Indian Navy Aircraft Reaches Hawaii For Maritime Exercise

HONOLULU, HI -Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026.

“Indian Navy’s P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise – RIMPAC 2026,” the Indian Navy spokesperson wrote on X.

The 30th edition of RIMPAC, one of the world’s largest multinational maritime exercises, is being conducted from July 1 to July 31 around the Hawaiian Islands.

“The deployment reaffirms Indian Navy’s commitment to a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific while enhancing interoperability, maritime domain awareness and operational cooperation with partner navies,” the Indian Navy said.

Thirty nations, more than 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, over 200 aircraft and about 30,000 personnel are participating in the month-long exercise.

RIMPAC provides participating nations with an opportunity to enhance interoperability, improve operational readiness and strengthen cooperation in support of maritime security and regional stability. (IANS)