Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), Indian Navy, joined the top leaders of 28 foreign navies for Fleet Commanders Conference as part of Australian Navy's biennial Exercise Kakadu 2024 at Darwin, Australia.

This participation is keeping in line with furthering GoI's resolve of enhancing maritime security and cooperation through collaborative efforts.

FOCEF also interacted with the crew of the Indian Navy P8I participating in Kakadu 2024. Discussions with the crew included various facets of Maritime Air Operations whilst operating with partners and the opportunities accorded to review own Tactics, Techniques & Procedures.