverse range of activities at sea, including complex surface, sub-surface and air operations will be conducted for 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 combined environment.

Question:

Q. Which Indian Naval Ship has reached the Port of Darwin, Australia to participate in the multilateral regional maritime exercise KAKADU 2018 conducted by Australia?
a. INS Vikrant
b. INS Sahyadri
c. INS Sagarika
d. None of the above
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