New Delhi, March 22 -- The Indian Navy's frigate INS Nilgiri is taking part in the sea phase of Exercise Kakadu 2026 in Australia as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.

In a post on X, the Navy said the exercise aims at strengthening interoperability, cooperation and maritime understanding among participating navies.

"#IndianNavy in the Pacific Exercise Kakadu 2026 #Australia #INSNilgiri on her overseas deployment to the Western Pacific during the Sea Phase I of Exercise Kakadu 2026 - Strengthening naval interoperability, cooperation and maritime understanding amongst participating navies. Partners in #maritimesecurity across the Indo-Pacific," the Navy said.

Exercise Kakadu is a multilateral maritime exercise hosted by Aust...