Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier multinational maritime engagement exercise, conducted biennially to strengthen maritime security cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
Exercise Kakadu 2026 (KA26), held 2-31 March, will involve more than 6,000 personnel from Australia and 18 partner nations, with activities conducted across northern and eastern Australia.
Through multinational training, professional exchange and complex maritime scenarios, KA26 strengthens collective readiness and enhances the ability of maritime forces to operate together in demanding environments, supporting a region that is safe, secure and prosperous.
Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier multinational maritime engagement exercise, conducted biennially to strengthen maritime security cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
Exercise Kakadu 2026 (KA26), held 2-31 March, will involve more than 6,000 personnel from Australia and 18 partner nations, with activities conducted across northern and eastern Australia.
Through multinational training, professional exchange and complex maritime scenarios, KA26 strengthens collective readiness and enhances the ability of maritime forces to operate together in demanding environments, supporting a region that is safe, secure and prosperous.
