Indian Navy Joins RIMPAC 2026

RIMPAC 2026 comprises participation by the Indian Navy in the Rim of the Pacific international maritime exercise. The 2026 edition comprises a multinational force and scheduled activities conducted in and around the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Exercise RIMPAC 2026 (Rim of the Pacific):

Dimension	Key Details
Exercise Type	Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) comprises the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
Host	RIMPAC comprises hosting by the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
Frequency	RIMPAC comprises a biennial cycle (every 2 years).
Location	RIMPAC comprises conduct in and around the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
First Began	RIMPAC has been established under initiation in 1971.
2026 Edition: Edition Number and Dates	RIMPAC 2026 comprises the 30th edition, and applies from June 24 to July 31, 2026.
2026 Edition: Theme	RIMPAC 2026 comprises the theme “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.”
2026 Edition: Participating Countries	RIMPAC 2026 comprises a multinational force of 31 nations.
2026 Edition: Force Composition	RIMPAC 2026 comprises approximately 40 surface ships, 5 submarines, 140 aircraft, and over 25,000 personnel.
India’s Participation	RIMPAC 2026 comprises participation by the Indian Navy, and India has been participating since 2014.
Exercise Components (2026)	RIMPAC 2026 authorises a range of exercises: anti-submarine warfare, air defence, missile proficiency, mine clearance, amphibious assaults, disaster response, and gunnery training.