Exercise RIMPAC Latest News
The United States officially launched Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 recently, bringing together military forces from 30 countries for the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
About Exercise RIMPAC
- Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
- Hosted by the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet, it is held biennially (every two years) in and around the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean .
- It first began in 1971.
- It provides a unique training opportunity for allies and partners to strengthen their collective capabilities and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
- 2026 Edition:
- It is the 30th edition of the exercise.
- It is being held from June 24 to July 31, 2026.
- It brings a multinational force of 31 nations, approximately 40 surface ships, 5 submarines, 140 aircraft, and over 25,000 personnel.
- The Indian Navy is also participating in the exercise. India first participated in RIMPAC in 2014.
- The theme of RIMPAC 2026 is “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.”
- It will reinforce collective security through a range of exercises in anti-submarine warfare, air defence, missile proficiency, mine clearance, amphibious assaults, disaster response, and gunnery training.
News: MI
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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