Rim of the Pacific Exercise
30 Nations. 30,000 Personnel. One Unforgettable Exercise.
RIMPAC is the world's largest international maritime exercise, bringing together partner nations to strengthen cooperation and interoperability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This gallery documents ship tours, media engagements, multinational crews, and the relationships built throughout the exercise.
Day 1, Welcome Aboard - 29 June 2026
The journey began aboard three remarkable warships, USS Essex, HMAS Sydney, and JS Kongo. These ship tours offered an inside look at the professionalism, technology, and multinational cooperation that define RIMPAC 2026.
Day 2, Strength Through Partnership - 06 July 2026
From the Chilean Navy's OPV 05 to the Philippine Coast Guard's BRP Gabriela Silang and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Day Two highlighted the diversity of participating nations and the relationships that strengthen maritime partnerships across the Indo Pacific.
Day 3, Eyes Above the Pacific - 07 July 2026
Maritime patrol aircraft play a critical role in maintaining security across the Pacific. This media engagement showcased the capabilities of the P1 and P8 aircraft and the crews who operate them.
Day 4, Training for Tomorrow - 09 July 2026
Service members from multiple nations trained side by side during a simulated heliborne raid at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows. The exercise demonstrated precision, coordination, and the strength of multinational partnerships under realistic combat conditions.
Day 5, Helping When It Matters Most - 10 July 2026
Military partnerships extend far beyond combat. The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise demonstrated how participating nations prepare to provide life saving support during natural disasters and humanitarian crises throughout the Indo Pacific.
Day 6, The Journey Continues - 17 July 2026 - 28 July 2026
As RIMPAC 2026 came to a close, some ships departed Pearl Harbor while others returned home after weeks of training at sea. Although the exercise had ended, the partnerships, friendships, and experiences built throughout the Indo Pacific will continue long after the final ship leaves port.