Naval Ship 016 – Quang Trung of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, left Cam Ranh Port on February 23 for Sydney to join the International Fleet Review commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy and the multilateral Kakadu naval exercise 2026. During its stay in Australia, Ship 016 – Quang Trung and accompanying delegations will take part in the International Fleet Review and Kakadu 2026 activities, including port-phase events such as the opening ceremony, naval leadership conferences, planning meetings for sea phases, alongside training, sports and cultural exchanges, local heritage visits, and onboard receptions. Kakadu, hosted by Australia since 1993, is a biennial multilateral naval exercise. This will be the second participation by a Vietnamese naval vessel, following Ship 18 of Brigade 171, Naval Region 2, which joined Kakadu 2024 in Darwin - the first-ever appearance by the Vietnam People’s Navy at the exercise. With its participation in Kakadu 2026 in Sydney, Ship 016 – Quang Trung is set to complete the longest voyage in the history of the Vietnam People’s Navy, sailing more than 11,000 nautical miles over roughly 60 days./.

Source: VietNamNet News February 24, 2026 03:22 UTC