Navy War Games Off Northern Territory Set to Wrap Up

HMAS Brisbane sails alongside HMAS Parramatta during replenishment at sea approach, off the coast of Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 (TS21) is the largest bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States, commencing on 14 July 2021. Supplied: Australian Department of Defence

Australian sailors have practised defending their warship from attacking aircraft and missiles in mock battles during navy war games off the Northern Territory.

The maritime warfare training is part of Exercise Kakadu, which has seen 3000 sailors, pilots, submariners and defence experts from 20 countries sharpening their skills to strengthen regional partnerships.