Exercise RIMPAC 2026

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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

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