The United States officially launched Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 on June 24, bringing together military forces from 30 countries for the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
The drill aims to strengthen cooperation, operational readiness and maritime security across the Indo-Pacific. The exercise began with an opening ceremony and press conference in Hawaii and will continue until July 31.
Hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2026 involves more than 30 surface ships, five submarines, over 206 aircraft, 15 national land forces and around 30,000 military personnel training in and around the Hawaiian Islands.
The U.S. Navy said RIMPAC gives participating countries an opportunity to train together while strengthening partnerships that are important for keeping sea lanes secure and maintaining stability across the region.
“The Rim of the Pacific exercise continues to be the world’s premier multinational maritime training event, bringing together allies and partners committed to strengthening security and stability across
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