Mexican Navy, Philippine Coast Guard sail in formation during RIMPAC 2026
Mexican Navy Reformador-class frigate ARM Juarez (POLA 101) sails in front of Philippine Coast Guard Gabriela Silang-class offshore patrol vessel BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV 8301) during a formation exercise in the Pacific Ocean as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 19, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)