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Philippine contingent participates in RIMPAC 2026

The Philippine consulate general in Honolulu welcomed the arrival of the Philippine contingent from the Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Coast Guard participating in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2026.

Philippines ships arrive for RIMPAC amid tensions with China | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

As the U.S. Pacific Fleet gears up to kick off the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise this week, ships from around the world are arriving in Pearl Harbor.

U.S. Navy opens RIMPAC 2026 as 30 nations begin 30th edition of world’s largest maritime exercise near Hawaii

The exercise runs through July 31 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Thirty nations, more than 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel will take part. RIMPAC provides a training opportunity while supporting cooperative relationships among participating nations. The U.S. Navy said those relationships are critical to ensuring the security of sea lanes and stability across the region.…

RIMPAC 2026 Kicks Off in Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii – On June 24th, the opening ceremony and press conference marked the start of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the 30th iteration of the world's largest international maritime exercise.