Kakadu-2022 is a Royal Australian Navy led exercise supported by the Royal Australian Air Force

The Indian Navy's indigenously designed and built Stealth Frigate INS Satpura, and a P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft reached Darwin on Monday (September 12) to take part in the international exercise Kakadu–2022 (KA22) organised by the Royal Australian Navy.

The two week-long Exercise, both in harbour and sea, involves ships and maritime aircraft from 14 navies, India's Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday announcing the Indian Navy's participation.

During the harbour phase of the exercise, the ship’s crew will engage in operational planning interactions and sports activities with participating Navies, the ministry added.

KA22 is a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) led exercise supported by the Royal Australian Air Force. The exercise, which has increased in scale and complexity since its beginning in 1993, is the RAN's major biannual regional international engagement initiative.

According to Australia's defence ministry, Exercise Kakadu 2022 (KA22) is set to be "one of the biggest yet". There will be more than 15 vessels, more than 30 aircraft and around 3,000 personnel from more than 20 countries participating in the exercise.

“Exercise Kakadu is Navy’s most significant international engagement activity and is vital for building relationships between participating countries,” Commander of the Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley was quoted as saying.

A bustling harbor phase that includes briefings, a conference for Fleet Commanders and Senior Leaders, cultural activities, sporting events, and social gatherings will supplement the at-sea exercise schedule.

KA22 is being conducted in the Northern Australian Exercise region from September 12 to September 24.