India, Aug. 4 -- The U.S.-led Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, the world's largest combined and joint maritime exercise, has successfully concluded.
The five weeks-long 30th edition of the biennial exercise began on June 24, bringing together 30 nations, more than 30,000 personnel, 30 surface ships, five submarines and more than 197 aircraft under the theme "Partners: Integrated and Prepared."
Throughout 38 days of realistic training, participating forces enhanced interoperability, strengthened readiness and reinforced the partnerships that support maritime security across the Pacific region, the Pentagon said in a press release.
"No single nation can ensure security in the Pacific alone," said U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon, commander...