31 ships, 19 nations: Australia stages major naval gathering in Sydney

Vessels from 19 nations sailed into Sydney Harbour on March 21 for the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review (KFR), commemorating 125 years since the foundation of Australia’s Navy.

The review was part of the wider Exercise Kakadu, the Royal Australian Navy’s multinational maritime engagement exercise, conducted biennially to strengthen maritime security cooperation, enhance interoperability and build partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.

Over the course of the day, 31 naval vessels entered Sydney Harbour for the review.