RIMPAC 2026 Kicks off in Hawaii

The U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise began on Thursday in Hawaii. Thirty-one surface ships, five submarines, 197 aircraft and 30,000 personnel, including 1100 landing forces will take part in the drills, said Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon, RIMPAC 2026 Commander, Combined Task Forces (CCTF)

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The U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise began on Thursday in Hawaii. Thirty-one surface ships, five submarines, 197 aircraft and 30,000 personnel, including 1100 landing forces will take part in the drills, said Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon, RIMPAC 2026 Commander, Combined Task Forces (CCTF) and deputy commander, U. S. Pacific Fleet, during the opening press conference on Thursday at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. “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 the region,” said Jablon in a release,

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